Bodybuilding Supplements

Man has sought a means to extend life, turn around the ageing process, and live forever from the beginning of time. Scientists have observed that if theHuman Growth Hormonecould be maintained at its youthful levels, then…

Tribulus Terrestris isn't far away from being a "super" herb, but what does it have to do with bodybuilding and health? Why is everyone talking about Tribulus? In bodybuilding, Tribulus is used for its testosterone enhancing…

Bodybuilders eat fairly well. In fact, they eat very well. A study published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness (29:63-70; 2004) reported that "all of the bodybuilders' vitamin/mineral intakes exceeded the RDAs with…

As a hard-training bodybuilder, you want to maximize your efforts for gaining size without packing on the lard. You want to look like a muscle monster, not a beached whale. To reach that goal, certain bodybuilders…

L-glutamine acts as a major metabolic fuel for the small intestine. If the intestine loses its integrity (that is, its ability to absorb nutrients selectively) the bacteria present there may translocate. That means bacteria that normally…

Caffeine, one of a group of substances called methylxanthanines, is probably the most commonly consumed drug in the world. An alkaloid that’s derived from a variety of plants, it’s inexpensive and readily available in pill form…

How Much Protein Should I Take? How important is protein? I recently had a discussion with some training buddies about what we considered was the most important supplement. The premise was, if you could take only…

For crying out loud, it’s the science. Notwithstanding political references, the science is what invariably seems left out when newspaper and television reporters do their so-called objective reporting. Sometimes I’m left to wonder if the news…

Amino Acids are the building blocks of muscle protein. Getting adequate amounts of Amino Acids is difficult for those who exercise. Exercise burns Amino Acids rapidly. Failure to replenish the body with proper Amino Acids can cause people who work out vigorously to make little or no progress.

What is Pyruvate? Pyruvate is a form of pyruvic acid, a substance manufactured by the body that participates in the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) ATP is an important biological energy source. Pyruvate can also be…

What is The Truth About DHEA? Let’s find out! Technically known as “Dehydroepiandrosterone”, it is a natural hormone that is produced and regulated by the adrenal gland. It regulates the production of testosterone and estrogen as…