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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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Written by Anssi Manninen, MHS
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Friday, 09 March 2007 |
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A recent study at Baylor College of Medicine examined the effects of oral N-carbamylglutamate (NCG) supplementation on growth rate in piglets. NCG is an activator of arginine synthesis.
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Written by Anssi Manninen, MHS
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Thursday, 08 March 2007 |
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A recent one-year study led by Dr. Christopher Gardner at the Stanford University Medical School provides more support for the very low-carb (ketogenic) weight-loss diets. Gardner and colleagues randomly assigned 311 overweight/obese women to follow the very low-carb Atkins diet, the moderate-carb Zone diet, the traditional high-carb/low-fat diet, or extremely low-fat Ornish diet.
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Written by Anssi Manninen
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Monday, 05 March 2007 |
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It's well established that serious athletes need more protein than sedentary people. However, it's unclear whether a very high protein intake offers advantages over a moderately high protein intake.
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Written by Ron Noreman
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Sunday, 19 November 2006 |
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Fats are under appreciated, misunderstood and often considered the nutritional bad boys of the macronutrients. The reality is that fats are essential to health and if used properly can be a huge asset in getting lean, becoming huge, and staying healthy. Part of the "staying healthy" that would be of interest to bodybuilders is keeping joint inflammation low, the cardiovascular system healthy, the immune system strong, and the metabolic rate optimal.
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