Betaine Builds Muscle Plus Cuts Fat & Anabolic

…ks the students were given 2.5g of betaine daily and hormonal markers were examined. After the supplementation period the researchers got the students to train their legs. Just before [Pre] and 15 minutes after the workout [Post] the researchers analysed the subjects’ blood. Just before the workout and 10 minutes afterwards they also took a sample of muscle cells out of the subjects’ leg muscle. This was done on betaine supplementation and after t…

Watermelon May Speed Up Recovery

…e ‘functionality’ of watermelon juice rich in natural L-citrulline”, the researchers write. “Future research should be focused on the minimal concentrations of citrulline required for reduction of muscle fatigue and other health benefits in stress, athletic performance, and cardiovascular disease. This amino acid could be supplied as watermelon juice or as products enriched in L-citrulline from watermelon extraction.” As we said earlier, if you’re…

Don’t Fret the Fatty: The Link Between Stress & Obesity

…your total calorie intake under control. Consuming healthy snacks. WebMD recommends eating snacks that combine protein and carbohydrates. The body digests these at a slower rate, which will make you feel fuller longer. An example of this is almond butter and whole-grain crackers, or cheese and a piece of whole-grain bread. Consider what you’re eating. “When people are really stressed, they think that paying attention to their diet will cause more…

Are Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) Worth Using?

…s. They can also be purchased in supplement form. Some of these supplement companies market the increased performance gains associated with BCAA supplementation. However, this is not the case. Research has continually shown that BCAA supplementation does not enhance athletic performance. Does this mean that is not a worthwhile supplement? Absolutely not. Research has shown that BCAA supplementation can be a major aid in muscle recovery. In fact, t…

The Importance of Calcium

…ked full of calcium and can aid in meeting your daily intake. Calcium also comes in a wide range of vitamins and supplements. According to WebMD, two common dietary calcium supplements that can be found at your local drug or grocery store include citrate and carbonate. Calcium citrate tends to be more expensive, but is absorbed superbly by the body on either a full or empty stomach. Calcium carbonate is less expensive and can be found in certain a…

The Importance of Breakfast

…re, RD, of Aramark at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Plano, TX. When it comes to losing and maintaining your weight, flooding your body with foods that are high in fats and calories is not a health conscious decision. According to the National Weight Control Registry, 80 percent of the individuals in the registry that have lost at least 30 pounds – and kept it off for an entire year – consumed a breakfast every morning that was high in protein,…

The Wonderment Of Almond Use

…. Your body uses protein to help build and repair tissue, and is a crucial component in the construction of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. And like with most fiber-rich foods, almonds help prevent constipation. When it comes to keeping your digestive tract running at optimal levels, it only takes a small amount – four to five almonds – to maintain regular bowel movements. OPTIMAL BRAIN FUNCTION According to Organicfacts.net, two essent…

Which Whey Protein Is Better? Hydrolysate or Concentrate.

…protein you are going to be consuming in each individual shake you make. Researchers from a Japanese dairy organization have been comparing these two different types of whey protein sources, finding that whey concentrate (the least expensive option by far) is just as good as whey cracker – but only if you are going to be using a considerable amount of protein powder in each individual shake. If you’re going to just be using a small amount of prote…