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Written by Anssi Manninen
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Friday, 12 October 2007 |
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Leucine is a
real superstar of Amino Acids. It not only boosts muscle anabolism, but it also
prevents body fat accumulation
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Written by Anssi Manninen
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Friday, 12 October 2007 |
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Creatine is an extremely
popular supplement among gym rats, simply because it works. However, the
mainstream media tends to publish reports suggesting that Creatine usage is a dangerous
and unnecessary practice. Thus, a recent International Society of Sports
Nutrition take on Creatine supplementation refuted some of the most enduring
urban legends:
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Written by Anssi Manninen
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Friday, 12 October 2007 |
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Post-exercise carb-protein recovery mixtures are
popular among gym rats. There is some evidence to suggest that consumption of
both amino acids and carbs results in greater effects on
post-exercise muscle protein anabolism than amino acid ingestion
alone, suggesting an interactive effect between insulin, amino acid
availability and resistance exercise
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Written by Anssi Manninen
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Friday, 12 October 2007 |
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Beta-alanine shares many similarities and parallels with
Creatine and as a result, it's often touted as "the next Creatine." While it is
understandable why these two powerhouse supplements are often compared, it's a
great injustice to both beta-alanine and Creatine to use titles like that, as
it leads people to believe one can replace the other.
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Written by Justin Harris
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Saturday, 17 March 2007 |
Everyone knows that insulin has potent anabolic effects in the body. One thing that is greatly misconstrued is its method of action in this respect.
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Written by Anssi Manninen, MHS
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Tuesday, 13 March 2007 |
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The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbs on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating. Foods with a high GI are those that are rapidly digested and absorbed and result in marked fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
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