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Category Archives: Supplements
AAKG (L-arginine alpha ketoglutarate) Supplement Review
One supplement you may run across is AAKG (L-arginine alpha ketoglutarate). This one looks like a variation of the “nitric oxide booster,” marketed as something that will improve your performance. As I’ve mentioned before, I think “NO boosters” are a … Continue reading
Hoodia Review
he internet is flooded with hoodia products and ads. Researching this isn’t easy because a google search of “hoodia” produces a bunch of websites trying to sell the stuff. Here’s the truth about Hoodia Gordoni: Hoodia Gordoni is a very … Continue reading
Viagra Alternative: Supplements for Sexual Potency
Are there natural or over-the-counter alternatives to boost sexual potency? Let me first say this: I’m not a doctor. Sexual problems in men can be symptoms of even more serious medical conditions (like cardiovascular disease), so I would advise you … Continue reading
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Whey Protein and Weight Loss
A while back I found a study regarding the possible benefit of whey protein supplementation for weight loss: Ninety overweight or obese subjects were divided into three groups. Subjects were given either whey protein, soy protein or a carbohydrate drink … Continue reading
Green Tea and Weight Loss
Green tea extract is often marketed as a weight loss or “fat burning” supplement. Is it worthwhile? I get conflicting reports from the research I’ve run across. One Taiwanese study showed no benefit to green tea extract: AIMS: To examine … Continue reading
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Protein Before Workout?
I’ve already written an article on post workout protein/nutrition. Hopefully this helped you see through some of the supplement hype about taking a “muscle-building” supplement right after you train (you may also want to check out my post entitled: How … Continue reading
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Does Creatine Work?
Creatine Monohydrate definitely “works.” If I had to chose just one bodybuilding supplement, this would be it. Research has proven time and again that it actually helps most of the people who use it. Over 500 studies have been done, … Continue reading
Jack3d Supplement Review
My review/experience with the Jack3d supplement. This review is a bit unusual for a couple of reasons: 1). I don’t really emphasize supplements that much on this blog. I think most trainees over-emphasize supplementation and under-emphasize the more important issues … Continue reading
Post Workout Protein/Nutrition
How important is it to get a fast-absorbing protein or amino supplement after you train? Hopefully this article will help you make a decision based on research instead of supplement hype. The bodybuilding dogma has been to mix whey protein … Continue reading
How much protein?
How much protein do we need to build muscle? The truth might just shock you, especially if you’ve spent years listening to the hype of supplement companies. I’ve just finished reading How Much Protein, an eye-opening book by Brad Pilon. … Continue reading
