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Elk velvet antler supplements have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years as an aphrodisiac and as a cure for ulcers, arthritis and anemia.
Depending on who you ask, soy products are either a great boon to mankind or the worst crap on Earth. Those who advocate the use of soy in its various forms, including soy protein, tofu and soy flour, point to many studies that show protective effects. A study of Seventh Day Adventist (a religious movement) men, for example, associated drinking soy milk with a 70 percent reduction in prostate cancer.
Eds. Note: This eye-opening article was sent to us by the sports nutrition company Maximuscle after they tested the glycemic index of several popular meal-replacement products. If you’re confused about the glycemic index (GI) or which carbohydrates are better to help you achieve the perfect physique, this is a MUST READ.
Almost everyone ignores the vital role that minerals play in helping you to burn fat and build muscle. Minerals are boring. You won’t ever see six-page magazine advertisements hailing minerals as the latest “breakthrough” supplement. However, a mineral deficiency is one of the hidden triggers that can bring muscle growth and weight loss to a grinding halt - even if you’re eating right and exercising regularly. If you’ve been following the news, you might have read about British tennis star Tim Henman being stopped in his tracks at the Madrid Masters. Henman’s health problems are due to a basic lack of nutrition - he was diagnosed with a magnesium deficiency. “I’m told the shortage of magnesium could be the reason for the tiredness I have been feeling on court and I won’t be doing any extra physical work for the time being,” Henman said. “I’ve got to take the pills for a month and keep my fingers crossed.” “I’m relieved it’s nothing serious,” he said. “My blood tests showed that I needed to top up my magnesium levels and that’s the reason I wasn’t feeling my best. I feel better after only a couple of days of taking the supplements.”
Creatine, a favourite of athletes around the world to increase their muscle bulk, may also act as an antioxidant, says new research.
Not only is whey protein the most effective muscle-building protein source available, exciting new research shows that it may also improve mental function. Serotonin is a brain chemical important for mental performance, sleep regulation and appetite control. Serotonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan. Alpha-lactalbumin (ALA) found in whey-is high in tryptophan and supplementing it may help boost serotonin levels and brain function.
Do you sometimes lack the motivation or energy to go to the gym after a long hard day at work? Maybe you wake up early so you can exercise first thing in the morning, but end up hitting the snooze button on your alarm clock to get an “extra 10 minutes,” and never get round to it.
If you read the Daily Mail recently, you could be forgiven for thinking that vitamin supplements are worthless, or, in some cases possibly even dangerous. We’ve had a lot of e-mails from people who feel thoroughly confused after this latest vitamin “scare story.”
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