When it comes to dieting it is important that protein intake is increased to help to offset some of the catabolic effects of dieting. When we put our body into a negative energy balance we run a much greater risk …
Glutamine is a supplement that inspires fervour and hatred in equal measure with its advocates considering Glutamine essential for hard training bodybuilders while its detractors say it is a worthless supplement for many. A recent study (1) examined the effectiveness …
Many people will utilise a whey protein or carbohydrate shake after their training sessions to restore muscle glycogen and to boost protein synthesis and muscle tissue repair. A great many will by now be aware that combining these two together …
People who lose muscle mass following an illness or stress will know that it can be a frustrating experience. It is bad enough dealing with the illness itself but the knock on effects that your body must endure results in …
Something that we hear a lot from mainstream nutritionists and even some ardent bodybuilders is that BCAA and Glutamine supplements are useful only to the extent that your dietary protein intake contains insufficient amounts of these amino acids. This school …
It is well documented that supplementation of Beta-Alanine can result in the following; Increase muscular strength and power output Boosts muscular anaerobic endurance Increases muscle mass Increases aerobic endurance Delay Muscular Fatigue – train harder & longer Beta-Alanine also has …
The field of amino acid supplements has seen a dramatic change in recent years. Studies showing the benefits of Branched Chain Amino Acids have prompted a large number of such products in recent years. More recently, the amino acid Leucine …
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