Historically, the B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, referred to as vitamin B (much like how people refer to vitamin C or vitamin D). The vitamin B family consists of 8 chemically distinct B vitamins that often coexist in the same foods. B Vitamins help us use energy. B vitamins are …
You’ve probably heard, all of your life, how important water is for your body. It’s very true, and it is especially true for bodybuilders. Furthermore, if you want your protein supplement to do the job that you are asking it to do you must fuel it with water. Muscles are comprised of 70% water. Most …
Grapefruit seed extract is regarded as being natural antibiotic that is effective against a broad range of bacterial infections. It has also been used to treat parasitic infections and a range of viral infections as well as having found uses for a wide variety of medical conditions. So what is it about grapefruit seed that …
Did you know that health benefits of green tea are numerous? Green tea is known for its curative powers to heal different types of cancer, prevent arthritis and give relief from heartburn. The presence of high levels of anti oxidants in green tea is the cause for its curative properties. With almost everyone leading a …
There are several reasons because of which a person can be underweight. Underweight can be due to disorders in eating, chronic diseases and many more. Consequently, weight gain becomes a desirable factor in such cases. While obesity is a risky factor which may lead to chronic diseases, underweight can also increase the chances of heart …
Even those who are not familiar with the world of professional athletes and weight training are aware of the higher need of lots of protein in the diet of someone who is trying to build healthy muscle. So nobody should confuse the very common activity of supplementing diet with protein drinks or Protein Supplements with …
Creatine ethyl ester is a recently introduced performance enhancer in the domain of bodybuilding. The basic composition of the substance includes creatine ether and ester. The substance is a new rage among athletes and others who want to gain muscle fast. The stuff has been found to be effective in strength training and in improving …
As a former competitive bodybuilder, I have taken a wide variety of protein powders over the course of my career. From whey protein to casein to a blend of both, I have pretty much tried them all. But when it comes to protein powders, there are a wide variation in the quality that you can …
The popularity of creatine has increased tremendously ever since it was discovered that Olympics gold medalists have been taking it as well. It has been reported that creatine is able to enhance sports performance. As such, there are many sports enthusiasts and bodybuilders taking creatine to improve their performance. But is creatine totally safe? Are …
Bilberry is a part of the herb world that has recently begun re-emerging because of recent scientific discoveries linking the fruit to therapeutic properties in blood vessel-related disorders. If you happen to suffer from any disorder that is related to weaken blood vessels, then you should definitely think about bilberry as part of your treatment, …