Tag: science
The results point to a new approach for the treatment of obesity and adult-onset diabetes.
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"We know vitamin D deficiency can weaken the muscular and skeletal systems, but until now, little was known about the relationship of vitamin D with muscle power and force," said Dr. Kate Ward, Ph.D., of the University of Manchester in the U.K., and lead author of the study. "Our study found that vitamin D is positively related to muscle power, force, velocity and jump height in adolescent girls."...
What are the health benefits of HGH, and is it fair to include the substance in the largely negative societal commentary about anabolic steroids? Federal law restricts HGH to children with growth difficulties, patients in wasted states and adults who are unable to produce growth hormone naturally. Do we understand why its use was even banned in the first place?...
These compounds stabilise protein channels that would otherwise "leak" calcium from muscle cells during strenuous exercise. Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and this "leaking" effect weakens the contractions and is a causal factor in muscle fatigue. Sounds healthy and beneficial - so why would their use be discouraged?...
While protein is critical to muscle building, there is no scientific consensus supporting the practice of exceeding the recommended daily intake of protein -- be it in the form of supplements or food. Timing of meals and types of protein may be more important. Optimizing your protein strategy can help you cut costs during the recession.
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Researchers have found a process that is the first to capture "a reliable detectable concentration" of human growth hormone ("HGH") from urine, something that may have major implications for the sport of bodybuilding....
Among the major protein types in the food chain, soy protein is probably at or near the bottom when to comes to benefits to bodybuilders and athletes. New research may be changing that....
Competitive national level bodybuilder Malea Jensen discusses low-carbohydrate diets for bodybuilders....
VIP writer Scott Abel discusses the myths and pitfalls of arm training, and using innervation training to make desired gains....
Competitive national level bodybuilder Malea Jensen provides insight on how to take your physique to the next level....
