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Does Creatine Improve Arthritis Symptoms?

Creatine supplementation is almost turning into the Aspririn® of the supplement industry.  No, it’s not quite a complete parallel in terms of why people supplement with creatine, but new uses are often being found for this traditional sports supplement.  Either way, I guess it’s too late for the slogan, “Creatine, the wonder supplement that works […]

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Does Betaine Supplementation Improve Strength?

To start off with, betaine is a nutrient that functions as a methyl donor in various chemical processes in your body.  It’s actually found in various foods such as beets, broccoli, spinach, and shellfish.  The donation of methyl molecules is important both for cellular reproduction and for the health of your liver.  Vitamins B6, B12,

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L-Carntine l-Tartrate to Reduce Muscle Soreness?

For athletes who participate in resistance training, one common complaint following training is often post-exercise muscle soreness. Both clinically as well as from personal experience, I can tell you that this only gets worse as we age. If you’re looking to combat post-exercise muscle soreness, one options that you may want to consider is supplementing

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Branched chain amino acids

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are essential amino acids that have to be ingested into your diet since they can’t be synthesized in your body. BCAAs are abundant in muscle proteins. Unlike other essential amino acids which are broken down in the liver, BCAA catabolism occurs primarily in muscle. The breakdown of BCAA in muscle tissue

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