supplements
Resveratrol May Protect The Heart And Slow Aging
Research by the University of Wisconsin-Madison has shown that low doses of resveratrol mimic the effects of calorie restriction, which has been shown previously to extend lifespan and reduce the effects of aging.
The researchers examined the influence of resveratrol on heart, muscle, and brain by looking for changes in gene expression in those tissues.
The study [...]
Weekly Nutrition Tip #10
Tip #10
ZMA for Deep Sleep
by Dr. John Berardi
ZMA is useful for improving the quality of your sleep. For me, ZMA tends not to induce sleep as much as deepen it. Expect your dreams to [...]
Review Of Cardiovascular Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A review of the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids was published in the March issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The authors give their assessments of the current scientific data on omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular health, including who benefits most, recommended dosages, and possible side effects.
The two most beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic [...]
Effects of Creatine Pyruvate and Citrate on Exercise Performance
Creatine monohydrate has to be one of the most popular supplements for athletes and bodybuilders. It has been found to increase the effects of weight lifting on muscle volume, strength, and power.
Pyruvic acid has been shown to improve endurance exercise capacity. It sounds like it would be promising to combine creatine monohydrate with [...]
Weekly Nutrition Tip #3
Tip #3
Fish Oil Rules
by Dr. John Berardi I consider fish oil to be an essential supplement for fat loss. Data from the University of Western Ontario shows that fish oil supplementation increases lean [...]
Post Workout Nutrition
Post workout nutrition has become an important topic in the past few years.
A typical recommendation is to consume carbohydrates and protein immediately following exercise in order to enhance glycogen resynthesis, promote an anabolic hormonal environment, enhance protein synthesis, and/or lessen the immuno-suppressive effects of intense exercise. The carbohydrate increase insulin levels which in turn [...]
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
The UC Berkeley Wellness Letter recently featured an article on Vitamin D.
Vitamin D plays an important role by working with calcium to keep bones strong. Several studies have also investigated its potential to reduce the risk of a variety of ailments including cancer, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, and age-related muscle weakness.
Vitamin D is manufactured [...]
Fish Brains
Studies have suggested that eating fish may improve cognitive performance.
A Norwegian study of over 2,000 elderly people found that those who ate more than 10 grams per day of fish had noticeably better test score than those who ate less than 10 grams of fish per day. People who ate around 75 grams [...]
Adenylpyrophosphoric Acid Supplements Not Effective for Muscle Strength or Endurance
Some claims of adenylpyrophosphoric acid supplement mixtures include the following:
Directly increases levels of adenosine triphosphate (cellular energy)
Increases blood flow to muscle cells
Increases ATP by supplying direct precursor, cAMP
Increases testosterone production
Increases blood flow (for increased “pump”)
Increases oxygen efficiency
Significantly decreases fatigue
Allows for more efficient energy production during anaerobic activity
Facilitates fatty acid and amino acid conversion into muscle [...]
