Acetyl L-carnintine for Seniors?
How supplementation with acetyl l-carnitine may help improve fatigue and sleep disorders in seniors.
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Athletic Performance
Fitness and training articles for athletes.
Creatine Monohydrate – 15 Years Later and Still Going Strong…
Creatine monohydrate and Bill Phillips from EAS The topic of my sixth article in this running series on dietary supplements that may help to improve athletic performance is creatine… Thinking back to the early 1990’s, creatine monohydrate created somewhat of a paradigm shift in the marketing of dietary supplements to the bodybuilding market. From my
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Common Dietary Supplements Used by Elite Athletes
For my 4rth article in my series of articles on dietary supplements that may help to improve athletic performance, I am going to review a recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine (Erdman et al, 2007) which reviews common dietary supplements used by elite Canadian athletes. Though it is generally accepted that
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Echinacea Alters Erythropoietin Levels?
Echinacea, renowned for its immune-boosting properties, is not only a pillar of herbal medicine but also a plant with distinctive sensory attributes. From its striking appearance to its unique taste and smell, echinacea is a standout in the world of natural remedies. Let’s delve into the sensory aspects of echinacea and its role in
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Carbohydrate / Protein Gels Improve Endurance?
To parallel the Olympic Games, I am going to write a series of articles on dietary supplements that may help to improve athletic performance. Several years ago, I used to compete in the sport of bicycle racing. I competed for three years in this sport and was fortunate enough to travel North America to various
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No Whey Dude… It Really Works to Help Build Mass?
No whey? Yes, way! This recent study suggests that whey supplements REALLY do work to increase muscle mass in bodybuilders who engage in resistance training. bodybuilders supplemented with 1.5 g/kg of whey isolate for 10 weeks. after 10 weeks, they gained 5 kg of lean mass while losing 1.5 kg of fat mass. the whey
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Effect of Probiotics on Respiratory Tract Infections
Update on Probiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections When I first wrote this post, a study at the time had equivocal results on whether or not probiotics were effective for preventing acute respiratory infections. With the passage of time, new study data has become available. Specifically a recent Cochran review highlights the data from 10 randomized
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