HMB Supplementation Also Works in Trained Subjects
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While the positive effect of HMB on body composition and strength in untrained subjects is not controversial, the case doesn’t seem so f...
Strength Training, Bone Mineral Density and Growth in Adolescents
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Does strength training impair growth in adolescents? If you think so you are falling into an old myth. It has been known for deca...
A Look Into Anabolic Steroid Use In Bodybuilding, Physique and Wellness Competitors
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A new study looked into the practices of IFBB competitors. Six (four male and two female) bodybuilders (IFBB) and their coaches were direc...
BCAAs and Insulin Resistance in Vegans
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BCAA supplementation may not be suitable to vegans. These are some main points from a recent preliminary study comparing vegans to omn...
New Protein Requirements for Bodybuilders
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A new study sought to assess protein requirements at the whole-body level using the IAAO technique in trained subjects. Background ...
The Exercise “Spot Reduction” Myth
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The “spot reduction” hypothesis states that exercise concentrated on a specific area will result in preferential reduction of the fat...
The Epidemiology and Physiology of Sedentary Behavior
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Physical inactivity is estimated to account for 6% of global deaths (1), and is associated with risk of Metabolic Syndrome and cancer (2,3...
Physiology of Dehydration and Overhydration
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When the body is in a state of dehydration, many substrates and neurotransmitters are influenced by circulating vasopressin (anti...
Understanding Scientific Research [2]: Experimental vs. Observational Studies
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Not all scientific studies are created equal. There are several types of studies, and t he first distinction is between experimental and ...
Successful Dieting [5/5]: What Is The Best Weight Loss Rate?
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The composition of weight loss is important. While greater deficits yield faster weight loss, this strategy makes you lose more lean bo...
Gluten Digestion and the Microbiome: Gluten-Eating Bacteria
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It is often assumed, and sometimes defended fanatically by certain “groups”, that humans cannot digest gluten, and therefore no single ...
Successful Dieting [4/5]: How Much Carbohydrate? (with or without exercise)
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A practical carbohydrate threshold appears to exist where further reductions negatively impact performance and put one at risk for LBM loss...
Food Allergy: Soy (less allergenic than egg, milk, wheat and peanut)
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Not all food are allergenic, and not all allergenic foods are equally allergenic. In other words, foods vary in clinical allergy sign...
The Occupational Health of Santa
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Santa Claus appears to have been an older man since at least the 1930s, works long hours and traverses multiple time zones in the cou...
Understanding Scientific Research [1/2]: How to Read a Study and Interpret Results
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A skeptical mind is always aware that scientific research is progressive, and that new findings are constantly emerging and can be used...
Successful Dieting [3/5]: Calorie Restriction, Higher Protein, Exercise and Recomposition
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We have seen before that higher protein diets and exercise, especially weight training have additive effects on lean body mass maintenanc...
Successful Dieting [2/5]: Protein Intake
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A large volume of human clinical data supports increased dietary protein for favorable changes to body composition. One systematic rev...
Successful Dieting [1/5]– Lean Body Mass and The Importance of Exercise
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Not all weight loss should be considered successful. A successful weight loss should be judged taking into account several factors such h...
AARR – The effects of nutrition and exercise on sleep Part 3/3: Exercise and sleep
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Abstract Physical activity alters endocrine, autonomic nervous system (ANS), and somatic functions, therefore daytime exercise shou...
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