• Joint health

    Highlights: -it is necessary to strengthen the connective tissue along with muscles -proper training, proper diet and proper supplementation is vital to attain the needed joint strength *** Although our aim is stronger and bigger muscle, it can’t be achieved without strengthening the …

  • The phytoestrogens in food and dietary supplements

    Highlights: -phytoestrogens cause lower testosterone levels and lower Zinc levels -most common dietary source of phytoestrogens is soy and soy products -beware of soy-derived lecithin in bodybuilding supplements *** Phytoestrogens are non-hormonal substances derived from plants that resemble …

  • Tribulus terrestris

    Highlights: -popularized in USA in early 1970’s -marketed as testosterone-enhancing supplement -the only effective form is the specially cultivated Bulgarian tribulus -other forms never shown to produce the hoped-for effects in scientific studies *** Tribulus terrestis is an excellent …

  • Dietary supplements explained

    Beware – not all sports supplements are created equal Do you know anyone who never used any dietary supplement? And do you know an athlete who is not using sports supplements? Dietary supplements are a $100 billion a year industry in North America alone. This huge and growing industry is …

  • Creatine

    Highlights: -Creatine monohydrate is proven to increase lean body mass if combined with resistance exercise -Other forms of creatine have questionable benefits -Creatine is safe but it may aggravate asthmatic conditions -Only micronized creatine should be used *** Creatine monohydrate is one …