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Hormone Intermediates are direct precursors to important anabolic, muscle building hormones. Examples of anabolic hormones are testosterone and nandrolone. Hormone Intermediates are now legal for sale and have been shown, thus far, to be side effect free. The two most popular hormone intermediates are Androstenedione which precurses testosterone and 19-Nornadrostendione which … [Read more...] about Hormone Intermediates

Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense), also refered to as Shavegrass, is a perennial related to the fern. The hollow, jointed stems of this flowerless plant contain large amounts of silica and silicic acids (5-8%). Silica is rich in Calcium and is used by the body in the production and repair of connective tissues and accelerates the healing of broken bones. Silica is also used to … [Read more...] about Horsetail Grass

Inositol is necessary for the formation of lecithin within the body. Inositol aids in the breakdown of fats, helps reduce blood cholesterol, and even helps prevent thinning hair. A deficiency of Inositol may result in high blood cholesterol, constipation, eczema, and/or hair loss. Inositol is also a part of many weight loss formulas. … [Read more...] about Inositol

Kava Kava (Piper Methysticum), also known as kava pepper, is an exciting herb that has gained recent popularity in United States. Kava has been used in the South Pacific for over 3,000 years. Kava is a relaxant and sleep aid, able to induce a feeling of relaxation, peace and contentment, along with a sharpening of the senses. Kava is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract … [Read more...] about Kava Kava

KIC is another very important nutrient capable of producing significant anabolic effects. KIC is the branched chain keto acid of leucine, and it occurs naturally in muscle and liver metabolism. Unlike leucine, however, dietary KIC affects the liver to greater extent than muscle tissue. Eighty percent of dietary KIC's are taken up by the liver, where it decreases the catabolism … [Read more...] about KIC

This is one of the most important amino acids for hard training body builders. Leucine and the other branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), isoleucine, and valine, escape liver metabolism and can directly and significantly influence muscle-protein metabolism. Dietary leucine serves as a substrate for muscle metabolism during periods of cellular energy depletion, there by sparing … [Read more...] about Leucine

Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino that detoxifies many harmful chemicals including those from cigarette smoke, pollution and alcohol as well as copper and heavy toxic metals. Cysteine can prevent hangovers and promotes healing and the immune system. Since Cysteine is a central amino in the protein keratin, it has been found to increase hair growth by as much as 100%, to … [Read more...] about L-cysteine

Due to the fact that somewhere in our distant past, man went from a four legged shuffle to a two-legged walk, the sudden need for Chiropractors rose dramatically. This was that turning point in history when low back problems would forever be a serious possibility for everyone. Now add athletic activities to the recipe, maybe even a pinch of poor conditioning and a cup full of … [Read more...] about The Low Back Syndrome

In the absence of problems, blood pressure hovers around 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or so. There are a few circumstances that can cause low blood pressure. First, pregnant women often encounter pressure below 90/60 mmHg. Second, unusually hot weather can cause blood pressure to drop. Third, crash diets often result in low pressure. If someone is on high blood pressure … [Read more...] about Low Blood Pressure

Mass Gain Center Over half the people who visit our Personal Training Area are interested in gaining muscle mass and strength. As most of you have learned first hand, whether you are a novice or a highly experienced gym trained athlete, Betterbodz has someone here who is dedicated to helping you reach your goals. And, like all our on-line programs, this help is always … [Read more...] about Mass Gain Center

Muscle Max XL What is Muscle Max XL? Muscle Max XL is a new, completely natural, synergistic compound that has been designed to increase anabolic hormone plasma levels, nitrogen retention and general muscle growth. It is a combination of pure Yohimbine alkaloids, Agave extract and Calcium Boroglutamate.   How does Muscle Max XL work? Muscle Max XL positively … [Read more...] about Muscle Max XL

"Milk.....It Does A Body Good," Popular Television Commercial Tag Line from the American Dairy Board. vs. "Milk is for babies," Often quoted line from early Arnold musings. The debate over the safety and use of milk has raged for over a decade. Proponents of milk cite its high protein and nutrient content as a main reason for drinking milk. Opponents counter with claims … [Read more...] about Milk

Proper Habits at a Young Age   For anyone lucky enough to spend an hour in The New York Giants locker room, you quickly realize that they employ a new and unique method for conditioning. Without prior knowledge, you wouldn't understand why most players periodically grab this 24" white rolling pin device and aggressively rub it on different muscles of the body. And … [Read more...] about Modern Conditioning For The Young Athlete

MARSHMALLOW or Althaea officinalis is a perennial herb that grows in salty marshes or wet, brackish uncultivated ground in southern Europe, throughout southern Britain, Europe, Australia and eastern North America. The leaf is used to treat bronchitis, respiratory catarrh, cystitis, urethritis, urinary gravel or calculi and can be used locally for abscesses, boils and … [Read more...] about MARSHMALLOW

Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in our bodies. Melatonin is made by the pineal gland which is a small pea-sized gland in the mid-brain. During sleep melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles. Young people appear to have more melatonin in their body than older people. Scientists think this may be why young people have less problems … [Read more...] about Melatonin

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), is a member of the family Asteraceae and is a tall herb with prickly leaves and a milky sap that is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Milk thistle is among the most ancient of all known herbal medicines, having been used as a remedy for centuries for liver complaints. The antihepatotoxic (liver protectant) compounds in Milk Thistle … [Read more...] about Milk Thistle

A muscle cramp, technically, occurs when your muscle tightens and shortens causing a sudden severe pain. Muscle cramps generally result from overexertion and dehydration. When you don't have enough fluid in your system, it leads to an electrolyte imbalance that causes your muscles to cramp up. Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, magnesium, calcium and potassium that help … [Read more...] about Muscle Cramps

Nitrogen Retention refers to the body's ability to hold on to its critical nitrogen. The presence of certain specific substances in the body can help it to retain nitrogen. Anabolic steroids are one such class of substances. A second class are anabolic triturpenoids derived from natural herbal extracts. These products are legal and healthy for human consumption. Examples of … [Read more...] about Nitrogen Retention

The Story of Natural Hormone ConversionIn 1996 if anyone told you that at the start of 1998 elite world class bodybuilders would be exchanging anabolic steroid drugs for natural hormone enhancers you would have checked them for brain damage. Really, who in their right mind would have believed it? Well, the fact is, it is happening. No this isnít some bogus supplement marketing … [Read more...] about Natural Hormone

19-NORANDROSTENEDIONE COMPLEX(50mg)Norandrostenedione•(50mg) Androstenedione What is 19-Norandrostenedione Complex?19-Norandrostenedione Complex is a highly potent synergistic blend of the hormone producing intermediates 19-Norandrostenedione and pure pharmaceutical grade 4-androstene 3, 17-dione. Each capsule contains 50 mgs. of pharmaceutical grade … [Read more...] about Nor Androstenedione

WHEN IS A FAT NOT REALLY A FAT? Introducing Olestra! Here we go again. Olestra is the result of research efforts of food chemists at Proctor and Gamble. It is a synthetic mixture of sugar and vegetable oil that passes through the body undigested. In simple terms, scientists have found a way to crowd so many fatty acid spokes around a core that digestive enzymes … [Read more...] about Olestra

OKG may provide significant relief during periods of illness by protecting stores of muscle protein. This is because of OKG's effects on intramuscular glutimine stores. The loss o intermuscular stores of glutimine during trama, illness or stress leads to an increase in muscle-protein degradation. Subsequent to a variety of stressors, which include caloric restriction, glutimine … [Read more...] about OKG

The olive tree is an evergreen native to the Mediterranean area but widely grown in tropical areas and warm climates. Olive leave extracts have been used effectively in several ways: the leaves as an antiseptic, astringent and tranquilizer. It has also proven effective against fever. It is one of the new "hot" ingredients in the natural herb scene. … [Read more...] about Olive Leaf Extract

The Onion (Allium cepa) is one of the oldest and most versatile herbal remedies. Long before commercial cold treatments, herbalists used a syrup made from the juice of one onion, mixed with honey, to alleviate congestion. This worked as well as today's over-the-counter cough medicines without some of the negative side effects such as drowsiness or nervousness. Onion is also … [Read more...] about Onion

The fifth level of the PYRAMID are "OPTIMIZERS." This is a broad term that includes any of a number substances which increase metabolic efficiency or physiological performance. For example, GABA increases the brain's ability to secrete HGH thereby lowering body fat. DMG increases the red blood cells ability to carry oxygen and as a result helps to eliminate fatigue. Pyruvate … [Read more...] about OPTIMIZERS

PABA PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid) assists healthy bacteria in producing folic acid. It also helps the bones to form red blood cells. Finally PABA has sun screening properties and returns hair to its natural color. A deficiency of Para Amino Benzoic Acid may cause extreme fatigue, eczema, irritability, depression, nervousness, constipation, headaches, digestive … [Read more...] about PABA

Building Your Foundation For Strength "Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness"-Dostoyevsky We live in a society that teaches us to run from pain. Pain is the enemy, and should be avoided at all costs. This type of teaching is the very basis of weakness in a society. Pain is not the enemy. Weaknesses are the enemy, and this creates pain. No one gets through life … [Read more...] about The Pain Theory

The US RDA for protein is 1 gram per kilogram of body weight. Protein researchers investigating requirements of gym trained athletes have found that this requirement is grossly inadequate to meet their needs. Scientists have calculated that athletes in vigorous gym training need approximately 3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. If you calculated your current … [Read more...] about PROTEIN INFORMATION

Step 1. Divide your body weight by 2.2 to calculate your weight in kilograms. Example: Personal weight is 175 lb. 175/2.2 = 79.5 kilograms. Step 2. Current scientific research suggests that gym trained athletes need close to 3 grams of protein per each kilogram of body weight (The US RDA is 1gm/kg) to maintain positive nitrogen balance and muscle growth. Multiply your … [Read more...] about PROTEIN WORKSHEET

A quarter century of medical research into Pyruvate has established it as unquestionably important for increasing exercise performance, muscle recovery and endurance. In fact, many scientists believe it is the most critical compound known today for improving exercise and sport performance.   Certain amounts of pyruvate are made normally in the body during metabolism … [Read more...] about Calcium Pyruvate

There is no supplement source older yet more misunderstood than protein or amino acids. Basically, there are four general sources of amino acids:  1. Protein from foods such as meats, grains and vegetables. These sources are widely available and taste good. On the negative side they may spoil quickly, contain risky microorganisms, have high levels of fat or carbohydrates, be … [Read more...] about About Proteins

The nutritional key for those of you interested in losing excess body fat or in adding lean, well-shaped muscle is protein. To shape or sculpt your body, you need sufficient protein intake to fuel the changes. There have been scores of recent books highlighting this fact including the very popular and philosophically sound Zone Diet by Dr. Barry Sears. On average, books such as … [Read more...] about The Final Word on Protein

How To Dramatically Enhance the Process   For most runners, recovery is a process that occurs without any thought or preparation. Nature provides a built-in recovery program, however, most of us never even give it a second thought.   Now this is fine, especially for young runners, but time and miles eventually will take their toll. And when the need for … [Read more...] about Recovery at High Speed

Royal Jelly is a viscous, milky white secretion produced by the pharyngeal glands of worker bee (Apis mellifera L.), belonging to the insect family Apidae. During the first three days of life all bee larvae feed exclusively on this special and highly concentrated food. Future queens continue to be nourished by this product, making the Queen Bee 50% larger than the other female … [Read more...] about Alpha-KetoGluterate

Schizandra (Schizandra chinensis) is a creeping vine with small red berries that is native to Northern China. In ancient China, Schizandra was used as a staple food for hunting and gathering tribes. As a traditional medicinal herb, Schizandra, called Wu-wei-tzu in China, has been used as an astringent for a treatment for dry cough, asthma, night sweats, nocturnal seminal … [Read more...] about Schizandra

The short-leg syndrome has been an enemy to both runners and doctors for many years. Questions such as the following are asked daily: (1) Can it be an aggravation too, or cause of, low back pain in lower extremity problems? (2) Should a lift be put in the shoe of the long leg or the short leg? (3) Will I always have to run on the beveled road shoulder to have even … [Read more...] about The Short – Leg Syndrome

Almost half the male population over age 50 suffers from enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH) with symptoms ranging from inflammation (prostatitis), to swelling, painful and frequent urination and nocturnal urination. One in seven men over age 50 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of … [Read more...] about Saw Palmetto

Spirulina is an algae containing 65 - 70% protein. It also contains 26 times the calcium of milk as well as phosphorous, niacin and B-12. It is far more nutritious than any known food. Spirulina is used for health rejuvenation, weight reduction and is considered an excellent blood & colon cleanser … [Read more...] about Spirulina

Stevia is a safe, all-natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and refined sugar. It has been used for centuries and has been consumed safely in massive quantities world-wide for the past 20 years. The Japanese use it in sugar-free versions of Wrigley's gums and diet Coke. It has undergone dozens of tests world-wide and was found to be free of toxins. Stevia helps to … [Read more...] about Stevia

Suma, also called Para toda, is the dried root of Pfaffia Paniculata, a plant found in the Atlantic rain forest of Brazil. First introduced to the United States as Brazilian Ginseng, Suma is one of the most highly regarded herbs in South America and is considered to be a true adaptogen. Used by native peoples for centuries, Suma helps to support the immune system, helps the … [Read more...] about Suma

Fat Loss through "Thermogenesis" Medical Fact or Science Fiction? Everywhere we look today we see the term "thermogenesis." Aside from newspaper and magazine articles, the term is now prominently displayed on literally hundreds of weight loss related nutritional supplements. However, Buyer Beware! Most often, the term "thermogenesis" has been misapplied to products and is … [Read more...] about Thermogenesis

Trigger Points: Nemesis of Today's Athlete "Trigger Points dictate sports"- Al Miller, Head Strength Coach NY Giants As momentum builds with the research of trigger point relevance in the sports world, it would be prudent for all strength coaches, trainers and therapists to understand how trigger point activity can be efficiently modulated in an effort to enhance an … [Read more...] about Trigger Points

Wild Yam contains a multitude of hormone-like compounds that have been used to effectively treat a variety of medical problems. Researchers have long believed that certain species of the Dioscorea plant (wild yam) have powerful medicinal uses due to the existence of specialized phytochemicals called "hormone precursors". Hormone precursors assist in the body's production of … [Read more...] about Wild Yam

The bark of the common Willow tree, also known as the Pussy Willow, is a source of a wide range of phenolic glycosides, the most important being salicin. Willow Bark extract is used like Aspirin, to treat mild fevers, colds, infections (influenza), acute and chronic rheumatic disorders, headaches, and pain caused by inflammation. In many studies performed in Denmark, this … [Read more...] about White Willow Bark