(ATP) and creatine phosphate; however, it was not until the early 1990s that creatine's influence on exercise performance in humans was studied. Reports followed in 1992 of a 20% increase in human muscle mass subsequent to creatine supplementation, and athletes were reported to have used it ...
Additionally, a higher rate of respondents was documented in the perilla group compared with placebo, especially for bloating (83% vs 57%, respectively), with women responding more often than men.(Buchwald-Werner 2014) In female athletes, both 3 g and 9 g daily of perilla oil demonstrated ...
33% boost in free testosterone levels in athletes taking a daily ZMA supplement for 8 weeks. Men with normal testosterone levels had significantly higher zinc levels than those with low testosterone levels in a study of 88 men aged 40-60. ...
Creatine is thought to improve strength, increase lean muscle mass, and help the muscles recover more quickly during exercise. This muscular boost may help athletes achieve bursts of speed and energy, especially during short bouts of high-intensity activities such as weight lifting or sprinting. How...
Targeted ketogenic diet:This type of ketogenic diet is mainly recommended for athletes to enhance their performance. In a targeted ketogenic diet, additional carbs are allowed around periods of extensive physical activity such as 30-45 minutes before an athletic event. Carbs should be easy to digest...
Several studies, including a large systematic review of the evidence, suggest vitamin C supplements: May shorten the duration of the common cold May reduce the severity of cold symptoms May reduce the likelihood of colds in people in extreme environments (e.g., soldiers, endurance athletes) ...
Phosphate supplements are usually not needed, as most people get enough phosphorus from the foods they eat. Some athletes use supplements to reduce tiredness of their muscles. But because supplements can interact with other medications, it's important that you only take them as directed by your ...
Getting a Raw Meal: Is an Exclusive Diet of Uncooked Food Good for Personal--and Planetary--Health? Although humans have been eating raw foods since they first began foraging for their sustenance, the diet really began to catch on in recent years when some high-profile celebrities began touti...
Creatine is inexpensive. Not only is creatine more effective than almost all other supplements, it’s also a whole lot cheaper,on the order of $13 for 114 servings, or 12-budget-friendly-cents a serving. Creatine is safe.After 35 years of testing on infants, athletes, and adults. Creatine...
A 200 mL drink containing fish oil (DHA 550 mg plus EPA 550 mg), vitamin D3 10 mcg, and whey protein 8 g twice daily for 16 weeks in young athletes did not provide a significant difference in the incidence, severity, or duration of upper respiratory tract infections; number of practitio...