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Testoviron

2009-12-16T15:55:00.001+08:00

Testoviron

Testoviron is a blend of two different products, namely testosterone with the propionate (short) ester attached, and testosterone with the Enanthate (long) ester attached. Confusingly, Schering, who produces this product, also has a pure testosterone Enanthate product of the same name. Testosterone is usually attached to an ester (i.e. when you buy testosterone propionate, or Enanthate the components of this particular drug, you are buying testosterone with a propionate ester attached and testosterone with an Enanthate ester attached, both in the same milliliter of drug). These esters determines how long it takes your body to dispose of the testosterone, and propionate is the shortest ester commonly available with a testosterone base (of course, testosterone suspension has no ester), whereas Enanthate is the longest generally available with a testosterone base. Within your body, there are enzymes, called esterases, which have the function of removing the ester from steroids, and leaving you with just the steroid molecule with the ester cleaved off. Depending on how heavy the ester chain is, that determines how long it takes the esterase to remove it. With this product, you have testosterone with a heavy chain (which will take your esterases awhile to remove) as well as with a short chain (which your esterases will quickly remove).

What happens when those esters are removed?

Well, then the Testosterone you have injected induces changes in the shape as well as the size of your muscle fibers and also can change the appearance and the number of those(7). Testosterone is also noted for its ability to protect your hard earned muscle from catabolic (muscle wasting) glucocorticoid hormones (8), thus inhibiting their ability to send a message to muscle cells to release their stored protein. Concomittantly, Testosterone sends a message to muscle cells to actually store more contractile protein (called actin and myosin); glucocorticoid hormones send the opposite message. In addition, Testosterone has the ability to increase erythropoiesis (red blood cell production) in your kidneys(9), and as we all know, a higher Red Blood Cell (RBC) count would most likely improve endurance via bringing more highly oxygenated blood to your muscles. Having more RBCs can also improve recovery from strenuous physical activity. It needs to also be noted that aggression levels often rise dramatically with the use of exogenous testosterone (15).

All of these great benefits are to be had with the use of either testosterone Enanthate or propionate alone, but realistically, Testoviron will be part of a cycle containing one or more other drugs. People who are bulking will probably choose to use another drug like Deca or Eq (possibly with Dbol as well) and those who are cutting will probably steer towards Eq and perhaps Trenbolone. Very often users will shoot this drug three or four times a week, but blood levels of testosterone from the testosterone Enanthate component would still above baseline with this drug at around day eight (16), even thought we know the other component would peak and fall much more rapidly.

The advantage to longer esters is that they need to be injected less frequently (test prop needs to be injected every other day while you can shoot test cyp once a week). The disadvantage to long estered steroids is that they contain less actual steroid. Anecdotally, however, most people from Steroid.com and other discussion boards who have tried differing esters on their various cycles agree: Testosterone Propionate causes the least side effects and the least bloating, while Enanthate causes the most. Also, any injected testosterone will inhibit your natural test levels and HPTA (Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis). A Hundred mgs of test/week takes about 5-6 weeks to shut the HPTA, and 250-500mgs shuts you down by week 2 (4).

Testoviron Stack

What stacks well with Testoviron? Well, since it´s a testosterone with both a short and long acting component, I suppose the answer is everything and nothing. Since it´s got a short ester in it, you would have to inject it every other day, so you may as well run another short acting drug with it (Trenbolone Acetate, or whatever). However, since it´s got a long acting component to it, you may consider using a longer acting drug with it (Deca or Eq, perhaps); the downfall here is that you don´t get the full benefit of shooting test prop alone (less water retention, etc...) but you still have to shoot as frequently as if you were only using prop. The testosterone Enanthate is long acting, but you´re still going to be shooting this compound every other day to make use of the propionate component. Thus, the advantage of testosterone Enanthate (reduced shooting frequency) is negated. Many people´s favorite´s are Eq (boldenone undeclyenate) or Deca (nandrolone decanoate), but really, anything will stack well with testoviron. Tren (Trenbolone Acetate), Masteron, and/or Winstrol are also favorites for many on a cutting cycle, and it´s important to note that a product to fight water-retention and other estrogenic sides would be warranted if Testoviron were used for a cutting cycle.

Finally, it´s worth noting that sometimes a strategy known as "frontloading" is employed with products like this one, since it contains both testosterone propionate, and Enanthate. This is where double or triple the intended dose for the cycle is injected for the first two weeks, and the propionate ester gives a very quick rise in blood plasma levels of testosterone, and then the Enanthate ester is relied on for a more even blood level in the ensuing weeks. The reasoning behind this is presumably to get the blood levels of the drug up quickly in the hopes of seeing results more quickly, and then have the blood levels even out and stay constant.

Of all testosterones available on the market today, blended ester products like this one are the most unjustifiably expensive. This is both because they are in high demand, as well as more rare than single estered products. You can only find Testoviron in the Dominican Republic and Italy (135mg versions available in both countries). Expect to pay up to $5-7 for an amp of this stuff, and if your source is asking for more, expect to walk away. When the price of testosterone is so low, I can´t justify purchasing a blended product for any more than you would purchase a single estered test.

Testoviron Profile

(Testosterone Propionate + Testosterone Enanthate)
    17b-hydroxy-4-androsten-3-one
    Testosterone base + Enanthate ester+ Propionate Ester
    Molecular Weight: 412.6112
    Molecular Weight (base): 288.429
    Molecular Weight (Enanthate ester): 130.1864
    Molecular Weight (Propionate ester): 74.0792
    Formula (base): C19 H28 O2
    Formula(Enanthate ester):C7 H12 O
    Formula (Propionate Ester): C3H6O2
    Melting Point (base): 155
    Manufacturer: Schering
    Effective Dose (Men): 300-2000mg+ week
    Effective Dose (Women): Not recommended
    Active life: 8 days
    Detection Time: 3 months
    Anabolic/Androgenic ratio:100/100

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Pope, H.G, Kouri, E.M., & Hudson, J.I. (2000). Effects of supraphysiologic doses of testosterone on mood and aggression in normal men: A randomized controlled trial. Archives of General Psychiatry, 57, 133-140
Chance, S.E., Brown, R.T., Dabbs, J.M., & Casey, R. (2000). Testosterone, intelligence and behavior disorders among young boys. Personality and Individual Differences, 28, 437-445
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tendinitis

2009-12-15T15:53:00.001+08:00

Tendinitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Tendons transmit the forces a muscle generates to the skeletal system. Thus, they’re important mediators of muscle contraction. This relationship, however, puts them in harm’s way because every time a muscle contracts it places stress on the tendon. The most common, but by no means sole, cause of tendinitis is overuse (i.e., repeating the same movements so frequently that they become destructive to the involved structures).

Bodybuilding seems to be the poster activity for tendinitis because it involves the harshest risk factors: intense muscle contractions, repetitive movements and heavy loads. And the condition plays no favorites, afflicting the seasoned veteran as well as the newbie.

WHEN INFLAMATION STRIKES

Here are some strategies you may find useful if you’re struggling with the symptoms of tendinitis.

Warm up well prior to any intense or aggressive lifting. Use light weights for several sets to increase blood flow, particularly to the tendon areas that are prone to lower blood circulation.

Gently stretch the area of discomfort. The tendon attaches the muscle to the bone, so any stretch of the muscle can also place a stretch on the tendon as well. When done with care, stretching may reduce the tension along the whole musculotendinous complex. It can be effectively used before and immediately after working out. Be sure to stretch to tolerance, not pain.

Vary your movement patterns by trying new exercises. Because tendinitis results from overuse, step out of the merry-go-round of repetitive motion and try new movements, even substituting machines for free weights and vice versa.

Ice after working out. One approach is to put a cold pack on the irritated area for 10–15 minutes, depending on the tissue thickness in the area. Be sure to remove the cold pack as soon as the area begins to feel numb. Another method is to use an ice bath in which you plunge the irritated tendon into a bucket filled with cold water and ice chips. This is a more aggressive form of cryotherapy — and isn’t for the faint of heart. When used after stretching this method is even more advantageous because it freezes the tissue in a lengthened position and helps the weight trainer recover more quickly. (Cautionary note: Remove the area from the ice bath as soon as it begins to feel numb.)

Consider bracing the area. For instance, you could wear a neoprene sleeve or Velcro strap over your elbow as you train your biceps or triceps. Studies have shown stress on the tendon may be reduced by more than 80% with bracing. Another way to reduce tendon stress is with a taping method known as Kinesio Taping. Kinesio Tape is different from athletic tape in that it doesn’t lock an area up tightly but better facilitates the muscles to play that role.

Supplement to ease your tendon irritation. A number of supplements, including those that can be used either topically or orally, have been shown to help with tendinitis. Keep in mind, however, that no substance has shown an ability to reverse the cellular damage of tendinitis; only time and healing can do that. But certain supplements may be helpful in reducing the pain and inflammation associated with tendinitis and cultivating a supportive environment for healing. Those noted as being effective are:

>> Fish oil. Some bodybuilding authorities recommend up to 30 grams a day, but 5 grams is a more conservative daily dose that may be effective.
>> Glucosamine sulfate. Take 1,500 milligrams four times a day for the first few days then 1,500 milligrams per day thereafter.
>> Magnesium. Take 250 milligrams two times a day.
>> Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Follow the directions on the product label.
>> Vitamin C. 1000–3000 milligrams per day.

All about DIET

2009-12-14T13:51:00.000+08:00

1. Don't diet impatiently—Your body needs at least three weeks to adapt to dietary modifications, so be patient. Don't anticipate immediate changes. If you start a high-carb, moderate-protein, low-fat diet with reduced calories, visible progress will probably not occur until after 21 days.

2. Don't lose track of tracking calories—Count everything you eat; not only calories, but carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Consult Nutrition Almanac or a comparable source.

3. Don't eat haphazardly—Whether you're trying to lose fat or gain lean body mass, remain consistent. Sporadic eating is anathema to progress. If you're a hard-gainer or have a difficult time getting ripped, the five-meals-a-day plan is the best; it stabilizes nutrient absorption while inhibiting fat storage.

4. Don't be scale-subservient—Don't depend upon the scale to fine-tune your diet. It's a good general gauge, but seeing a numerical difference can cause one to overcompensate. It's better to rely on photos and an unbiased eye.

5. Don't overeat—Bodybuilders who try to gain mass often overeat, taking in too many calories that turn to body fat. They do the same with carbohydrates, expecting more energy for hard training. Get enough, not an excess.

6. Don't be a follower—There's nothing wrong with doing what the pro bodybuilders do, but use their diet only as a template, then adapt it to your metabolism. Jay Cutler's diet might be similar in most regards to Dexter Jackson's, but it's not identical.

7. Supplements are not magic bullets—In relying too much on supplements, bodybuilders often fail to consume enough calories and proteins to stimulate a positive nitrogen balance for muscle building, or they fail to reduce their food calories and consequently add body fat. Remember: supplements "supplement" food; they don't replace it.

8. Don't be a single-food slave—Vary your diet. It's too easy to burn out from eating only chicken breasts or canned tuna every meal, day after day.

9. Free yourself from fat-free tyranny—Removing fat completely from your diet and relying exclusively on non-fat foods and fat-free proteins such as turkey, fish and protein powders can retard growth or lead to a decrease in fat metabolism. A low-fat diet that includes essential fatty acids found in meat, chicken and fish is better.

10. Avoid sudden, enormous changes—When adding or subtracting calories from your diet, do so gradually, to give your body time to adapt. A radical reduction will cause the body to hoard fat; a radical increase will stimulate fat storage.

FAT BYTES!!!

2009-12-13T15:49:00.000+08:00

Gastric Bypass Improves Sexual Performance In Morbidly Obese Men

Grossly obese men have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction, including erection problems and decreased sex drive. High levels of body fat trigger insulin resistance, which interferes with Nitric Oxide (NO) production— an important regulator of blood flow to the penis and the rest of the body. Ramzi Dailai, from the Albert Einstein Health Network, found that sexual performance improved following gastric bypass surgery in morbidly obese men (body mass index greater than 51 kg/m²; 30 is overweight). The amount of weight lost following surgery was highly predictive of improvements in sexual performance capacity. Sexual performance returned to near normal values in men who lost 67 percent of excess weight. Poor metabolic health is the principal cause of sexual problems in aging men, such as erectile dysfunction. Gastric bypass surgery improves metabolic function and sexual performance. (Journal American College of Surgeons, 207: 859-864, 2008)

Meltdown Increases Caloric Expenditure And Fat-Burning Before and After Exercise

Meltdown is a weight-loss supplement that includes synephrine, caffeine, phenylethylamine, yohimbine, and hordenine. Each of these substances is thermogenic (increases caloric expenditure). In our Supplement Research column this month, we reported a study by Jay Hoffman and co-workers, showing that Meltdown increased resting caloric expenditure by 20 percent for several hours.

A study by Darryn Willoughby from Baylor University and colleagues found that Meltdown increased caloric expenditure and fat burning before and after a short, maximal bout of exercise in college-age men. They rested one hour, took 3 Meltdown capsules (500 mg) or a placebo (fake Meltdown), rested another hour, took a maximal treadmill test (approximately 12 minutes of exercise to exhaustion) and then rested another hour. Meltdown increased caloric expenditure by 10 percent during the two-hour experimental period (rest + exercise + rest) and increased estimated fat use by 6 percent. Blood pressure and heart rate were similar between Meltdown and placebo. Meltdown increases metabolic rate at rest and during recovery from exercise without imposing additional loads on the cardiovascular system. (Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 5: 23, 2008)

Green Tea Decreases Abdominal Fat

Green tea is a popular weight-loss supplement that also improves blood sugar regulation and influences fat cell turnover. While it is not a magic bullet that instantly improves metabolic health, it helps. Kevin Maki from the Provident Clinical Research, in Bloomington, Indiana showed decreases in total abdominal fat, subcutaneous abdominal fat (under the skin), and blood triglycerides (blood fats) in people consuming a green tea beverage containing 625 mg of catechins and 39 mg of caffeine for 12 weeks, compared to a placebo (green tea without catechins or caffeine). The people also did 180 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise.

Caffeine and catechins— particularly epigallocatechin-3-gallate— speed metabolism and fight fat. Other studies found that green tea extract increased the conversion of testosterone to estrogen in fat cells, which might have negative effects in bodybuilders. Green tea is an effective fat fighter that complements the effects of exercise. However, bodybuilders should use it with caution. (Journal of Nutrition, 139: 264-270, 2009; Journal of Nutrition, 138: 2156-2163, 2008)

Caffeine Works Faster In Men Than In Women

Ninety percent of Americans consume caffeine every day in one form or another. Most people drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated beverages as pick-me-ups to increase alertness, or consume them as weight loss supplements to lose body fat. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that improves wakefulness, alertness, and some types of athletic performance. It affects some people more than others, depending on tolerance, body size and gender.

A University of Barcelona (Spain) study showed that caffeine had a greater, faster effect in men than women. The scientists measured the short-term (first 30 minutes) and long-term (rest of the day) effects of caffeine ingestion in nearly 700 college students. Coffee increased alertness within 45 minutes, but the effects were greater in men than women. Decaffeinated coffee also increased alertness, although the effects were less than regular coffee. In most people, the effects of caffeine last for 2-3 hours, but can last as long as 10-12 hours in pregnant women and in people with liver disease. (Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 32: 1698 DO, 2008)

Endurance Exercise Reduces Fat Surrounding The Heart

Fat surrounding the organs, particularly in the abdomen, decreases metabolic health, which can lead to heart attack, diabetes and stroke. Heart fat (epicardial fat) restricts movement of the heart and increases blood pressure. Abdominal fat promotes insulin resistance, which interferes with important chemicals that regulate blood flow and blood pressure. A Japanese study found that 12 weeks of endurance training (three times a week for 60 minutes) decreased abdominal and epicardial fat. Blood pressure decreased in direct proportion to decreases in heart fat. Exercise is an effective technique for decreasing abdominal and heart fat and improving metabolic health. (Journal of Applied Physiology, 106: 5-11, 2009)

Sleep Less, Snack More

Sleep-deprived people eat more snacks. Inadequate sleep is linked to obesity, but scientists aren’t sure why. Arlet Nedeltcheva and co-workers from the University of Chicago found that appetite and food intake from snacks increased more following sleep deprivation (5.5 hours of sleep per night) than normal sleep (8.5 hours). Eleven middle-aged adults lived in a sleep laboratory for 14 days and had free access to good-tasting food. During their stay, they were allowed long and short sleeps. Sleep duration did not affect caloric intake during meals. However, people ate 221 more calories and 4 percent more carbohydrates per day from snacks following sleep deprivation. Energy expenditure (metabolism plus physical activity) was the same on long and short sleep days. People eat more snacks when they don’t get enough sleep, which promotes obesity. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 89: 126-133, 2009)

Uncoupling Might Be Key To Future Weight-Loss Drugs

Energy metabolism works through a series of coupled reactions. This means that energy released by breaking down fats, carbohydrates and proteins is captured in other reactions such as making ATP (a high energy chemical) or storing fats and carbohydrates. Uncoupling occurs when the energy from food breakdown is released as heat instead of being captured as ATP. The cell mitochondria (cell energy centers) contain uncoupling proteins such as UCP1, which convert energy directly into heat. All mitochondria contain UCP1, but they are particularly concentrated in brown fat. The body has evolved to store energy (fat) efficiently, but developed the ability to generate heat through uncoupling to protect itself from cold and hypothermia (drop in body temperature). Drug makers are targeting genes that cause uncoupling in cells to increase metabolic rate and help people lose fat. This could lead to new, more effective drugs for weight loss. (International Journal of Obesity, 32, S32-S38, 2008)

Rimonabant Combined With Metformin Promotes Weight Loss

Rimonabant and metformin improve blood sugar regulation and promote fat loss. Rimonabant (Accomplia) decreases body fat and reduces heart disease risk factors in overweight people. The drug works by blocking the same receptors that give marijuana users the munchies. The endocannabinoid-CB₁ system— the receptors that cause the marijuana high— promote food cravings linked to obesity. While it is widely prescribed outside the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved it, because of its severe psychological side effects.

Metformin, sold as Glucophage, Riomet, and Fortamet, is the most common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, particularly when obesity and insulin resistance accompany it. It works by moving sugar from the bloodstream into the cells. It is a good drug for active diabetics because it rarely causes low blood sugar, even during intense exercise. A study conducted at the University of Hull in Great Britain showed that obese women who lost weight with rimonabant maintained weight loss with metformin. This drug combination is particularly effective in overweight people with diabetes. However, it is unlikely that the FDA will approve rimonabant anytime soon. (Clinical Endocrinology, 70: 124-128, 2009)

Jay Cutler On Minding Your Muscle

2009-12-12T17:43:00.002+08:00

CUTLER ON MINDING YOUR MUSCLES

“Do not think of the weight going up and down; instead, visualize your muscle tightening and firing during the contraction, then resisting and lengthening during the extension.”
“To reinforce the mind-muscle connection, I practice posing the muscle I’m working between sets.”
“Go with your own instincts. There’s not always a right or wrong way of positioning for an exercise. Find out what works right for you and your structure.”
“Work the muscles, not the weight.”

JAY CUTLER’S TRAPS ROUTINE
EXERCISE	SETS	REPS
Upright rows	3	8-12
Dumbbell shrugs	3	8-12
Behind-the-back barbell shrugs	3	8-12

Green Tea For Health

2009-12-11T13:41:00.000+08:00

A recent study featured 12 young men, average age 26. In the first part they took a capsule containing ingredients equivalent to 3 1/2 cups of green tea three times a day, the last one hour before exercise. Other subjects got a placebo containing corn flour. The exercise consisted of 30 minutes of cycling at an intensity equal to 60 percent of maximum heart rate. In the second part of the study 11 of the men took an oral glucose-tolerance test before and after taking green tea capsules.

Those who took the green tea capsules had a 17 percent greater contribution of fat to energy expenditure during exercise than those who took the placebo. That scale of fat oxidation was over and above what usually occurs during exercise, pointing to a definite green tea effect. The second part of the study showed that green tea increased insulin sensitivity by 13 percent, which reduced the insulin response to a glucose load by 15 percent.

Another study, this one with isolated fat cells, found that green tea can inhibit the development of new fat cells. The mechanism is an inhibition of GPDH, an enzyme, along with the inhibition of PPAR-gamma, a protein that boosts bodyfat. Green tea acts as an oxidant in fat cells—but that’s good because it activates AMPK, a protein that stimulates fat oxidation in muscle during exercise.

Application: Drink green tea for health and to get leaner and/or take a green tea supplement three times a day to augment fat burning.

Nutrient Timing of Whey Protein and Creatine Increases Muscle Growth

2009-12-10T13:54:00.000+08:00

Nutrient Timing of Whey Protein and Creatine Increases Muscle Growth

What's so special about when we eat? To the average person who is not exercising, it does not really matter when you consume nutrients. While nutrient timing isn't critical to the average person, it’s essential to guys who lift weights who are looking to increase muscle mass. Muscle anabolism due to exercise and nutrient intake is influenced by various factors, such as the type of protein. For example, milk protein ingestion following resistance exercise results in greater amino acid uptake by muscle than ingestion of Soy protein.8 Others have documented that a rapidly absorbed protein such as whey is going to lead to a greater insulin and amino acid response than milk casein. Examining the science of nutrient timing in detail, it becomes clear that it's not just the type or the amount of food you eat that counts, but when you consume it in relation to exercise.

For example, researchers investigated the relationship between acute and 24-hour changes in muscle protein metabolism in volunteers over a 24-hour period under two conditions: (1) while resting and (2) when they performed resistance exercise and ingested EAAs (essential Amino Acids). EAA ingestion and exercise increased 24-hour muscle protein synthesis and improved nitrogen balance over 24 hours. More importantly, the difference between rest and exercise was identical whether measured over 3 hours or 24 hours. These results support the contention that acute changes in protein synthesis after resistance exercise represent small changes that occur over longer time periods, resulting in changes in muscle mass.7 Deposition of muscle protein following each bout of exercise is small and the accumulation of these small changes gradually increases muscle mass over a period of training. This gradual accumulation of new proteins may explain why changes in muscle mass with training are generally not measurable until after several weeks of training.

Windows of Anabolic Muscle Growth

Many people forget that pre-exercise nutrition is just as important as post-exercise nutrition. Previously, it was reported that ingestion of 6 grams of essential Amino Acids before exercise resulted in greater muscle protein synthesis than when the Amino Acids were given after exercise. The author suggested that the greater rate of protein synthesis was due to increased amino acid delivery to muscle from exercise-induced increases in muscle blood flow.9 Another study reported that when protein supplementation was consumed immediately before exercise over a period of 14 weeks, it resulted in greater hypertrophy of the knee extensors than consuming the same protein after the resistance training session.10

It’s important to emphasize that you don’t need a whole lot of protein either; researchers have noticed measurable changes with as little as 15 grams of protein before exercise. Shortly after resistance exercise, if you have not consumed protein pre-exercise, your body is in a catabolic state in the absence of a good nutritional strategy, and this phase can remain catabolic until Amino Acids are ingested. Many people like to wait till they get home to eat after exercise and some people (after intense exercise) may have a blunted appetite, which causes them to not eat.

New research suggests that having a whey protein shake may be the most anabolic supplement you can take. Interestingly, although the cells are primed for muscle building, a previous study reported that taking a whey protein shake before and immediately after exercise resulted in greater increases in muscle mass compared to a group who consumed whey protein in the morning and right before bed.1 Another study reported that waiting as little as 2 hours to consume a protein shake resulted in blunted muscle hypertrophy and reduced strength gains.2 An anabolic phase occurs immediately after the workout and lasts about an hour or two. New research suggests that taking a small dose of whey protein (15 grams) both before and after exercise may be the optimal anabolic nutrient timing for muscle growth.

Secrets of Nutrient Timing Revealed

So how big of a deal is nutrient timing for muscle growth? Researchers randomly assigned subjects to consume a whey protein shake before and immediately after exercise, while another group got a drink that looked and tasted exactly the same as the whey protein shake, but was just a placebo. Neither the subjects nor the researchers knew who was getting the whey protein and who was getting the placebo drink. There was no difference between the daily protein, carbohydrate, fat and total calorie consumption between the two groups; the only difference was a whey protein shake added before and after exercise. So how much of an effect can two little whey protein shakes make?

The men performed resistance exercise for 21 weeks; at the end of the study, the subjects who consumed as little as 15 grams of whey protein before and after exercise had greater increases in muscle hypertrophy than the control group. The group that consumed the whey protein before and after exercise had an increase in muscle quadriceps area of ~10 percent while the control group had an increase of ~7.5 percent. Of the muscle strength variables, whey protein intake had a positive effect only in isometric leg force production in the leg press (the increase was greater than the control group). So here you have two groups doing the exact same exercises and workouts, yet a simple whey protein shake was the only difference for those who got bigger!

The researchers wanted to get down to the molecular level to find out what the hell was going on. The researchers also took muscle biopsies to examine changes in gene expression from the legs of the subjects one-half hour before and 1 hour and 48 hours after exercise. So what was the difference between the groups?

Whey Protein Before and After Exercise Alters Gene Expression

The researchers found that levels of a protein called cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (cdk2) mRNA increased significantly after the resistance bout, but only in the whey protein group. What’s so special about this protein called cdk2? This protein is a marker of satellite cell activation. Remember, satellite cells are baby muscle stem cells that are sitting around waiting to get activated so they can merge with muscle to increase muscle mass. Interestingly, the increase in cdk2 remained elevated after 21 weeks of resistance training, but again only in the whey protein group. Therefore, it seems evident that protein ingestion close to the resistance exercise bout increases cdk2 mRNA expression and is going to enhance satellite cell activity.

In a separate research study, when scientists altered genes of mice to have reduced muscle gene expression of cdk2 levels, the mice were scrawny compared to the normal group.3 Other studies have shown that cdk2 inhibitors increase myostatin levels and inhibit satellite cells from being activated.4 So taking whey protein before and after exercise can really augment your strength and muscle mass gains, primarily mediated through enhanced satellite cell activations, and it seems that as little as 15 grams of whey is all that is needed. This is the first study that has reported that whey protein shakes before and immediately after exercise enhanced muscle satellite cells. An interesting finding was both groups ate the same amount of protein during the study; the only difference was the timing of the protein.

Super Stack: Creatine and Protein Enhance More Muscle Mass

            Researchers in Canada at the University of Regina took the research a step further. Previous research has shown that Creatine increases muscle mass and whey/casein protein increases muscle mass, so what happens when you stack both? They took older men and gave them Creatine (.1 g per kg of bodyweight), Creatine plus a whey/casein protein shake, or a placebo. The subjects trained for 10 weeks, three times a week. At the end of the study, the group that consumed the whey/casein protein and Creatine increased muscle mass more than the Creatine group alone.6

The whey/casein protein and Creatine group also had greater increases in bench press compared to the other groups. As I mentioned, this study used older men, but here is the good news for older men: researchers found that a combination of Creatine and whey/casein protein increased muscle mass more in older men than when given to younger men! They also used a really low dose of Creatine (8 grams a day), which was only given on training days. This study is in agreement with a previous study in which Creatine and protein consumed before and after exercise resulted in greater increases in muscle mass than Creatine alone.11

Another interesting aspect of the study is that the researchers alluded to the aspect of nutrient timing of Creatine. The authors suggested that taking Creatine before or after exercise seems to have anabolic effects compared to other times, much like protein ingestion. Based on these findings, it appears that the timing of Creatine is just as important as whey protein before and after resistance training.

Creatine Increases Muscle IGF-1

New research shows that Creatine enhances muscle growth by a new mechanism. Researchers found that when muscle fibers were in the process of forming new muscle fibers, Creatine sped up the process. The researchers found that when new muscle fibers are being formed, ATP-dependent reactions are necessary. Creatine selectively enhances ATP in cells, so this process likely sped up the muscle growth process. Multiple studies have demonstrated increasing energy demands during muscle growth. Although energy is supplied through the cooperative interplay of multiple systems, the accumulation of Creatine may facilitate maximal rates of ATP replenishment during muscle growth. Another interesting finding was that the injection of Creatine into injured skeletal muscle increased growth of regenerating muscle fibers. All these results add new insight into the usefulness of Creatine playing a major role in the muscle growth process.

Just when you thought it could not get any better...it does. Researchers in Canada reported that when young men performed eight weeks of resistance training, subjects had a significant increase in muscle IGF-1 expression (55 percent); however subjects consuming Creatine had greater IGF-1 expression in muscle (78 percent)! The Creatine group also had greater increases in type II muscle fibers (28 percent) than the control group (5 percent). Interestingly, the researchers found that the changes in lean muscle mass were correlated to the changes in intramuscular total Creatine levels and the changes in IGF-1 levels in muscle were related to the changes in intramuscular total Creatine levels.5

            The supplement market is growing faster and faster, with new products that promise gains in muscle mass but without scientific-based studies to validate these claims...it’s a gamble. The supplements that have been shown to increase muscle mass and satellite cell activity are Creatine, whey protein and leucine; they have been given the stamp of approval for increasing muscle mass when used before and immediately after exercise. It’s the two products that have consistently been research-proven to enhance muscle mass. Guys who pound the iron should be consuming both for consistent gains in muscle mass.

References:

1.     Cribb PJ, Hayes A. Effects of supplement timing and resistance exercise on skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2006 Nov;38(11):1918-25.

2.     Esmarck B, Andersen JL, Olsen S, Richter EA, Mizuno M, Kjaer M (2001) Timing of postexercise protein intake is important for muscle hypertrophy with resistance training in elderly humans. J Physiol, 535:301-311.

3.     Berthet C, Aleem E, Coppola V, Tessarollo L, Kaldis P (2003) Cdk2 knockout mice are viable. Curr Biol, 13:1775-1785.

4.     McCroskery S, Thomas M, Maxwell L, Sharma M, Kambadur R. Myostatin negatively regulates satellite cell activation and self-renewal. J Cell Biol, 2003 Sep 15;162(6):1135-47.

5.     Burke DG, Candow DG, Chilibeck PD, MacNeil LG, Roy BD, Tarnopolsky MA, Ziegenfuss T. Effect of Creatine supplementation and resistance-exercise training on muscle insulin-like growth factor in young adults. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2008 Aug;18(4):389-98.

6.     Candow DG, Little JP, Chilibeck PD, Abeysekara S, Zello GA, Kazachkov M, Cornish SM, Yu PH. Low-Dose Creatine Combined with Protein during Resistance Training in Older Men. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2008 Aug 5.

7.     Tipton, KD, Borsheim, E, Wolf, SE, Sanford, AP & Wolfe, RR. (2003) Acute response of net muscle protein balance refl ects 24-h balance after exercise and amino acid ingestion. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 284, E76-E89.

8.     Tipton KD, Ferrando AA. Improving muscle mass: response of muscle metabolism to exercise, nutrition and anabolic agents. Essays Biochem, 2008;44:85-98. Review.

9.     Tipton KD, Rasmussen BB, Miller SL, Wolf SE, Owens-Stovall SK, Petrini BE, Wolfe RR. Timing of amino acid-carbohydrate ingestion alters anabolic response of muscle to resistance exercise. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 2001 Aug;281(2):E197-206.

10. Candow DG, Chilibeck PD, Facci M, Abeysekara S, Zello GA. Protein supplementation before and after resistance training in older men. Eur J Appl Physiol, 2006 Jul;97(5):548-56.

11. Candow DG, Chilibeck PD. Timing of Creatine or protein supplementation and resistance training in the elderly. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2008 Feb;33(1):184-90. Review.

12. O'Connor RS, Steeds CM, Wiseman RW, Pavlath GK. Phosphocreatine as an energy source for actin cytoskeletal rearrangements during myoblast fusion. J Physiol, 2008 Jun 15;586(Pt 12):2841-53.

Benefits of Deca-Durabolin

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Nandrolone, which is fondly referred to as “Deca” (Deca-Durabolin), has the chemical name 17b-hydroxy-19-nor-4-andro-sten-3-one and is an anabolic steroid (a muscle-building chemical) that’s present naturally in very tiny quantities in the human body. It’s very similar in structure to the male hormone testosterone and has many of the same effects in terms of increasing muscle mass, without some of the more unwanted side effects such as increased body hair or aggressive behavior (http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/nandrolone/nandh.htm).

According to an article published in Newsweek International, by Jerry Adler (April 11 issue), “Anabolic steroids are inherently dangerous, no matter what else the pills may contain.” Now anyone with half a brain would know there are few things that are “inherently dangerous” or “inherently safe” in life. Androgens (i.e., anabolic steroids) don’t fall into either class, if the truth be told. But like ALL behaviors, there’s a risk-benefit tradeoff one must consider. For instance, drinking water is certainly “safe” by any measure of common sense. However, if you drink too much water during a prolonged endurance race under hot conditions, you may suffer from the effects of hyponatremia (sodium levels in your blood become disastrously low) and in very, very rare instances, you can die. Certainly, no one in their right mind would suggest a Congressional hearing is in order. Oh my, what about the kids!?

As such, upon further analysis, reasonable minds can come to only one conclusion about nandrolone and the conclusion is that when nandrolone is used at a moderate dose and treatment duration, it’s anabolic with little to no side effects! It’s definitely not inherently dangerous.

For instance, the effectiveness of a biweekly regimen of 150 milligrams nandrolone with placebo in HIV-infected men with mild to moderate weight loss was compared to its effects against a Food and Drug Administration-approved regimen of recombinant human (rh)GH. In this placebo-controlled, randomized, 12-week trial, placebo and nandrolone (150 milligrams intramuscularly biweekly) were administered double blind and rhGH (six milligrams subcutaneously daily) was administered in an open-label manner. Participants were HIV-infected men with five to 15 percent weight loss over six months and on stable antiretroviral therapy for more than 12 weeks.

Nandrolone administration was associated with a greater increase in lean body mass (LBM) by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan than placebo; however, the change in LBMs with nandrolone was not significantly different from rhGH. Interestingly, rhGH administration was associated with greater loss of whole body fat mass and higher frequency of drug-related adverse effects and treatment discontinuations than nandrolone and placebo and a greater increase in extracellular water than nandrolone. Nandrolone treatment was associated with greater improvements in perception of health than rhGH and sexual function than placebo. Researchers concluded that “nandrolone is superior to placebo and not significantly different from a Food and Drug Administration-approved regimen of rhGH in improving lean body mass in HIV-infected men with mild to moderate weight loss.”2 However, the adverse effects were less with the nandrolone. Similar results for nandrolone decanoate therapy were found in women. According to these investigators, nandrolone “may prove to be generally safe and beneficial in reversing weight loss and lean tissue loss in women with HIV infection and other chronic catabolic diseases.”3

In another clinical trial, the effects of nandrolone decanoate (ND) were assessed after a two-year treatment period. Yes, you read it right, two friggin’ years!! Sixty-five osteoporotic women older than 70 years were studied. Thirty-two patients received injections of 50 milligrams ND and 33 received placebos every three weeks. All patients received 500 milligrams calcium tablets daily. What did scientists find? Compared to baseline, ND increased the bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine (3.4 percent and 3.7 percent) and femoral neck (4.1 percent and 4.7 percent) after one and two years, respectively. ND significantly reduced the incidence of new vertebral fractures (21 percent vs. 43 percent in the placebo group; p < .05). ND showed a significant statistical increase in lean body mass after the first (6.2 percent) and second years (11.9 percent). In addition, a two-year treatment with ND significantly increased hemoglobin levels compared to baseline (14.3 percent) and placebo. The science nerds concluded, “ND increased BMD, hemoglobin levels and muscle mass and reduced the vertebral fracture rate of elderly osteoporotic women.”4 Wait, did you read that? In OLDER women who were osteoporotic, nandrolone helps improve muscle mass and bone mineral density. It also reduces the risk of fractures. No ‘roid rage, nobody committing suicide, nobody throwing 45-pound plates in the gym. You mean this stuff can actually be beneficial and safe? Egads!

Even low doses work in bodybuilders. Using a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design, 16 experienced male bodybuilders (ages: 19-44 years) received either ND (200 milligrams per week, intramuscularly) or placebo for eight weeks. ND administration resulted in significant increments of body mass (+2.2 kilograms), fat-free mass (FFM: +2.6 kilograms) and total body water (+1.4 kilograms).5

What about something to help improve recovery of connective tissue? Well indeed nandrolone does the trick! “Data suggest anabolic steroids may enhance production of bioartificial tendons and rotator cuff tendon healing in vitro.”6

Nandrolone even helps patients on dialysis. Medical records of chronic hemodialysis patients receiving nandrolone decanoate for greater than 30 days were reviewed. They discovered nandrolone significantly improved markers of nutritional status in hemodialysis patients. They also believe this therapy may enhance the hematopoietic or red blood cell-enhancing effects of EPO.7

So in summary, here’s what we can reasonably say about nandrolone:
Nandrolone administration in moderate doses (no more than 200 milligrams per week) can increase muscle mass, increase fat-free mass and improve the function of patients with HIV, patients with low bone mineral density and patients undergoing dialysis. In addition, nandrolone can be an effective tool in promoting connective tissue healing.
That’s what the science says!
Now what they print in newspapers may be different, for the sole reason that journalists are either too ignorant or too lazy to actually read the literature.

References

http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/nandrolone/nandh.htm
Storer TW, Woodhouse LJ, Sattler F, et al. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of nandrolone decanoate in human immunodeficiency virus-infected men with mild to moderate weight loss with recombinant human growth hormone as active reference treatment. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, Aug 2005;90(8):4474-4482.
Mulligan K, Zackin R, Clark RA, et al. Effect of nandrolone decanoate therapy on weight and lean body mass in HIV-infected women with weight loss: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. Arch Intern Med, Mar 14 2005;165(5):578-585.
Frisoli A, Jr., Chaves PH, Pinheiro MM, Szejnfeld VL. The effect of nandrolone decanoate on bone mineral density, muscle mass and hemoglobin levels in elderly women with osteoporosis: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, May 2005;60(5):648-653.
van Marken Lichtenbelt WD, Hartgens F, Vollaard NB, Ebbing S, Kuipers H. Bodybuilders' body composition: effect of nandrolone decanoate. Med Sci Sports Exerc, Mar 2004;36(3):484-489.
Triantafillopoulos IK, Banes AJ, Bowman KF, Jr., Maloney M, Garrett WE, Jr., Karas SG. Nandrolone decanoate and load increase remodeling and strength in human supraspinatus bioartificial tendons. Am J Sports Med, Jun 2004;32(4):934-943.
Barton Pai A, Chretien C, Lau AH. The effects of nandrolone decanoate on nutritional parameters in hemodialysis patients. Clin Nephrol, Jul 2002;58(1):38-46.

Testosterone Supplements Decrease Abdominal Fat In Aging Men

2009-12-08T14:40:00.000+08:00

Testosterone Supplements Decrease Abdominal Fat In Aging Men

Andropause— a gradual decrease in blood testosterone and biologically available free testosterone— is a significant health issue in aging men. It is linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, loss of muscle and bone mass and decreased sexual performance. It is not as obvious as menopause (permanent cessation of menstruation in women), so many physicians don’t consider it a significant health issue. Landmark studies by researchers such as Shalender Bhasin and Tom Storer found that aging men increased muscle mass, decreased fat and improved quality of life from testosterone supplements. Australian scientists showed that aging men (55 and older) decreased abdominal fat and increased muscle mass without side effects following 12 months of low-dose testosterone therapy (nighttime testosterone patch). Abdominal fat deposition is part of the Metabolic Syndrome— a group of symptoms linked to heart disease that include insulin resistance, high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, type 2 diabetes, inflammation and blood-clotting abnormalities. This was another study showing the benefits and low risk of testosterone therapy in aging men. (Journal Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism, in press; published online October 16, 2007)

Benefits of Fiber

2009-12-07T13:26:00.002+08:00

Fiber is a key nutrient that's commonly found in plant-based foods. Not only is it crucial to good health, but fiber can help bodybuilders stay lean and build fat-free mass when combined with a bodybuilding diet rich in protein and carbohydrates.

Take in at least 25 grams of fiber each day and strive for 35 or more. Feel free to use a fiber supplement in addition to fiber from natural sources. Take note: If your current fiber intake isn't up to par, increase it gradually. Add about three grams a day per week until you reach the desired daily amount.

Here's the lowdown on what fiber can do for you and your physique.

1. FIBER IMPROVES ABSORPTION
Consuming fiber is an important part of creating an anabolic environment in your body, because fiber enhances nutrient absorption along the intestinal walls by helping to keep the walls free of undigested food. That leads to better and more efficient growth.

2. FIBER HELPS RROCESS DIETARY FAT
Many nutritionists focus on the benefits of dietary fat for bodybuilding, yet the fact remains that calorie for calorie, a high-fat diet is not as anabolic or conducive to gains in mass as a lower-fat and higher-carbohydrate diet. Saturated fat, in particular, can contribute to poor heart health and increase the storage of bodyfat. Fiber binds with some of the dietary fat in a meal and pulls it through your body.

If you're eating a fattier cut of steak, or dairy products such as cheese, yogurt or whole milk, a green salad can help neutralize some of the extra fat calories. Even if you're eating low-fat protein foods, adding fiber-rich veggies or ending a meal with a piece of fruit offers fat-fighting benefits.

3. FIBER AFFECTS CAR DIGESTION

Yams, red potatoes, whole-grain bread and oatmeal are among the best slow-burning energy foods. Not only do they provide glucose, the energy source muscles need to work and grow, but they are more slowly digested than most carb sources. Their high fiber content increases the duration of digestion of carbohydrates.

When you slow the entry of carbohydrates into the blood, the "fuel" lasts longer. This helps you stay mentally alert—an important component that contributes to increased training intensity. It is also thought to exert a beneficial effect on body composition. When carbohydrates break down slowly—the result of eating fiber at meals—the body tends to store more of the carbohydrates as muscle glycogen rather than as bodyfat.

4. FIBER INCREASES INSULIN SENSITIVITY

When you eat carbohydrates, the body releases insulin, a strong anabolic hormone. Insulin drives carbohydrates and protein into your muscles, resulting in greater recovery and growth. A potential limiting factor is something called insulin sensitivity. Muscles have receptors for insulin located on their outer edges. The greater the receptor affinity, or attraction, the better insulin can drive carbohydrates and protein into the muscles. Regular training, high levels of muscle mass and low levels of bodyfat enhance this attraction.

Fiber, especially the soluble kind, also plays a role. Foods such as oatmeal, applesauce, peas, pears and black beans offer soluble fiber (wheat bran, for example, is a source of insoluble fiber). Soluble fiber enhances the attraction and helps improve insulin sensitivity. If a lean and muscular physique is your goal, then help your body make use of its own anabolic hormones by including soluble fiber in your diet.

5. FIBER HELPS YOU EAT LESS
It's obvious that vegetables are great for all dieters, including bodybuilders ripping up. Three cups of broccoli yield only 75 calories. That's a lot of chewing for very few calories. An added benefit of fiber is that it blunts your appetite by making you feel fuller. Fiber contributes to the release of cholecystokinin, a hormone produced in the small intestine that triggers a sensation of satiety in the brain. Mixing vegetables into rice or pasta or complementing a baked potato with a salad helps curb the appetite—an important tool for all bodybuilders trying to control bodyfat by managing calories.

6. FIBROUS FOODS CAN GIVE YOU A HARDER APPEARANCE
Years ago, a shredded competitor told me adding salads and vegetables made him more cut. At the time, I assumed this was true due to reasons 2, 3 and 4. But it turns out there may be more to it. There is scientific confirmation that some fiber-rich vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, contain compounds called indoles. Indoles can lead to slightly lower levels of estrogen in males, which, in turn, leads to less water retention and ever-so-slightly higher levels of testosterone. And that can help you look harder when you diet.

7. TIME YOUR FIBER CONSUMPTION FOR BEST RESULTS
Skip fiber after workouts. The goal of post-training meals is speeding up digestion—to get glucose from carbohydrates into the blood as fast as possible to stimulate muscle recovery and growth. Having fiber in a post-training meal would slow down digestion, so save it for all other meals, including late-night snacks, which should be high in protein and have few carbs, if any.

Carnitine

2009-12-06T14:38:00.000+08:00

While L-carnitine has several functions in the body, it’s best known for shuttling fat into the portion of cells known as mitochondria. Fat is burned, or oxidized, in the mitochondria in a process called beta-oxidation. Carnitine is essential for that process.

Glycine-propionyl-L-carnitine is a specialized form of carnitine that’s particularly beneficial for heart function. The heart prefers fat as an energy source, and GPLC is used therapeutically to treat heart failure and poor blood circulation. Studies show that GPLC has more affinity for muscle than other forms of L-carnitine, and they suggest that using GPLC may boost exercise efficiency by lowering lactic acid and causing fat to be used more efficiently as an energy source.

Fifteen experienced weight-trained men were given 4.5 grams a day of either GPLC or a placebo. They were also given carbohydrates to promote insulin release, as insulin fuels carnitine uptake into tissues.

Under normal circumstances nitric oxide release occurs with turbulent blood flow, such as that induced by exercise. NO is synthesized and released in the endothelium, or lining of blood vessels. In that manner, NO inhibits the clumping of blood platelets and expands the diameter of blood vessels. The net effect is increased blood flow and, in the case of bodybuilding exercise, increased muscle pump and delivery of nutrients and oxygen to working muscle.

The study showed that NO release was significantly higher in those who took the GPLC supplement than it was in those who took the placebo. As to how GPLC works in relation to NO, the authors weren’t sure. One theory is that it inhibits an oxidative enzyme that rapidly degrades NO because of an increase in free radicals. Another theory is that GPLC augments the activity of endothelial nitric oxide synthase, the enzyme in the blood vessel walls that produces NO from arginine.

GPLC may be a useful adjunct to NO supplements, since it independently augments NO release and has no known side effects. It provides other benefits, such as increased muscle and heart efficiency, along with lower lactic acid production during intense exercise. In that sense, it would be complementary with beta-alanine, which is mainly used to control the higher acidity levels produced during exercise. GPLC also helps maintain androgen cell receptors, which increases the anabolic efficiency of testosterone. In fact, some pre-inary studies suggest that GPLC may be of use in treating male impotence.

Application: Try a few grams of glycine propionyl-L-carnitine along with your arginine-based nitric oxide precursor for a more powerful vasodilating effect—a.k.a. a full-blown pump with streakng vascularity.

Bloomer, R.J., et al. (2007). Glycine propionyl-L-carnitine increases plasma nitrate/nitrite in resistance-trained men. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 4:22.

Green Tea For Health

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Application: Drink green tea for health and to get leaner and/or take a green tea supplement three times a day to augment fat burning.

Nutrients For a Better YOU

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VITAMIN C
Your body needs this antioxidant to make collagen, the “glue” that supports joint health. If you’re sticking to the heavy basics -- squats, bent rows, deadlifts and bench presses -- you know these exercises can take a toll on your joints. Vitamin C can also help lower cortisol, the stress hormone associated with gut-busting training sessions that can cause the body to enter a catabolic (muscle-burning) state.

Good sources: peppers, broccoli, oranges, tomatoes, cantaloupe, strawberries and cauliflower.
As a supplement: Taking 500-1,000 milligrams (mg) with your postworkout meal can offset cortisol levels.

VITAMIN E
Vitamin E can decrease the amount of creatine kinase (CK) activity -- CK is an enzyme that indicates muscle damage. It’s believed a high intake of E can help reduce damage, leading to better recovery and muscle repair. One study showed that a very high dose (900 international units [IU]) could also potentially help in the storage of glycogen.

Good sources: wheat germ, soybeans, eggs, nuts, sweet potatoes, spinach and molasses.
As a supplement: Take 200-800 IU with your postworkout meal.

VITAMIN B6
Vitamin B6 converts into an enzyme that helps the body use amino acids and harness the power of glycogen -- the body’s fuel reserve of carbohydrates. This vitamin can potentially increase growth hormone output associated with hard training.

Good sources: red meat, fish and whole eggs. As a supplement: For growth hormone release, consume 10 mg immediately before training with a small carbohydrate snack.

MAGNESIUM
This rarely talked about mineral helps muscle process glycogen. It’s involved in the activation of protein synthesis and it can even prevent muscle cramps.

Good sources: whole grains, legumes, oats, soybeans, black beans and seafood.
As a supplement: Magnesium is best combined with zinc, as in the supplement ZMA, containing 560 mg magnesium and 30 mg zinc. Take at bedtime.

IRON
The most popular bodybuilding supplements are those that contain caffeine, as it jazzes up the nervous system, promoting a more intense training session. The downside is it can suck iron out of the body. Iron helps cells grow and divide -- meaning they support protein synthesis.

Good sources: red meat and veggies (preferably in combination).
As a supplement: If you’re gaining mass and eating red meat daily, you can add another 10 mg to your supplement list. Dieters who avoid red meat can add as much as 15 mg daily. You can take iron at any meal of the day.

ZINC
Miss this important mineral and say good-bye to two of the more important hormones that support gains in size and strength: testosterone and IGF (insulinlike growth factor). Zinc helps the body manufacture testosterone, a key hormone for mass, and a lack of zinc could cause a drop in IGF, another critical hormone that supports size.

Good sources: oysters, red meat and seafood
As a supplement: Magnesium is best combined with zinc, as in the complex ZMA, containing 560 mg magnesium and 30 mg zinc. Take at bedtime.

POTASSIUM
Another critical mineral for growth, potassium is perhaps best known for maintaining fluid within muscles. The benefit of the greater fluid balance is that muscles remain hydrated, and hydrated muscles are more apt to maintain an anabolic state.

Good sources: lean meat, yogurt, low-fat milk, potatoes and bananas
As a supplement: Potassium supplements come in 99 mg capsules or tablets. Taking two tablets per meal (on a five- or six-meal regimen) to add at least another 1,000 mg daily along with eating potassium-rich foods can support hydration.

CARNITINE
Bodybuilders claim carnitine is a good precontest supplement due to its ability to help funnel fatty acids into muscle where it is burned. Newer animal studies confirm it can help produce leaner animals with more muscle and less fat. Carnitine helps produce ketones in carb-controlled diets, and ketones prevent the loss of muscle mass. From a dieting point of view, it remains a viable supplement. For mass building, I speculate it may help encourage gains in mass with less-than-expected gains in bodyfat while following a mass-building diet.

Good sources: organ meat (e.g., beef liver, beef heart), lamb and beef
As a supplement: Take three to six grams daily while dieting, three grams before cardio and another three grams before training. For building mass while trying to stay lean, give three grams a try taken with breakfast.

Nutrients are critical for bodybuilding success, but never forget that there are two sources of these nutrients: whole foods and supplements. Bodybuilders often neglect one in favor of the other. A far better approach is to take both food and supplementation into account when considering micro- and macronutrients.

Cutting Steroids and Bulking Steroids

2009-12-02T13:33:00.000+08:00

Steroids are categorized as bulking or cutting. Bulking anabolic steroids boost appetite among users, harden muscles groups, and stimulate bone growth. They increase strength and stamina, so that users can have more energy to perform lifting and other gym works. A different type, called cutting or lean out steroids, decreases the body’s power to store fat and raises fat burning. A study of the numerous best cutting steroids accessible in the market, PRIMOBOLAN is on the top of the list.

For professional athletes, specially those who are into body building and figure competitions, the best cutting steroids are their hidden weapons in winning contests. The best cutting steroids will supply hard muscles because they eliminate the water and fat retention, made during bulking cycle.

When you bulk up, you use steroids that give you fast muscle gains but usually coming with fat accumulation. When you bulk up, you also assimilate diet rich in calories and proteins to fuel solid muscle growth. This dieting regime also leads to body fat accumulation. As competition time approaches, you need to cut off that ugly fat retention quick and this is where the best cutting steroids get into – you will be able to get rid of that fat while you keep your muscle gains. It’s possible, of course, to lean out without the utilization of best cutting steroids but it will be a slow process. Nowadays, with the help of the best cutting steroids you can get competition ready in a very short time.

Among the best cutting steroids are PRIMOBOLAN, Winstrol and ANAVAR. These standard cutting steroids are derivatives of dihydrotestosterone, an attribute that makes them unable to change to estrogen.
If you plan to use any of these best cutting steroids, it’s very important to find out the purpose of the usage and to ask professional advice for any side effects related with utilizing them.

Anabolic Steroids Stacks & Cycles

2009-11-30T14:31:00.000+08:00

When two or more anabolic steroids are used at the same time, it is called "stacking". The time period in which a body builder or person uses these anabolic steroids is called a "steroid cycle". Athletes stack anabolic steroids with other drugs to help maximize the results of their cycle. It has been shown that steroid stacks can cause an even more dramatic effect on the users muscle, than when taking only one type of steroid. Different anabolic steroids have different effects on the body, so when two different steroids are introduced (stacked) together, often times you will see the muscle gaining side effects of each different steroid! These steroid cycles may also include taking one particular anabolic steroid at the beginning of the steroid cycle and finishing up with a different steroid at the end, to better enhance the users desired result. Steroid stacks have been used for years and have proven to be a more effective way to build quality muscle than when using only one type of steroid. One very important thing to note: when using more than one anabolic steroid in a stack or cycle, the risk of harmful side effects increases. Within a steroid cycle, the users will often stack other non-anabolic drugs into their program to help minimize these steroid side effects.

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Fight Stress with Nutrition

2009-11-29T22:44:00.001+08:00

Let's dispense with the usual discourse on good versus bad stress. We all know that life's motive force is good stress; bad stress, on the other hand, can damage and even destroy an organism. For bodybuilders, a mere subclinical (undetectable) amount can bring muscle growth to a dead stop, reverse it or, worse, precipitate a career-ending injury.

Usually, stress is up to you: the more disciplined and responsible you are, the more control you have over your life, and the less stress you will feel. Countering that, though, are your expectations and motivation to succeed, which, while good and necessary for a bodybuilder, carry with them their own burden of stress.

The dilemma, then, is to retain those stresses but manage them. Proper nutrition goes a long way toward that end, but it takes more than sufficient protein and calories. As stress increases, so does your body's uptake of amino acids, to fortify your blood-sugar increases, which in turn open the floodgates of so many other cascading metabolic consequences. A stress-resistant diet, then, is not as simple as a bodybuilder's usual chicken-and-rice menu. Numerous nutrients are needed, so see to it that you get a substantial number of selections from the following:

• Vitamin A: liver, carrots, egg yolks, dark-green leafy vegetables.
• B vitamins:
Thiamine (B-1) — whole grain bread, oatmeal, brown rice, wheat germ, artichokes, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, peas, oranges, cucumbers. Pyroxidine (B-6) — leafy vegetables, whole grains and cereals, beans, peas, lentils, tuna, bananas. PABA — whole grains and cereals, leafy vegetables, beans, peas, lentils, potatoes.
• Vitamin C: citrus fruit (oranges, grapefruit, lemons, etc.), tomatoes, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, raw peppers, potatoes, raw spinach, turnip greens, collard greens, watercress, black currants, papayas.
• Vitamin E: wheat germ, whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat, oatmeal, cornmeal), asparagus, spinach, sweet potatoes, beet greens, turnip greens, Brussels sprouts, broccoli.
• Drink at least eight glasses of water per day, plus at least eight ounces for every 15 minutes of physical activity.
• A sample menu for bodybuilders doing exhaustive weight training in addition to other stresses could include the following:
Cereal — oatmeal, whole grain, etc., up to one cup a day, topped with ½-cup skim milk.
Fresh fruit — five of your choice per day.
Fresh juices — up to six ounces per day.
Potatoes — up to six per day.
Brown rice — up to three cups (cooked) per day.
Pasta — up to four cups (cooked) per day.
Vegetables — raw or steamed; avoid avocado, hearts of palm and olives.
Whole-grain breads — up to six slices per day.
Meats — up to 32 ounces per day.
Legumes — up to two cups per day.
Nuts and seeds — up to one ounce per day.
Dairy products — an individual choice.

Benefits of Ginseng

2009-11-29T22:37:00.001+08:00

If there’s one herbal supplement you’re familiar with, it’s probably ginseng, which has been used for centuries as a tonic, stimulant and aphrodisiac. Ginseng also boosts your cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems, and appears to build strength and endurance by enhancing the function of your adrenal glands during workouts. It helps the body adapt to stresses, both physical and emotional, and a plethora of research backs up its abilities. In fact, the World Health Organization states that clinical data support the use of ginseng for enhancing mental and physical capacities in cases of weakness, exhaustion, tiredness and loss of concentration.

In a study supporting the effectiveness of ginsenosides - the primary active ingredients found in ginseng - researchers from California State Polytechnic University (Pomona) suggest that ginseng can give you more energy, particularly during workouts. Researchers gave male and female subjects 675 mg of Chinese ginseng or a placebo before breakfast and dinner for 30 days. They then measured subjects’ time to exhaustion in a stationary cycle test in which the resistance was gradually increased until subjects couldn’t pedal anymore. After taking ginseng for 30 days, subjects could cycle for four minutes longer than those taking the placebo. This suggests that using ginseng can help you get more reps with a given weight before reaching failure. And that means more muscle growth over time.

Try taking 500-1,000 mg of Chinese ginseng before breakfast and dinner. Look for ginseng supplements that are standardized for at least 2% ginsenosides. There are about 10 different ginsenosides in ginseng, with each providing different benefits, such as preventing fatigue during workouts.

Diet

2009-11-29T22:31:00.001+08:00

In many mainstream diet strategies, calories are considered king. The mantra: eat fewer calories than the body needs, and then watch fat melt away. Seems straightforward enough.
As far as bodybuilders are concerned, though, merely dropping a few unwanted pounds is not generally the goal. No, it's all about getting ripped, so that every ounce of muscularity and striation pops through paper-thin skin. So, is the formula that simple? Is calorie counting all there is to it?

Far from it, in fact. When the goal is to get extremely lean, calories matter, but there are also lots of other factors to consider. The goal of
reducing bodyfat to absurdly low levels causes a struggle inside the body; metabolism, the calorie-burning "engine", slows. The result is a
mathematical dilemma: the longer or harder you diet to achieve your goal, the more your metabolism adapts — and decelerates to a near crawl.
If you were to exclusively follow a calorie-counting formula, eating fewer calories than the body requires, you would never achieve crystal-clear muscularity with little or no bodyfat. For starters, strict dieting can cause a drop in thyroid hormone levels.

Thyroid hormones drive metabolism, so even a mild decline can be dietary suicide. Ironically, eating, as in eating a lot of calories, can have the opposite effect, making thyroid hormone levels rise.
This is why I suggest that dieting bodybuilders use an undulating pattern, following a strict calorie-controlled diet for three or four days, with the fourth or fifth day set aside for a much higher calorific intake. This ensures the overall calorific intake is still somewhat low, but includes a day when calories are much higher. The higher calorie intake keeps the metabolic engine from downshifting. For example, a common diet strategy for a 200-pound bodybuilder might comprise four days of 1,800-2,200 calories, with an increase of several hundred calories on the fifth day. On average, over a few weeks, this would be a moderately lower-calorie diet, but, much more importantly, it would not disrupt the metabolism.
There's more. Low-calorie dieting for extended periods without taking a break can cause a change within fat cells. Hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) is an enzyme that unlocks fat cells and allows bodyfat to be burned. However, over time, HSL levels flatline when calories remain low. What makes HSL move back up to favourable levels? The answer is eating. That's another reason to avoid stubbornly sticking with the simple premise that eating fewer calories will consistently result in rock-hard muscularity.
An important factor in all of this is anabolism. If you can maintain an anabolic state while dieting, you'll get ripped to shreds. That's because anabolism, the building of muscle tissue, demands calories. Some would argue that to maintain an anabolic state, a bodybuilder must eat more calories than he burns. Not so. To stay in an anabolic state, the body needs energy and lots of it, but much of that can come from energy reserves, otherwise known as bodyfat. In short, you can't change fat into muscle, but you sure can build muscle using fat. The muscle-building process can feed off your bodyfat to support growth. The big problem with calorie counting and cutting is that eating less nearly always compromises anabolic status.
When calories go down, it's hard to keep muscle. Protein, however, can serve as a saviour. Generally, protein needs rise at the start of a diet, and then continue to rise every week during the diet. Here's why: chronic lower-calorie dieting creates a condition where the body becomes more efficient at burning protein, even on diets that include days when the bodybuilder eats significantly more calories to avoid a metabolism slowdown. Lowered glycogen stores also necessitate increased protein intake. When muscle glycogen reserves stay low, which occurs during all diets that restrict or control carbohydrate intake, the body burns more protein.
One way to sidestep the burning of muscle is to consume more protein from egg whites, chicken, turkey, fish and lean meat, as well as low-fat dairy and protein powders, starting three or four weeks into a diet plan. The added protein blocks the breakdown of muscle tissue by acting as a sort of sacrificial lamb. Instead of burning muscle, the body burns the extra protein. In essence, you preserve muscle, maintain an anabolic state and keep your metabolism heading in the right direction.
Keep in mind that adding at least 100 grams a day of protein to a diet will increase the total calories you'll eat. If you were consuming 1,800-2,200 calories a day, adding another 100 g of protein will bring that daily total up to 2,200-2,600. You will be taking in more calories, but you should be happily experiencing a continuous loss of bodyfat. In our world, that result is king.

Powerhouse Foods

2009-11-16T18:18:00.000+08:00

Powerhouse Foods

Four types of foods stand out as particularly rich in disease-preventing nutrients. These include green leafy vegetables, yellow/orange, fruits and vegetables, cruciferous vegetables and citrus fruits. Going by color, consider these foods:

Whites: Eat cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable, more often than potatoes. This pale cousin of broccoli tastes milder but still has plenty of phytochemicals to help protect against cancer. Enjoy it raw to save the Vitamin C and B vitamins.

Greens: Broccoli is on the eat-more list, along with Brussels sprouts, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables. They contain special phytochemicals that combat aging disease processes. In the leafy greens, go for dark lettuces, such as romaine and red leaf, along with spinach. In general, more color means more nutrition.

Yellows/Oranges: Eat more carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, oranges and grapefruit. The carotenoids (orange pigments) are converted by the body into Vitamin A and also serve as antioxidants to help prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. The citrus fruits provide Vitamin C as folate.

Reds: Eat more tomatoes, red peppers, and strawberries. Cooked tomato products, such as spaghetti sauce, are good, too; the antioxidant and immune-system booster lycopene appears to be more concentrated and available in cooked foods. These red foods also contain Vitamin C.

Drug Profile: Sustanon 250

2009-11-12T09:04:00.002+08:00

Sustanon 250�

Quick overview:

Active Life: Approx. 21 days
Drug Class: Anabolic/Androgenic Steroid (for injection)
Average Dose: 250-1000 mg/week (males only)
Acne: Yes
Water Retention: Yes
High Blood Pressure: Yes
Liver Toxic: Low
Aromatization: Yes
DHT Conversion: Yes, high
Decrease HPTA function: Yes, severe

Sustanon 250� is an oil-based injectable testosterone blend, developed by Organon. It typically contains four different testosterone esters: Testosterone propionate (30 mg); testosterone phenylpropionate (60 mg); testosterone isocaproate (60mg); and testosterone decanoate (100 mg), although a lower dosed version is also produced. An intelligently "engineered" testosterone, Sustanon is designed to provide a fast yet extended release of testosterone. The propionate and phenylpropionate esters in this product are quickly utilized, releasing into circulation within the first four days. The remaining esters are much slower to release, staying active in the body for about two and three weeks (respectively).

As with all testosterone products, Sustanon is a strong anabolic with pronounced androgenic activity. It is mainly used as a bulking drug, providing good gains in strength and muscle mass. Although it does convert to estrogen, as is the nature of testosterone, this injectable is noted as being slightly more tolerable than cypionate or enanthate. Such observations are only issues of timing however. With Sustanon, blood levels of testosterone are building more slowly, so side effects do not set in as fast. For equal blood hormone levels however, testosterone will break down equally without regard to ester. Also correlating with estrogen, water retention would be noticeable with Sustanon, unless steps were taken to minimize estrogen.
Many individuals like to use a combination of Nolvadex & Proviron, while others use an anti-aromatase like Arimidex, Femara, or Aromasin, to help control estrogen related side effects.

Being a strong androgen, we can expect the typical side effects. This includes oily skin, acne body/facial hair growth and premature balding. The addition of Proscar/Propecia should be able to minimize such side effects, as it will limit the conversion of testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) . Sustanon will also suppress natural testosterone production rather quickly. The use of HCG and/or Clomid/Nolvadex are necessary at the conclusion of a cycle in order to avoid a hormonal crash. Remember though, Sustanon will remain active in the body for up to a month after your last injection was given. Beginning you post cycle drug therapy immediately after the steroid has been discontinued will not be very effective. Instead, HCG or Clomid/Nolvadex should be delayed three weeks, until you are near the point where blood androgen levels have dropped significantly.

Although Sustanon remains active in the body for approximately three weeks, injections are taken at least every 10 days. An effective dosage ranges from 250mg (one ampule) a week, to 1000mg (four ampules) weekly. Some athletes do use more extreme dosages of this steroid, but this is really not a recommended practice. When the dosage rises above 750-1000mg per week, increased side effects will no doubt be outweighing additional benefits. Basically you will receive a poor return on your investment, which with Sustanon can be substantial. Instead of taking unnecessarily large amounts, athletes interested in rapid size and strength will usually opt to addition another compound. For this purpose we find that Sustanon stacks extremely well with the potent orals Anadrol and Dianabol. On the other hand, Sustanon may work better with trenbolone or Winstrol if the athlete were seeking to maintain a harder, more defined look to his physique.

Sustanon 250 is probably the most sought after injectable testosterone. I must however emphasize that this is not due to an unusual potency of this testosterone combination however (remember esters only effect the release of testosterone), but simply because a "stack" of four different esters is a very good selling point. In many instances you will get a lot more for your money with enanthate, so don't let the fancy stack fool you. Sustanon is however still very abundant on the U.S. black market, and doesn't stay long on dealer's shelves. In fact the high demand for this steroid has stirred new interest in its manufacture, particularly by veterinary companies in Mexico.

Functions of Proteins

2009-11-10T21:04:00.000+08:00

Functions of Proteins

Proteins act as enzymes , hormones , and antibodies . They maintain fluid balance and acid and base balance. They also transport substances such as oxygen, vitamins , and minerals to target cells throughout the body. Structural proteins, such as collagen and keratin, are responsible for the formation of bones, teeth, hair, and the outer layer of skin, and they help maintain the structure of blood vessels and other tissues. In contrast, motor proteins use energy and convert it into some form of mechanical work (e.g., dividing cells, contracting muscle).

Enzymes are proteins that facilitate chemical reactions without being changed in the process. The inactive form of an enzyme is called a proenzyme. Hormones (chemical messengers) are proteins that travel to one or more specific target tissues or organs, and many have important regulatory functions. Insulin , for example, plays a key role in regulating the amount of glucose in the blood. The body manufactures antibodies (giant protein molecules), which combat invading antigens. Antigens are usually foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses that have entered the body and could potentially be harmful. Immunoproteins, also called immunoglobulins or antibodies, defend the body from possible attack by these invaders by binding to the antigens and inactivating them.

Proteins help to maintain the body's fluid and electrolyte balance. This means that proteins ensure that the proper types and amounts of fluid and minerals are present in each of the body's three fluid compartments. These fluid compartments are intracellular (contained within cells), extracellular (existing outside the cell), and intravascular (in the blood). Without this balance, the body cannot function properly.

Proteins also help to maintain balance between acids and bases within body fluids. The lower a fluid's pH, the more acidic it is. Conversely, the higher the pH, the less acidic the fluid is. The body works hard to keep the pH of the blood near 7.4 (neutral). Proteins also act as carriers, transporting many important substances in the bloodstream for delivery throughout the body. For example, a lipoprotein transports fat and cholesterol in the blood.

Benefits of Creatine

2009-11-10T08:57:00.000+08:00

Creatine is actually a nutrient that is formed naturally in the body. It is amino acid based and is created by the amino's already in your body that you get from the food you eat. Creatine is present in the highest amounts in red meat.

Once your body gets creatine from meat or other sources it converts it into phosphocreatine. Phosphocreatine is important because it is used to store energy in your muscle. Energy that you'll need to do rep after rep in the gym to build your muscles bigger and stronger. That's why creatine is used by so many to increase their lean muscle mass and their strength. Creatine is considered quite safe and is classed by the FDA as a food supplement.

Some people have said that creatine is the most legitimate sports supplement available today, largely because there has been so much research done with creatine compared to other sports supplements. Creatine is used extensively, mostly by those athlete's who can bebefit from increased strength such as weightlifters, bodybuilders, wrestlers and even sprinters. All of these sports require sudden bursts of strength (or energy) for short periods of time and that is exactly what phosphocreatine provides to them. In addition, creatine helps athletes to recover faster from maximum efforts.

Creatine is safe even if massive doses are taken because the body will only store so much and the rest is expelled as waste through the kidneys. An additional benefit of creatine supplementation is that it can supercharge the body with much higher levels of creatine than normal diet alone. Phosphocreatine is known to bond with water so this creates an increase in weight that is also beneficial to most strength athletes.

Creatine is almost without side effects. Some people will experience cramps when they begin to take creatine, but this is almost always because they are not taking in enough water with their creatine. Dosages of creatine should be 3-5 grams of creatine per day. Each gram should be taken with 8 ounces of water to avoid cramping and to help superhydrate the muscles. Some people have suggested a pre-loading phase with super high levels of creatine being ingested, but this is really not necessary as your body will get to it's maximum creatine levels within a week or two anyway.

Creatine is available in several forms with the most popular being creatine monohydrate. Usually this type of creatine is combined with glucose or another simple sugar to create an insulin spike and increase absorbtion of the creatine. This is ok it you're bulking, but quite bad for those who are cutting carbohydrates to lose weight. Another alternative is creatine ethyl ester which is a bit more expensive, but is not combined with simple sugars and has an absorbtion rate 30-40 times that of creatine monohydrate.

No matter which you choose, creatine is a mainstay for the strength athlete. If you haven't tried it yet I suggest that you do. Some people see very impressive strength gains and weight gains of 10-15 pounds in several weeks.

Benefits of Whey Protein

2009-11-09T01:50:00.000+08:00

Whey is one of the two proteins found in milk and milk products and it is obtained as a by-product while making cheese. Whey protein is a fusion of globular proteins that can be separated from whey. Whey Protein is known to be a very rich source of amino acids and it contains minimal fats and cholesterol. Initially, whey protein was considered a waste product obtained while making cheese, until its nutritional properties were discovered. It was a common myth that whey protein is beneficial only for the athletes, bodybuilders and sportsmen. Today, whey protein is gaining popularity among people of all ages due to its varied nutritional and health benefits. Lets have a look at some of the health benefits of whey protein.

Nutritional Benefits
Whey protein contains high levels of amino acids like essential amino acids (EAAs), branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) like leucine and cysteine. EAAs and BCCAs in whey protein help in the maintenance of muscle tissues and protein synthesis by the body. Leucine plays an important role in the protein synthesis and muscle growth. It is hence considered to be very essential for the athletes and bodybuilders. Cysteine is essential for the production of glutathione in the body. Glutathione is an anti-oxidant that is known to have anti-cancer properties and it also boosts the immune system. Whey protein provides quick nourishment to the muscles and is therefore referred to as 'fast protein'.

Health Benefits
Whey protein is known to play an important role in weight loss and weight management, maintaining cardiovascular health, providing nourishment to cancer patients, improving memory, infant nourishment and aging healthily.

Weight Loss and Weight Management: Whey protein contains minimal fat and cholesterol and is consumed as a pre-exercise meal. Studies have proved that the amino acids present in whey protein help improvise the body composition while promoting loss of fat from the body. It has bioactive components that reduce appetite and burn down fats.

Nourishment for Cancer Patients: Whey protein provides the essential nourishment that cancer patients require, but are not able to gain due to loss of appetite and side effects of cancer treatments. It is soluble, easily digested and easily absorbed by the body, which proves to be very beneficial to cancer patients. It is also said to prevent the growth of cancerous tumors and boost the immune systems of cancer patients.

Memory Improvement: Studies show that whey protein improves memory, cognitive performance and performance under stress.

Cardiovascular Health: Inclusion of whey protein in daily diet is known to have reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disorders. It also helps combat high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thereby preventing many kinds of cardiovascular disorders.

Diabetes: Whey protein helps combat Type 2 diabetes, as it is high in biological value. People suffering from type 2 diabetes can include whey protein in their diets to control blood sugar levels.

Infant Nourishment: Whey protein is being included in infant food formulas, as it is essential for their healthy growth and development. It provides them with the adequate nourishment, as it contains similar components that are found in the breast milk. It is also necessary for pregnant women, as it provides them with the increased amount of protein that their body demands.

Healthy Aging: Whey protein helps combat sarcopenia that is associated with old age and the consequent weakening of muscles. It reduces loss of protein and promotes protein synthesis in the body.

Whey protein also helps in the rapid healing of wounds, improves the functioning of the immune system, combats food allergies and body detoxification. It is available as a dietary supplement in the form powders, drinks, concentrate, etc. The various health benefits of whey protein make its addition to our diets a must.

Functions of Proteins

2009-11-08T21:04:00.001+08:00

Functions of Proteins

What Are Amino Acids?

2009-11-01T14:02:00.000+08:00

Well, amino acids in food make up protein. When protein is digested it is once again broken down into specific amino acids, that are then selectively put together for different uses. These new proteins formed in the body are what make up most solid matter in the body: skin, eyes, heart, intestines, bones and, of course, muscle.

That's why understanding what each of these aminos can do and getting more of them in your diet can be very beneficial to reaching specific goals, such as muscle building. Of course, one mustn't exaggerate, because a good protein balance is what provides health and stability, without it any of the amino acids can become toxic.

An issue that has been brought up in the case of phenylalanine, but holds true for all amino acids. To counter potential harmful effects, getting enough vitamins and minerals is important because they insure proper conversion of protein to amino and vice versa.

Depending on who you talk to, there are around 20 to 22 standard amino acids. Of those 20-22, 8 to 10 of them are considered essential, which means that you need to get a certain amount of them in your diet to function properly - our bodies cannot synthesize them from other materials, so we only get them from food.

Nutrex Lipo 6

2009-10-31T14:46:00.003+08:00

Is it worth your money? What does it have to offer you in terms of helping you burn off that fat that's still lingering around?

Here's what.

First, realize that this is an ephedra free product.

Right away, this should alleviate many individuals' fears, who worry about what ephedra does to the body and whether or not it's safe for them to be taking.

Synephrine is an ingredient that you'll find in many fat burners and acts in a similar manner to ephedra with its main influence to increase energy levels, ramp up the metabolic rate, and therefore, enhance the fat loss process. Synephrine itself is derived from the fruit called, Bitter Orange (or Citrus aurantium).

Almost no fat burner would be complete without the inclusion of caffeine. Caffeine increases alertness levels, enhances energy, and increases NEAT in some people (fidgeting types of movements). All of these can translate to more calories burned for you over the day, which then equates to greater fat loss.

Guggulsterones is an ingredient that has been used for many, many years and is now being shown to be quite effective in helping with fat burning.

Another benefit that this ingredient has is that it supports a healthy thyroid glands, and ensures that your main hormones, T3 and T4 are working in a normal healthy range. This is incredibly important in the maintenance of a healthy metabolic rate, which is without a doubt critical in the fat loss game.

Another ingredient you'll find in Lipo 6 is Bioperine, which is an extract of black pepper. The main function Bioperine has is the increased absorption of other supplements, meaning they will work more effectively with your system.

In addition to that, it will also help to increase the absorption of the foods you are eating as well, meaning you'll get even more from your diet. Since when you are trying to lose body fat you're typically eating a lowered calorie intake which can be associated with nutrient deficiencies (since it's hard to get in all the vitamins and minerals on less food), this can really be advantageous when it comes to your overall health.

Finally, the last critical ingredient in Lipo 6 that helps it deliver you the results you're looking for is yohimbe. Yohimbe has a couple of benefits. First, it acts as a vasodilator, helping get blood to the tissues in need. When you're just completed a hard workout, this is going to help your muscles receive the nutrients they need from your post-workout meal.

Additionally, another big benefit that yohimbe has is to increase blood flow to the extremities and appendages. For those who have dieted down to low body fat percentages already, or perhaps you are already noticing this, when you get quite lean, certain normal activities diminish.

So, if you are looking for a good all-around, ephedra-free fat burner, Lipo 6 is a good option. With plenty of testimonials to back this product, it works quite well for most individuals.

Keep in mind however, that fat burners work to the extent that they help make the process of dieting and working out easier. Do not think that you can simply take a supplement and see the fat fall off. You still must do the work required; the fat burner is just going to amplify your results, to help you see success faster with less frustration.

Those who are not committed to putting in the time in the gym and watching what they place in their mouth, are likely going to be disappointed in any fat burner they take, regardless of the brand or ingredients. Quick fixes don't work, so the sooner you can come to terms with reality, the sooner you can get the body you desire.

6 time Mr.Olympia - Dorian Yates' Diet

2009-10-25T13:50:00.000+08:00

To maximize mass gains the basic rule of thumb is to take in protein throughout the day at two-hour intervals, and that time-released plan includes the preworkout meal. I generally train in the late morning, and I have a meal replacement powder -- high in protein, amino acids and minerals with only a small amount of carbs -- about 90 minutes prior to my session. If you plan to eat two hours before training, it's fine to opt for a balanced meal of chicken breasts (protein), rice or potatoes (starchy carbs) and green vegetables (complex carbs).

Immediately after training, I slam down a simple-carb drink to raise insulin levels, force the carbs and amino acids back into the muscle and to restore glycogen levels. This recovery-drink supplement should be 75% simple sugars and 25% quick-to-digest proteins, an ideal postworkout carb-to-protein ratio to spur recovery.

Some bodybuilders equate sugar with energy and therefore jump to the conclusion that it's best to load carbs prior to a workout as a kickstarter. That's exactly the wrong thing to do, because your blood sugar levels will actually drop during the training session, and you'll fatigue more quickly and lose endurance. To maximize energy and recovery, like I say, I schedule a carb drink immediately after the workout is over. One hour later, I eat another balanced meal of protein (beef, chicken or fish) and complex carbs (potatoes or rice and a fibrous green vegetable). Lack of careful planning is the main impediment to making progress. Only so many nutrients can be absorbed in one meal, and that's why the goal is to eat six or seven small meals to supply your body with its essential muscle-building elements.

My diet has evolved and improved since I retired from competitive bodybuilding. I've done considerable research on how to integrate a blend of fast-and-slow-acting proteins into my meal plan to trigger growth. The following chart details my typical day of meals -- designed to maximize protein intake and trigger gains in lean body mass -- while I'm at home in Birmingham, England.

That's my nutritional rota, and it keeps the metabolism ticking along quite nicely. The biggest mistake most bodybuilders make is skipping meals and then foolishly trying to overcompensate by bingeing and overeating later in the day.

Plan ahead. Allow your body adequate postworkout carbs for recovery. Don't go too low on carbs or your body will be forced to recruit protein for energy during workouts. Pack in enough protein to ensure steady gains and to feel healthier and stronger at the office and in the gym.

What Is Creatine?

2009-10-22T15:07:00.000+08:00

A French scientist discovered creatine in 1835. Creatine is a natural constituent of meat, mainly found in red meat. Creatine is manufactured naturally in the body from the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine. This process takes place in the kidneys, liver, and pancreas.

Approximately 40% of the body's creatine stores are free creatine (Cr), while the remaining 60% is stored in form of creatine phosphate (CP). The typical male adult processes 2 grams of creatine per day, and replaces that amount through dietary intake and fabrication within the body.

Creatine is used for the resynthesis of ATP. ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is the "power" that drives muscular energetics. When a muscle is required to contract, the bonds in the ATP molecule are split, yielding ADP (adenosine-diphosphate). The energy released by breaking this bond powers the contraction of the muscle.

When ATP is depleted within the cell, the cell can no longer contract. There are several methods by which the body rebuilds ATP. The fastest method, without oxygen, is through CP. Creatine phosphate is "split" to yield the phosphate portion of the molecule.

This phosphate portion bonds to the ADP, turning it back to ATP. Once CP stores within the cell are depleted, the body must use other methods to replenish ATP.

Supplementation with creatine increases Cr and CP within the muscle, allowing further capacity to regenerate ATP. In other words, the creatine enhances the ability of the muscle to maintain power output during brief periods of high-intensity exercise. The periods are brief because the ability of a cell to store CP is limited, therefore the body will quickly move to other methods of replenishing ATP.

The majority of studies regarding creatine supplementation have used creatine monohydrate, the form of creatine bound to a water molecule. Some studies suggest that the combination of creatine and carbohydrate will enhance absorption or "uptake" of creatine. Science shows that creatine is unstable in liquid form, meaning that serum or liquid delivery systems are currently not supported by scientific literature.

The creatine rapidly degrades to creatinine, which is not useable by the body. There is very little support for the notion that creatine in any type of mixture, including an effervescent mixture, is absorbed more efficiently by the body. A company known as Albion Laboratories, Inc. claims to have found an effective delivery mechanism by chelating creatine to magnesium (a chelate is an organic compound that is typically absorbed more readily by the body than individual elements).

ARGININE!

2009-10-22T04:55:00.000+08:00

ARGININE!

One bodybuilding supplement MVP is undoubtedly arginine, an amino acid which can benefit the hard-training athlete in two distinct ways.

For a while, we've known that arginine appears to bump up GH by cutting down the release of growth hormone inhibiting hormone, which curtails the release of GH. By decreasing GHIH release, arginine boosts GH output. Then in the late '90s, nitric oxide was found to play a critical role in numerous physical processes. It was also discovered that the body produces NO from arginine.

That finding initiated a wave of NO supplements containing arginine as the main ingredient. Nowadays, NO's ability to dilate blood vessels is the main reason bodybuilders take arginine. Dilated blood vessels are open wider, allowing more blood flow through to the muscles, along with greater amounts of oxygen, nutrients, anabolic hormones and water. This results in a bigger muscle pump, greater strength (as discovered in a 2006 study), increased muscle growth and even fat loss (as was shown in a 2007 study).

Taking arginine seriously to enjoy all the benefits this alpha amino offers, you need to be concerned with several factors: timing; the form of arginine you take; proper dosing; and, to boost its effects, stacking arginine with other supplements.

* Timing As research is now showing to be true for numerous supplements, timing is one of the most critical aspects of taking arginine. When it comes to higher NO levels, no time of day is more important than 30-60 minutes before workouts. Boosting NO levels preworkout will dilate your blood vessels to provide your muscles more blood flow, oxygen, nutrients and anabolic hormones. This will create a greater pump during the workout, as well as increase your energy levels and allow you to train harder and longer. It will also benefit muscle recovery and growth afterward. In fact, you should consider having a second dose of arginine at the end of your workouts, further boosting blood flow to your muscles for even greater muscle recovery and growth.

* Stacking If you read the ingredients list on most NO boosters, you will likely notice that in addition to arginine, the products include multiple other supplements. These are added to enhance the effects of arginine. One common addition is citrulline. This amino acid not only promotes energy, but also increases blood levels of arginine, which can then be converted to NO and GH. Look for supplements that provide 1-3 g of citrulline per dose.

The body requires an enzyme called nitric oxide synthase to convert arginine to NO. To maximize the amount of arginine that is converted to NO, you need to take a supplement that increases the activity of NOS, such as 50-100 milligrams of Pycnogenol (a trademarked extract of the French maritime pine tree), or 100-200 mg of standardized American ginseng. You should also consider using supplements that decrease the breakdown of NO to enhance its benefits in the body for even longer. An easy way to do this is to take 500-1,000 mg of vitamin C, as research shows this vitamin protects NO by preventing its degradation by free radicals.

In addition to supplements that boost NO production and decrease its breakdown, you should also consider taking supplements that increase blood flow through a mechanism that doesn't rely on NO. Rutaecarpine is an extract of Evodia rutaecarpa, an herb that promotes blood vessel dilation by altering calcium levels in the cells that form blood vessels. Take 10-100 mg of rutaecarpine with each arginine dose to maximize blood flow.

Use the following guidelines to get maximal benefits from arginine. You can buy each supplement separately and take them together or look for products that include them all.

CREATINE

2009-10-21T03:58:00.000+08:00

By now creatine is more or less a bodybuilding staple, nearly as commonly stocked in a bodybuilder's pantry as whey protein. It's also well known for the size and strength increases it imparts. What's less familiar to most, however, is that creatine can also contribute to fat loss: Get lean with creatine! Kind of catchy, no?

Don't take our word for the supplement's fat burning ability though. One study found that one month of creatine supplementation not only increased strength and muscle mass, but also the resting metabolic rate in men. In other words, guys who sat around and just watched television and drank creatine mixes every day had an increased metabolic rate of about 50 calories per day. Among guys who took creatine and also lifted weights, the increase in resting metabolism was about 100 calories per day. That may seem small, but it's important to remember that in this study, the guys who lifted but did not take creatine had no change in their resting metabolic rate.

Another study performed by the U.S. Department of Defense found that soldiers who took creatine for just one week had an increase in bench-press strength, gained 4-7 pounds of muscle, and lost 1-2 pounds of bodyfat. Exercisers who took a placebo experienced none of these positive changes and actually gained some bodyfat. So, no, you're not nuts if you could swear you were losing fat while on creatine. In fact, it's a great supplement to take when you are getting lean because it helps you maintain strength gains and muscle mass while you strip off fat on a lower-carb or lower-calorie diet

For those who want to see if you can both gain and lose with creatine, try taking 5 grams twice per day on training days - once about 30 minutes before hitting the gym and again immediately after - or 5 grams in the morning on an empty stomach on non-training days.

Deca Durabolin: Miracle or Monster?

2009-10-20T06:29:00.000+08:00

DECA DURABOLIN (Nandrolone decanoate)

Deca Durabolin has a long history of use in the athletic community and remains, to this day, to be one of the most popular steroids in the sport's world. The popularity it enjoys stems from the fact that it has a very high anabolic activity and produces significant mass increases with relatively few side effects. It also produces less water retention, has less effect on blood pressure and is far less toxic to the liver and kidneys than most of its mass-building buddies.

Another interesting quality of Deca is that is helps alleviate the pain of sore joints. Some speculate that it exerts this effect by occupying the same anti-inflammatory receptors that cortisol does. In doing so, it displaces the more catabolic cortisol and replaces it with an anabolic analogue that has similar anti-inflammatory properties. While this sounds like a miracle for athletes with connective tissue problems and moderate to severe joint pain, there's some data to suggest that it might also be the root of some chronic degenerative changes that occur in the joint later in life.

Of course it would be misleading to present Deca Durabolin as a drug completely devoid of side effects. When dosages go beyond 400-600mg/week sensitive individuals may see an increase in blood pressure, prolonged bleeding time of cuts, increased oil production by the sebaceous gland (leading to acne breakouts), increased hostility, increased sex drive and a fall in sperm production. If blood pressure increases too much, headaches can become more frequent. Oh, and of course we can't overlook the fact that long-term use of this drug by male athletes can lead to impotence (which is the exact opposite of the increased sex drive experienced when dosages are kept within limits and for acceptable durations of time). The dreaded "Deca Dick" (as it has become widely known) doesn't seem to affect users that are combining Deca with another more androgenic compound such as testosterone, trenbolone, or dianabol.

As for the female user, women can usually get away with a dose of up to 50mg/week without any major problems. However, virilization (masculinizing side effects) is always a concern when women use any anabolic hormone. While each individual user has differing sensitivities and side effects , common problems include deepening of the voice, increased body and facial hair, increased acne breakouts, and clitoral hypertrophy .

As with all steroids, diet is very important for effectiveness to be maximized. Protein intake should be high, as should overall calorie intake if significant mass gains are to be experienced.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGES:

Deca Durabolin is commonly used in the range of 200 - 600 mg/week. Injecting more than 600mg/week is not advised. Despite this fact, there are many reports of bodybuilders taking as much as 1000mg/ week. In the case of Deca Durabolin, more is not necessarily better.

Most male athletes experience good results with dosages as low as 400mg/week. If large gains in muscle mass are the primary goal then stacking Deca with drugs such as Dianabol and Testosterone is not uncommon.

For female athletes 25-50mg/week is the commonly used dose and this is often combined with Winstrol, Anavar, or Primobolan tablets. Dosages over 100mg are not advised.

In conclusion, Deca Durabolin is often used where problems with testosterone use have been encountered. It is less prone to aromatization and is deemed to produce an overall sense of well being. One final warning; for those intending to participate in sports that drug-test their athletes, it's important to understand that Deca metabolites can last in the body for up to 18 months (and possibly longer depending on bodyfat levels during use) which can easily result in a failed drug test for upwards of a year and a half after the final injection

all about gaining MASS

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EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL MASS GAINING DIET:

MEAL 1:

6 whole omega-3 eggs with 1 cup of oatmeal

MEAL 2:

Meal Replacement SHAKE with a liquid carbohydrate drink (such as GATORAIDE or ULTRAFUEL)

MEAL 3:

� pound (8oz) of chicken (or turkey or filet of sole or shrimp) with � cup nuts (almonds, cashews, or walnuts) with 1 cup RICE

MEAL 4:

Same as MEAL 2

MEAL 5:

� pound (8oz) of red meat (or salmon or swordfish) with a salad with 2 tablespoon of olive or macadamia nut oil and vinegar with 1 baked potato and/or yam

MEAL 6: Same as MEAL 3

MEAL 7: Same as MEAL 2

MEAL 8: 6 whole omega-3 eggs with1 cup grits

SUGGESTED MASS-GAINING SUPPLEMENTS:

1. Multivitamin 2 x per day (take all vitamins with food): Men should take a multivitamin "without iron" added (women require iron since they lose blood, and thus, iron when they menstruate monthly)
2. Vitamin C 1000mg 2 x per day (anti-oxidant): Antioxidants prevent damage from free radicals (which can further damage muscle cells even after the workout is completed). By reducing cellular damage to muscle tissue, it enables the damaged muscle (from training) to repair itself at a greatly accelerated rate
3. Vitamin E (with Selenium) 400IU 2x per day (anti-oxidant): Two other vital Antioxidants.
4. Omega-3 Fish Oil Pills 1000mg2-3x per day (essential omega-3 fats)
5. Evening Primrose Oil 1300mg 2 x per day (essential omega-6 fats): As mentioned before, essential fatty acids are required to help rebuild broken down tissues in the body. If not consumed, daily, they will, essentially, stunt future muscle growth.
6. MSM Powder (for joints and tissue repair) 2000mg 2 x per day: All bodybuilders, at one time or another, have had joint pain and/or injuries. MSM is an extremely bio-available source of sulfur that is vital in the repair of connective tissue (joint surfaces, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage). Sulfur is also a necessary component in the repair and synthesis of muscle tissue and since we don't eat many foods that are high in sulfur, MSM becomes a very desirable supplement to the mass-gaining or contest-dieting bodybuilder.
7. Glucosamine sulfate 1000mg 2x per day: Glucosamine sulfate is another component of connective tissue that is very rarely consumed in the diet (since not many people eat ligaments and tendons along with there chicken breasts and filet mignons). Ingesting adequate amounts of glucosamine, has, experimentally, been illustrated to aid in the repair of torn meniscal cartilages, degenerative joint surfaces, and weak ligaments and tendons.
8. Creatine 5 grams 2 x per day (5g in the morning/ 5g after you train): Creatine is one of the most incredible natural supplements to hit the market. Its strong presence, even after almost 10 years on the market, is a testament to its truly unique abilities. It does two distinct, yet invaluable, jobs in the body.

First, it causes a volumizing (swelling) effect on the muscle cells such that the muscles find themselves in an extremely anabolic environment 24 hours a day. NOTE: Muscle cells love to be well hydrated. In fact, dehydrated muscle cells are very catabolic-that is, they are much more likely to break down.

Second, Creatine buffers ATP levels in muscle tissue (ATP is the only energy source that powers the muscle cells). The reason your muscles never run out of energy is because Creatine (as Creatine-phosphate inside the muscle cell) ensures that ATP levels are constantly regenerated. The more Creatine found inside the muscle cell, the greater the potential source of ATP. This is a great advantage to over-trained, contest, bodybuilders and endurance athletes who require tremendous stores of ATP to fuel these long, strenuous workouts.

ULTIMATE MASS-GAINING DRUG CYCLE:

Week	IGF-1 (mcg/day)	Testosterone Cypionate (mg/week)	Equipoise (mg/week)	Sustanon 250 (mg/week)	Trenbolone acetate (mg/week)	Growth Hormone (IU/day)	Arimidex (mg/EOD)
1	11	800	300			2	1
2	11	800	300			2	1
3	11	1000	350			2	1
4	11	1000	350			3	1
5		1200	400			3	1
6		1200	400			3	1
7	11	1000	350			3	1
8	11	1000	300			4	1
9	11			750	150	4	1
10	11			750	150	4	1
11				1000	200	4	1
12				1000	200	4	1
13	11			1250	225	3	1
14	11			1250	225	3	1
15	11			1000	250	2	1
16	11			1000	250	2	1

Testolic

2009-06-28T08:19:00.004+08:00

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Testolic is the brand name for the steroid Testosterone propionate. It is an esterified form of the base steroid testosterone which gives a slows release of the steroid into the blood stream. Levels will peak after 24-36 hours and begin tapering from there on out, making the longest possible time-span between injections about 3 days. Most athletes will opt to inject 50-100 mg every day to every other day. It is certainly not the most user-friendly steroid. Frequent injections can be painful and is not that pleasant to inject. Injection-sites can become irritated and swell. This is a testosterone with a high risk of side-effects so the use of Nolvadex and Provironum are highly advised if you plan to see a cycle through. Testolic can also be used in a cutting cylcle. By injecting every two or three days and using only 50-75 mg each time, no notable water builds up and no fat is deposited thus allowing a user to stay relatively lean. So this type of testosterone can be used to keep gaining or retaining mass until 2-3 weeks out of contest time with relatively little difficulty. Although most will choose to add Proviron (50-100 mg/day) out of precaution. Its best use is still in bulking phases to pack on mass.The site of injection is best rotated each time or problems can occur. Thid compound is irrigative and the damage to the skin and underlying tissue can cause some cosmetic problems if it becomes repetitive. For bulking purposes it is best stacked with a base compound such as Deca-durabolin (nandrolone) maybe also with the addition of Dianabol or Anadrol .For cutting, the best addition is that of Provironum which will reduce estrogen build-up and also increase the muscles hardness and strength . The use of anti-estrogens is advised. Should problems arise starting on 20-40 mg of Nolvadex until a while after problems subside should be sufficient for all intents and purposes. A post-cycle therapy with Nolva/Clomid and HCG is necessary. Usually one will start HCG the last week or two weeks of a stack and run it about 4 weeks. HCG shots of 1500-3000 IU given every 5th or 6th day. That means during the end of a cycle, one shot of HCG is given per two shots of testosterone. A user should also opt to wait on using clomid or Nolvadex until the androgen is cleared. One will then start on either 40-50 mg of Nolvadex or 150 mg of Clomid per day for a period of two weeks, and then follow it up with 20-25 mg of Nolvadex or 100 mg of Clomid per day for another two weeks. Post-cycle therapy will facilitate the return of natural testosterone and make it more likely for the user to retain most of the mass he gained while on the cycle.

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Cytomel T3

2009-06-27T07:59:00.001+08:00

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Cytomel

(liothyronine sodium)

Cytomel is a synthetic T3 hormone. As you may already know, most natural T3 is not produced directly by your thyroid gland, but rather is converted from the T4 thyroid hormone. (8)

Cytomel T3 Weight Loss

Natural T3 is a regulator of the oxidative metabolism of energy producing substrates (food or stored substrates like fat, muscle, and glycogen) by the mitochondria. The mitochondria, as you will recall from your high school biology class, are usually referred to as the "cell´s powerhouses" because they produce ATP. Taking Cytomel (supplemental T3) greatly increases the uptake of nutrients into the mitochondria and also their oxidation rate (i.e. the rate at which they are burned for energy), by increasing the activities of the enzymes involved in the oxidative metabolic pathway. Everything is working harder, in other words, and more fuel is needed to supplement this increased work rate. Therefore, as you can guess, taking supplemental Cytomel will increase your body´s energy demands. And if you are in a hypocaloric state, you will begin burning even fatter primarily due to an increase in ATP. This increased ATP causes an increase in overall metabolic activity. (8)(9)This is exactly what we want, and is why we would be taking thyroid hormones like Cytomel in the first place. If you aren´t taking anabolic steroids with your Cytomel, however, your body may start to eat away muscle to provide energy for you to function. Remember mitochondria/ATP aren´t very picky, but they are very efficient. What I mean by this is that they will use whatever is on hand to generate energy for your body to continue functioning, fat, protein, glucose; it doesn´t matter to ATP, as long as there´s something to give them energy. Taking this drug will increase their need to find something to burn to create this energy. Ergo, if we aren´t taking anabolic steroids while taking our T3, we may lose too much muscle, especially while dieting.

Thus we can see that there are many advantages to using Cytomel to optimize our metabolic rate. It will also increase your body´s ability to synthesize protein, but from what I´ve seen personally, it acts as a catabolic when it isn´t administered with anabolic steroids. It is often the last thing added into a precontest diet, as it has a reputation for getting rid of the last few percentages of bodyfat& the "sticky fat" as it´s called in bodybuilding, the fat that just doesn´t want to leave you in the last few weeks of dieting. I think this is a poor use for this drug, and that it should be the first thing added into a diet to lose fat, as it will optimize your metabolic rate, which should be done at the outset of a diet, not after the calorie restriction has diminished your thyroid output and you are adding it in simply to replace what was lost.

References:

Catecholamines inhibit Ca(2+)-dependent proteolysis in rat skeletal muscle through beta(2)-adrenoceptors and cAMP. Navegantes LC, Resano NM, Migliorini RH, Kettelhut IC Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2001 Sep;281(3):E449-54
Regulation of human adipocyte gene expression by thyroid hormone J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2002 Feb;87(2):630-4 Viguerie N, Millet L, Avizou S, Vidal H, Larrouy D, Langin D.
Alpha 2- and beta-adrenergic receptor binding and action in gluteal adipocytes from patients with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism Metabolism 1987 Nov;36(11):1031-9 Richelsen B, Sorensen NS
Regulation of beta 1- and beta 3-adrenergic agonist-stimulated lipolytic response in hyperthyroid and hypothyroid rat white adipocytes Br J Pharmacol 2000 Feb;129(3):448-56. Germack R, Starzec A, Perret GY
Role of thyroid hormone in the control of growth hormone gene expression Braz J Med Biol Res 1994 May;27(5):1269-72. Volpato CB, Nunes MT.
Low-dose T(3) improves the bed rest model of simulated weightlessness in men and women. Am J Physiol 1999 Aug;277(2 Pt 1):E370-9 Lovejoy JC, Smith SR, Zachwieja JJ, Bray GA, Windhauser MM, Wickersham PJ, Veldhuis JD, Tulley R, de la Bretonne JA.
Effects of long-term growth hormone (GH) and triiodothyronine (T3) administration on functional hepatic nitrogen clearance in normal man. Wolthers T, Grofte T, Moller N, Vilstrup H, Jorgensen. J Hepatol 1996 Mar;24(3):313-9
Human Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edition. John w. Hole jr.
Physicians Desk Reference
Recovery of pituitary thyrotropic function after withdrawal of prolonged thyroid-suppression therapy. N Engl J Med 1975 Oct 2;293(14):681-4 Vagenakis AG, Braverman LE, Azizi F, Portinay GI, Ingbar SH.
Patterns off recovery of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in patients taken of chronic thyroid therapy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1975 Jul;41(1):70-80 Krugman LG, Hershman JM, Chopra IJ, Levine GA, Pekary E, Geffner DL, Chua Teco GN

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Anavar

2009-06-26T07:57:00.004+08:00

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Anavar ( Oxandrolone )

Anavar (oxandrolone) is not very toxic, not very androgenic, mildly anabolic, and pretty mild on the body's HPTA (Hypothalamic-Testicular-Pituitary-Axis). Those are its 4 major points, and I'd like to examine each one a bit further; as usual, gym-rumors and internet conjecture has made this steroid the subject of many misconceptions.

Anavar Dosage

Due to its being a mild steroid in every sense of the word, high amounts of Anavar dosage are needed. It binds reasonably well to the AR, but pretty high doses are still needed and I would never suggest doing less than 20mgs/day. In fact, 20-80mgs are needed to start halting AIDS related wasting(1) and recovering weight for burn victims (2) so that's the range I'd recommend keeping your dosages in concerning this compound. Personally, I'd use 100mgs/day if I were ever going to try this stuff. Any less than this amount (20-100mgs) would be a waste. For women, however, I think 2.5-10mgs/day would suffice. Virilation is not a concern with this compound, as it is only very mildly androgenic (3). Water retention is also virtually nil with it.

Although Anavar is an oral steroid, and has been alpha-alkylated to survive oral ingestion and the first pass through the liver, it's still relatively mild in that respect too..., the unique chemical configuration of oxandrolone both confers a resistance to liver metabolism as well as noticable anabolic activity. It would also appear that Anavar appears not to exhibit the serious hepatotoxic effects (jaundice, cholestatic hepatitis, peliosis hepatis, hyperplasias and neoplasms) typically attributed to the C17alpha-alkylated AASs. (17) Anavar has even been used successfully in some studies to heal cutaneous wounds (7), or to improve respiratory function (18). Both of these novel properties could make it a good choice for in-season use for boxers, Mixed Martial Arts competitors, and other such athletes.

Anavar and Fat Loss

Now here's some interesting stuff for anyone interested primarily in the fat loss properties of this stuff: Anavar may be what we'd call a "fat-burning steroid". Abdominal and visceral fat were both reduced in one study when subjects in the low/normal natural testosterone range used anavar (4). In another study, appendicular, total, and trunk fat were all reduced with a relatively small dose of 20mgs/day (8), and no exercise. In addition, weight gained with anavar may be nearly permanent too. It might not be much, but you'll stand a good chance of keeping most of it. In one study, subjects maintained their weight (re)gains from anavar for at least 6 months after cessation (2)! Concomitantly, in another study, Twelve weeks after discontinuing oxandrolone, 83% of the reductions in total, trunk, and extremity fat were also sustained (8)! If you're regaining weight, Anavar will give you nearly permanent gains, and if you are trying to lose fat (and you keep your diet in check), the fat lost with Anavar is basically looks to be nearly permanent. Check this chart out:

Absolute change in total fat mass (A) and trunk fat (B) by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry from baseline to study week 12 (solid bars) and from baseline to study week 24 (open bars) in the placebo (n = 12) and the oxandrolone (n = 20) study groups. Values are means ' SE. *Significant decrease from baseline, P < 0.001. Significant difference between study groups for change in fat mass from 0 to 12 wk, P < 0.001. (15)(8)

Anavar Cycles

Keep in mind this is all without any Post-Cycle-Therapy, and without any change in diet or training! And although many of the studies done on oxandrolone use elderly men or young boys as the test subjects, some evidence suggests that many of the effects of oxandrolone are not age dependant (11). If you are following the typical "time on = time off" protocol, this means you can lose a bunch of fat during your time on, then keep most (if not all) of it off until your next cycle. That makes it a great drug for athletes who are drug tested and need to be clean for their season, yet need to keep the fat/weight they lost on their cycle off& I'm thinking about wrestlers and other weight-class athletes. Anavar is also the clear choice for a "spring-cutting" cycle, to look great at the beach and you can use it up until the summer starts, and then keep the fat off during the entire beach season!

Anavar is great for strength and cutting purposes, but not for bulking or a lot of weight gain. In other words, what I'm saying is that everything you gain will be solid. Personally I am leaning towards a theory which basically purports that the more solid your gains are, the more you'll keep (percentage-wise). It makes sense, when you think about it; people make a lot of weight gains on the highly water-retentive steroids (Dbol, A50, long estered testosteones, etc. ), but lose the greatest percentage of their gains afterwards. The same seems to be opposite for the steroids which cause less (or no) water retention (Anavar, Primo, Winstrol, etc& ).

So why else may you keep such a high proportion of what you gained on anavar? Well, I think it may be due to it's relatively light impact on the HPTA, which brings me to my final point; Anavar will not totally shut down your HPTA, especially at lower doses (unlike testosterone, which will eventually do this even at a 100mg dose, or deca which will do it with a single 100mg dose). This could be due, at least partly, to the fact that Anavar doesn't aromatize (convert to estrogen).

Serum testosterone, SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), and LH (Leutinizing Hormone) will be slightly suppressed with low doses of Anavar, but less than with other compounds. FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) , IGF1 (Insulin Like Growth Factor 1) and GH (Growth Hormone) will not be suppressed with a low dose of Anavar, but will actually be raised significantly (12)(13)(14) as you may have guessed, and LH will even experience a "rebound" effect when you stop using anavar (3) If your endocrine system and HPTA are funtioning normally, you should be able to use anavar with minimal insult to it, and can even keep most of your values within the normal range (5).

Thus, Anavar may even be ideal for use in bridges between cycles, (at very low doses under 10mgs perhaps), or as previously mentioned, for cutting/strength cycles at 50-100mgs.

Anavar Profile

[17b-hydroxy-17a-methyl-2-oxa-5a-androstane-3-one]
Molecular Weight: 306.4442
Formula: C19H30O3
Melting Point: 235 238 Celcius
Manufacturer: BTG, SPA, Originally Searle (1964)
Effective dose: (Men)20-100mgs/day (or .125mg/kg~bdywt); (Women) 2.5-20mgs.day
Active Life: 8-12 hours
Detection Time: 3 weeks
Anabolic/Androgenic Ratio (Range): 322-630:24

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Demling RH., Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, enhances the healing of a cutaneous wound in the rat., Wound Repair Regen 2000 Mar-Apr;8(2):97-102
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Demling RH, Orgill DP., The anticatabolic and wound healing effects of the testosterone analog oxandrolone after severe burn injury., J Crit Care 2000 Mar;15(1):12-7
Hart DW, Wolf SE, Ramzy PI, Chinkes DL, Beauford RB, Ferrando AA, Wolfe RR, Herndon DN., Anabolic effects of oxandrolone after severe burn., Ann Surg 2001 Apr;233(4):556-64
Demling RH, DeSanti L., The rate of restoration of body weight after burn injury, using the anabolic agent oxandrolone, is not age dependent., Burns 2001 Feb;27(1):46-51
Demling RH, DeSanti L., Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, significantly increases the rate of weight gain in the recovery phase after major burns., J Trauma 1997 Jul;43(1):47-51
Papadimitriou A, Preece MA, Rolland-Cachera MF, Stanhope R., The anabolic steroid oxandrolone increases muscle mass in prepubertal boys with constitutional delay of growth., J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2001 Jun;14(6):725-7
Doeker B, Muller-Michaels J, Andler W, Induction of early puberty in a boy after treatment with oxandrolone? Horm Res 1998;50(1):46-8
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Nolvadex - Tamoxifen Citrate

2009-06-17T22:00:00.004+08:00

Nolvadex and Gynecomastia

This drug is used as a first line defense against breast cancer. In the late 80´s, Dan Duchaine speculated that it could also be used by bodybuilders to halt the development of another type of tumor in the mammary gland, Gynecomastia.

Nolvadex is commonly referred to in quite a few ways: as a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator), as an anti-estrogen and finally as a triphenylethylene.

Nolvadex actually has quite a few applications for the steroid using athlete. First and foremost, it´s most common use is for the prevention of gynecomastia. Nolvadex does this by actually competing for the receptor site in breast tissue, and binding to it. Thus, we can safely say that the effect of tamoxifen is through estrogen receptor blockade of breast tissue, especially since total body estradiol increases with use of tamoxifen. Clearly, if you are on a cycle which includes steroids which convert to estrogen, you may want to consider nolvadex as a good choice to run along side them.

Nolvadex Cycle

Nolvadex, however, is not the most potent ancillary compound we can use on a cycle, but it is probably the safest considering it doesn´t actually reduce estrogen in your body keeping some estrogen floating around could have many benefits on muscle growth, as well. Estrogen is also important for a properly functioning immune system, and not only that, but your lipid profile (both HDL and LDL) should also show marked improvement with administration of tamoxifen. Many bodybuilders actually use this stuff during their cycle for the health benefits provided by it. If, however, you are preparing for a bodybuilding contest, you need to use something which will suck most (if not all) of the estrogen out of your body. I am speculating that you may be able to use Nolvadex for the majority of a contest prep cycle, to keep yourself relatively healthy.

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Milk Thistle

2009-06-17T21:39:00.004+08:00

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Milk thistle

Overview:

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protects the liver from toxins, including certain drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.

Although a number of animal studies demonstrate that milk thistle can be helpful in protecting the liver, results in human studies are mixed.

Mushroom Poisoning

Milk thistle has been used as an emergency antidote to poisoning by deathcap mushroom (Amanita phalloides). Animal studies have found that milk thistle extract completely counteracts the toxic effects of the mushroom when given within 10 minutes of ingestion. If given within 24 hours of ingestion, it significantly reduces the risk of liver damage and death.

Liver disease from alcohol

Although milk thistle is often suggested as a treatment for alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis, scientific studies show mixed results. Some studies show improvements in liver function and survival rate. But problems in the design of the studies (such as small numbers of participants and differences in dosing and duration of milk thistle therapy) make it difficult to draw any real conclusions.

Viral hepatitis

Although milk thistle is widely used in the treatment of viral hepatitis (particularly hepatitis C), results from four studies were contradictory. Some found improvements in liver function, while others did not. None of the studies compared milk thistle with interferon or other medications for viral hepatitis.

Cancer

Early laboratory studies also suggest that silymarin and other active substances in milk thistle may have anti-cancer effects. These substances appear to stop cancer cells from dividing and proliferating, shorten their life span, and reduce blood supple to tumors. More studies are needed, however, to show whether milk thistle has any effects in the body (not just test tubes).

Plant Description:

Milk thistle is native to the Mediterranean region, and is now found throughout the world. This stout thistle usually grows in dry, sunny areas. The spiny stems branch at the top, and reach a height of 4 to 10 feet. The leaves are wide, with white blotches or veins. Milk thistle gets its name from the milky white fluid that comes from the leaves when they are crushed. The flowers are red-purple. The small, hard-skinned fruit is brown, spotted, and shiny. Milk thistle spreads quickly (it is considered a weed in some parts of the world), and it matures quickly, in less than a year.

What's It Made Of?:

The active ingredient, or liver-protecting compound, in milk thistle is known as silymarin. Silymarin is actually a group of flavonoids (silibinin, silidianin, and silicristin), which are thought to help repair liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances. Silymarin also keeps new liver cells from being destroyed by these same substances, reduces inflammation (which is why it is often suggested for people with liver inflammation or hepatitis), and is a potent antioxidant.

Most milk thistle products are standardized preparations made from the seeds of the plant. Most preparations are standardized to contain 70 - 80% of silymarin.

Available Forms:

Capsules of standardized dried herb (each capsule contains about 120 - 140 mg silymarin)
Liquid extract
Tincture
Silymarin phosphatidylcholine complex

A few studies show that a silymarin-phosphatidylcholine complex may be absorbed more easily than regular standardized milk thistle. A key element in cell membranes, phosphatidylcholine helps silymarin attach easily to cell membranes. This may keep toxins from getting inside liver cells. Alcohol extracts should be avoided by anyone with alcohol-related liver disease.

How to Take It:

Pediatric

There are no studies showing whether it is safe to give milk thistle to a child. Liver problems can be serious and should be diagnosed by a physician. Talk to your doctor before giving milk thistle to a child.

Adult

If you think you have a liver problem, you should see a doctor, as liver disease can be life-threatening.

Recommended dose: 200 - 400 mg one to three times per day or silymarin-phosphatidylcholine complex 100 - 200 mg two times per day.

Precautions:

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a health care practitioner.

Side effects are usually mild and may involve stomach upset and diarrhea. Some people may get a rash from touching milk thistle plants.

Milk thistle should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

People with a history of hormone-related cancers, including breast and uterine cancer and prostate cancer, should not take milk thistle.

Possible Interactions:

If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use milk thistle without first talking to your healthcare provider.

Antipsychotics -- includes butyrophenones (such as haloperidol) and phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, and promethazine)
Phenytoin -- a medication used for seizures
Halothane -- a medication used during general anesthesia

Milk thistle may interfere with the following medications, because both milk thistle and these medications are broken down by the same liver enzymes:

Allergy drugs -- such as fexofenadine (Allegra)
Drugs for high cholesterol -- such as lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor)
Anti-anxiety drugs -- including alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan)
Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs (blood thinners) -- including clopidogrel (Plavix) and warfarin (Coumadin)
Some cancer drugs

Alternative Names:

Silybum marianum; St. Mary's thistle

Reviewed last on: 6/13/2007
Steven D. Ehrlich, N.M.D., private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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Anabolics
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* DECA DURABOLIN 100mg 1mL - Php 500.00

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2009-04-08T19:51:00.004+08:00

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FOR SALE: SUSTANON 250 1ml - Php 450.00

2009-04-04T22:12:00.003+08:00

SUSTANON 250mg 1mL - Php 450.00

Sustanon
Generic Name: 4 testosterones
Sustanon 250 is an oil-based injectable containing four different testosterone compounds: testosterone propionate, 30 mg; testosterone phenylpropionate, 60 mg; testosterone isocaproate, 60mg; and testosterone decanoate, 100 mg. The mixture of the testosterones are time-released to provide an immediate effect while still remaining active in the body for up to a month. As with other testosterones, Sustanon is an androgenic steroid with a pronounced anabolic effect. Therefore, athletes commonly use Sustanon to put on mass and size while increasing strength. However, unlike other testosterone compounds such as cypionate and enanthate, the use of Sustanon leads to less water retention and estrogenic side effects. This characteristic is extremely beneficial to bodybuilders who suffer from gynecomastia yet still seek the powerful anabolic effect of an injectable testosterone.
Although Sustanon remains active for up to a month, injections should be taken at least once a week to keep testosterone levels stable. A steroid novice can expect to gain about 20 pounds within a couple of months by using only 500 mg of Sustanon a week. More advanced athletes will obviously need higher dosages to obtain the desired effect.

Sustanon is a fairly safe steroid but it is probably wise to use an antiestrogen such as Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) or Proviron (mesterolone). Athletes interested in rapid size and strength gains find that Sustanon stacks extremely well with orals such as Anadrol (oxymetholone) and Dianabol (methandrostenlone). On the other hand, Sustanon also stacks well with Parabolan (trenbolone hexahydrobencylcarbonate), Masteron (drostanolone propionate), and Winstrol (stanozolol) for athletes seeking the hard, ripped look.

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Weider Amino6000 100caps - Php 850.00

2009-04-02T19:25:00.003+08:00

Weider Amino6000 100caps - Php 850.00

Weider Amino 6000

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Twinlab Ripped Fuel Extreme 60caps - Php 1,350.00

2009-03-31T14:34:00.003+08:00

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BSN - N.O.-Xplode - Php 3,100.00

2009-03-30T22:21:00.003+08:00

BSN - N.O.-Xplode - Php 3,100.00

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BSN Syntha 6 - Php 2,300.00

2009-03-30T00:10:00.003+08:00

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Optimum Nutrition - Amino 2222 - 325tabs - Php 1,700.00

2009-03-29T04:38:00.000+08:00

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BSN - Nitrix

2009-03-28T05:58:00.001+08:00

BSN - Nitrix

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Size/Count: 180 count
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Minimal Cycle Length: 6 weeks
Optimal Cycle Length: 12 weeks
Suggested Cycle Off Length: 4 weeks

BSN Cellmass - Php 3,200

2009-03-26T20:50:00.001+08:00

BSN Cellmass - Php 3,200

Cellmass Highlights:

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Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice 10.45lbs - Php 2,800.00

2009-03-24T20:58:00.002+08:00

Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice 10.45lbs - Php 2,800.00

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Hydroxycut Hardcore 120 caps - Php 2,200

2009-03-24T05:21:00.004+08:00

Hydroxycut Hardcore 120 caps - Php 2,200

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Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass 12lbs - Php 3,000

2009-03-24T05:10:00.006+08:00

Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass 12lbs - Php 3,000

Ilium Stanabolic - Stanozolol

2009-03-10T21:45:00.001+08:00

Ilium Stanabolic - STANAZOLOL

Php 2,200 - 20ml

Php 4,500 - 50ml

Intra-muscular water based injectable

Overview:

Originally known as Winstrol, this oral or injectable steroid with a pronounced anabolic effect.

Good for:

Stanozolol does aromatize and water retention uncommon. It promotes muscle hardness and strength without a substantial increase in body mass. It is ideally suited for low calorie diets and contest preparation. The compound is very safe and has few side effects, however, the oral version can lead to some typical side effects like acne, increased sex drive, and moderate liver stress, mostly due to the fact that high dosages are sometimes used.

By itself, it does not lead to huge muscle gains, but rather lower weight but quality gains. In combination it can be very effective at good solid muscle gains. Users enjoy an increased strength without the associated increase in weight.

Dianabol

2009-03-09T21:39:00.003+08:00

DBOL 5mg - Php 12.00 per pc

Pharmaceutical Name: Methandrostenolone / Methandienone

Common Brand/Trade/Slang Names: Dianabol, D-Bol, Anabol (Pinks), Naposim, Methanabol, Danabol, Reforvit B

Chemical Structure: 17a-methyl-17b-hydroxy-1,4-androstadien-3-one

Delivery Method: Normally Orally

Half Life: Approx 4hrs

Typical Vial/Tablet doses: 5mg/10mg/50mg

Background

Dianabol. No other steroid conjures up more nostalgia in the bodybuilding community. For decades this has been the mainstay of both novice and experienced users. Other steroids may fall out of favour, or indeed appear to be the new Holy Grail, but Dianabol is probably the most used steroid of them all, and is often heralded ‘The Breakfast of Champions’. Dianabol (often shortened to D-Bol), was actually a brand name given to the steroid compound Methandrostenolone by the Swiss pharmaceutical and chemical company Ciba. Though production ceased many years ago, the brand name lives on and is still the name by which the steroid is most commonly referred. Nowadays, there are a host of ‘underground laboratories’ that manufacture this steroid.Even today, despite steroid users becoming more accustomed to, and have the finance to fund exotic cycles with many different compounds, Dianabol is as popular as ever, owing to the fact that it is not only very cheap and relatively widespread, but results are nothing short of breathtaking, both in terms of mass gained and increases in strength.

Suggested Cycles/Uses

Prospective steroid users will typically look toward D-Bol as their first steroid experience. This is understandable given the unease that they may possess in respect of using inject able steroids. A 4-6 week course of 25mg-30mg per day should yield a pleasing outcome for novice users, whilst minimising side effects. As you would expect, more advanced users will benefit from higher dosages, though the dose/result ratio is not uniformly linear, and will see benefits tapering off strongly above 60mg-70mg per day, a situation also compounded with perhaps unacceptable side effects. However, given the nature of Dianabol, this situation is rarely encountered, as more experienced users will prefer to stack it with an injectable ‘base’ steroid such as Testosterone or Nandrolone (Deca) in order that the D-Bol dosages are kept modest.Due to the relatively short half life, the daily dose is usually spread throughout the day, typically three or four times, with meals. Alternatively, some users prefer to take the full daily dose in one sitting, around 30 minutes before their workout. Dosing in this way can give rise to incredible ‘pumps’ during the workout, providing the user with a very real sense of vigour and increased performance. There is an additional perceived benefit in that a single dosage will result in a slightly greater uptake of the drug. Whilst this is true, it is somewhat of a fallacy due to the fact that any benefit is countered by an increased in liver stress associated with an increased load borne by the liver from a single dosing schedule. Additionally, it will create a spike in blood concentrations, swiftly followed by a crash; a situation which is normally desired to be avoided by users.Dianabol is particularly suited to mass gaining goals, where the primary aim is to gain as much muscle as possible, with the user typically adjusting their diets to accommodate possibly 5000 calories or more. Testosterone/Deca/Dianabol is a superb combination with this goal in mind, two examples of which are shown below:(Novice)

Testosterone (Enanthate/Cypionate/Sustanon) 500mg pw, weeks 1-11

Deca 400mg pw, weeks 1-10

Dianabol 25mg ed, weeks 1-4 (Intermediate)

Testosterone (Enanthate/Cypionate/Sustanon) 750mg pw, weeks 1-11

Deca 600mg pw, weeks 1-10

Dianabol 35mg ed, weeks 1-4Due to the sometimes excessive water retentive properties of Dianabol, it makes it a poor choice of compound in cycles where the user is looking to shed fat. Cardiovascular activity will feature heavily during periods of cutting and these endeavours will be greatly hampered by the water retention and the painful ‘pumps’ that often ensue.

Deca Durabolin

2009-03-08T13:27:00.003+08:00

DECA DURABOLIN 100mg 1mL - Php 500.00

Deca durabolin
Generic Name: nandrolone decanoate

World wide Deca is one of the most popular injectable steroids. It's popularity is likely due to the fact that Deca exhibits significant anabolic effects with minimal androgenic side effects.

Considered by many the best overall steroid for a man to use (side effects vs. results) Deca durabolin is most commonly injected once per week at a dosage of 200-400mg. With this amount, estrogen conversion is slight so gyno is no problem. Also uncommon are problems with liver enzymes, blood pressure or cholesterol levels. At higher dosages, side effects may become increasingly more frequent, but this is still a very well tolerated drug. It should also be noted that in HIV studies, Deca has been shown not only to be effective at safely bringing up the lean bodyweight of patient but also to be beneficial to the immune system.

For bodybuilding, Deca durabolin can effectively be incorporated in both mass and cutting cycles it stacks good with sustanon, dianabol, anadrol... One major drawback to Deca is that it can be detected in a drug screen for as long as a year after use. Unfortunately for many competitive athletes, this makes Deca and other nandrolone products off limits. Deca is also a comparatively expensive anabolic. Black market, 200mg of Deca will cost upwards of $20 in most instances. Deca produces very few side effects.

It is easy on the liver and promotes good size and strength gains while reducing body fat. Deca can be used by almost all athletes, with positive results and very few side effects, deca has gained a reputation as being somewhat of an alleviator of sore joints and tendons. Athletes report that sore shoulders, knees and/or elbows are somehow without pain on the Deca cycle. This drug dramatically improves nitrogen retention and recuperation time between workouts.

Effective Dose: 250 - 1500 mg/week

Cypionax

2009-03-07T13:11:00.006+08:00

CYPIONAX 200mg 2mL - Php 500.00

Testosterone Cypionate is a single-ester, long-acting form of testosterone. Due to the length of its ester (8 carbons) it is stored mostly in the adipose tissue upon intra-muscular injection, and then slowly but very steadily released over a certain period of time. A peak is noted after 24-48 hours of injection and then a slow decline, reaching a steady point after 12 days and staying there over 3 weeks time. A long-acting testosterone ester may be the best for all your mass-building needs, but it's not an easy product to use. Nolvadex and Proviron will come in very handy in such cases and post-cycle. HCG and Clomid or Nolvadex will be required as well to help restore natural testosterone.Frequency of side effects is probably highest with this type of product.

The rate of aromatization of this kind of testosterone is quite great, so water retention and fat gain are a fact and gyno can be a problem. If problems occur one is best to start on 20 mg of Nolvadex per day and stay on that until problems subside. I wouldn't stay on it for a whole cycle, as it may reduce the gains. Testosterone is one of the few compounds where Proviron may actually be preferred over Arimidex. The Proviron will not only reduce estrogen and can be used for extended time on a testosterone cycle, it will also bind with great affinity to sex-hormone binding proteins in the blood and will allow for a higher level of free testosterone in the body, thus improving gains. The typical side effects can include nausea, acne, excitation or increased aggressiveness , chills , hypertension , increase in libido.

Usage: 500-1000 mg weekly

Animal Stak

2009-03-06T13:08:00.001+08:00

Animal Pak

2009-03-05T13:04:00.002+08:00

Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice

2009-03-04T14:07:00.003+08:00

Php 2,800.00 - 10.45lbs

ON Serious Mass 12lbs

2009-03-03T13:55:00.001+08:00

Php 3,000.00 - 12lbs

Serious Mass: the ULTIMATE in weight gain formulas. Serious Mass supplies you with the tools you need to pack on the pounds and develop the physique you've always wanted.BEYOND THE BASICSAdding Calories Has Never Been This Easy or Tasted So Good1,250 CALORIES50 g of BLENDED PROTEINOver 250 g of Carbohydrates with NO ADDED SUGAREnhanced with Creatine, Glutamine, and Glutamine Peptides25 Vitamins and Essential Minerals.

Prolab N-Large2

2009-03-02T14:01:00.001+08:00

Php 3,600.00 - 10lbs

Muscletech Nitro-tech Hardcore

2009-03-01T08:27:00.018+08:00

Php 2,700.00 - 2lbs

Php 4,200.00 - 4lbs

Nitro-Tech® Hardcore has been designed to be the fastest acting, most powerful musclebuilding protein supplement ever developed by science. Nitro-Tech Hardcore harnesses the power of groundbreaking Nanomolecular Hyperdispersion Technology™, which is designed to dramatically boost muscle growth and strength. Using this revolutionary technology, a precise portion of the protein in Nitro-Tech Hardcore is radically reduced in size up to 7,400 percent smaller than regular protein particles. This incredible innovation is designed to accelerate blood amino acid transport and uptake, supersaturating muscle amino acid levels for rapid, dramatic gains.

Building serious size and strength is all about timing – getting the right doses of whey protein to your muscles as fast as possible, exactly when you need them. But with the advent of Nitro-Tech Hardcore, bodybuilders now have the ability to speed amino acids to the muscles even faster, for rapid gains. Nitro-Tech Hardcore is the future of muscle growth

Creatine Powder

2009-02-28T10:27:00.001+08:00

Php 1,650.00 - 600g

BSN Syntha 6

2009-02-27T22:00:00.006+08:00

Php 2,300.00 - 2.91lbs

SYNTHA-6™ is the ultra-premium protein that tastes 'ridiculously' delicious! This multi-functional a.m. to p.m. protein powder contains 6 individually complete proteins, each with varying digestive rates and distinct amino acid profiles.

This combination ensures that your muscles are fed for up to 8 hours with the highest quality combination of proteins available in the world. To enhance this ultra-premium blend, SYNTHA-6™ has also been fortified with BCAA's, muscle sparring glutamine peptides, Aminogen® for greater digestion, heart-healthy meduim chain triglycerides (MCTs) and essential fatty acids, along with 5 grams of fiber for improved digestion and increased nutrient uptake.

Not only does SYNTHA-6 produce 'ridiculously' delicious protein shakes, it provides you with a healthy meal, perfect for your busy lifestyle.

Mega Mass 4000

2009-02-26T13:53:00.001+08:00

Php 2,800.00

Mega Mass 4000 is a nutrient dense weight gain formula with high quality protein and complex carbohydrates to support muscle mass

Isoflex

2009-02-25T08:27:00.001+08:00

Php 4,100.00 - 5lbs 75 servings

ISOFLEX is a Whey Protein Isolate Delivery System Formula.

This unique product contains four complexes:

1. Whey Protein Isolate Complex

2. NOS Complex

3. Glutamine Complex

4. IS Complex

The Whey Protein Isolate Complex contains cold, cross–flow microfiltered whey protein isolate, 97% Whey Protein Isolate and Synermune™ Colostrum, a source of EGF (growth factor). The Glutamine Complex includes naturally occurring glutamine peptides. The IS Complex contains alpha lipoic acid, d–Pinitol and 4–hydroxyisoleucine.

ISOFLEX is an aspartame–free, non–GMO, instantized protein which mixes easily and contains growth factors, IGF–1 and EGF.

Creatine 750 - 120 capsules

2009-02-24T08:27:00.001+08:00

Php 900.00 - 120 caps

Muscletech Cell-tech Hardcore

2009-02-23T13:27:00.002+08:00

Php 3,100.00 - 4lbs
Php 4,200.00 - 6lbs

Cell-Tech™ Hardcore is the most powerful musclebuilding creatine supplement ever developed by science. Cell-Tech Hardcore is equipped with groundbreaking Nanomolecular Hyperdispersion Technology™, which harnesses the power of nanoparticulation and is designed to accelerate gains in muscle growth and strength. The cutting-edge nanoparticulation process reduces a precise portion of the creatine to a size that is up to 7,400 percent smaller than regular creatine particles. This revolutionary innovation is designed to allow the creatine particles to be quickly absorbed by the body and promotes rapid muscle saturation for extreme gains in size and strength.

BSN Cellmass

2009-02-22T13:20:00.003+08:00

Php 3,200.00 - 40 servings

CellMass® is BSN’s post-w orkout and nighttime mass, recovery and performance activator. Promoting these three processes is a unique combination of amino acids, minerals and key electrolytes that rapidly absorb to refuel muscle cells, maximize ATP stores and saturateyour growing muscles.

BSN Nitrix - 180tablets

2009-02-22T12:15:00.005+08:00

Php 2,800.00 - 180 tabs

NITRIX® is what’s called an a.m. to p.m. vaso-muscular dilator.

This product works by expanding your blood vessels, which acts to increase blood flow, oxygen and nutrient delivery to your muscle cells.

By ensuring the efficient travel of blood and nutrients throughout the body, you will experience improved workout performance, amazing pumps, all-day muscle fullness and vascularity, greater energy, a heightened resistance to fatigue and a greater ability to recover.

BSN N.O.-Xplode

2009-02-21T09:00:00.013+08:00

Php 3,100.00 - 40 servings

N.O.-XPLODE™ is BSN’s #1 selling extreme pre-training energy and performance igniter.

From the very first serving you will experience elevated physical and mental energy, muscle-expanding pumps, unparalleled strength and stamina; not to mention tunnel-vision like mental focus, allowing you to zone in and have the best training session possible.

By combining all of these benefits in one knock-out formula, you will experience a level of training intensity that you never thought was imaginable, getting you physically and mentally dialed in for the training session that lies before you; leaving those days of lackluster workouts behind. Once you train with N.O.-XPLODE™, you will never train without it!

Muscletech Creakic

2009-02-20T22:30:00.001+08:00

Php 4,200.00 - 180 caps

Was developed to meet the needs of a true bodybuilder. For those that demand brutal force and extreme results CREAKIC Hardcore is for you because it’s officially the most powerful hardcore creatine pill in existence! Its molecularly engineered formula was designed with a specific purpose: to offset the destructive effects of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) on creatine transport, so that you can see explosive gains in muscle size and strength.

ON 100% Whey

2009-02-20T22:21:00.001+08:00

Php 3,100.00 - 5.17lbs

Whey protein powder is commonly used by bodybuilders and other athletes to accelerate muscle development and aid in recovery. Some individuals with suppressed or otherwise abnormal immune systems or degenerative diseases use undenatured bioactive whey proteins to increase their antioxidant levels. These native whey proteins are a good source of cysteine, a conditionally essential amino acid, which is the rate-limiting factor for the body's production of glutathione, an important antioxidant.

In a study, it was found that whey supplements may prevent blood sugar spikes after high-carbohydrate meals, which is useful for diabetics.

Muscletech naNO Vapor

2009-02-20T21:13:00.004+08:00

Php 3,500.00 - 2lbs

naNO Vapor’s potent formula attacks muscle growth from virtually every possible angle. As it consumes your entire body, priming you with laser-like intensity, every set on your quest for all-out growth will seem like a mere warm-up. Your muscles will become engorged with blood and will explode with unprecedented size. Skin-crawling vascularity will spread throughout your limbs, and predator-like focus will consume you. Once you embark on this journey with naNO Vapor™, training with the iron will never be the same.

Kirkland Daily Multi - Vitamins & Minerals - 500 tablets

2009-02-20T20:31:00.002+08:00

Php 1,500.00 - 500 tabs

Centrum Multivitamins - 325 tablets

2009-02-20T20:18:00.001+08:00

Php 1,600.00 - 325tabs

Muscletech Hydroxycut Hardcore

2009-02-20T20:09:00.001+08:00

Php 2,200.00 - 120 caps
Php 3,200.00 - 210 caps

Hydroxycut is a nutritional supplement marketed by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., designed to help consumers lose weight. It is sold at conventional retailers, such as GNC and Wal-Mart, online retailers and through direct television marketing. Currently sold in the United States without ephedra, it advertises under a marketing slogan of a product that increases metabolism and reduces hunger cravings. Its primary ingredients include garcinia cambogia, gymnema sylvestre, chromium polynicotinate, caffeine, green tea. Like many nutraceuticals, its efficacy has been questioned by the media.

According to published studies, some ingredients in the Hydroxycut formula may help obese patients lose up to 4.5 times the weight than they would with just diet and exercise alone. This is supported by two 8-week studies in which all groups followed a diet and exercise plan, subjects using ingredients similar to those in Hydroxycut lost, on average, significantly more weight than subjects who were using a placebo (14.99 vs. 3.06 lbs and 12.54 vs. 3.53 lbs).

Hydroxycut promotes itself as being created and endorsed by doctors. Television advertisements for Hydroxycut feature Jon Marshall, a graduate of Midwestern University's osteopathic medical school, still in residency. Hydroxycut is also endorsed by Marvin Heuer, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Florida, formulator of Hydroxycut, and Chief Scientific Officer of Iovate Health Sciences, the company that markets the product.

ON Amino 2222 Softgels

2009-02-20T19:50:00.001+08:00

Php 1,800.00 - 300 softgels

When taken up into the body in the diet, the 20 standard amino acids are either used to synthesize proteins and other biomolecules or oxidized to urea and carbon dioxide as a source of energy. The oxidation pathway starts with the removal of the amino group by a transaminase, the amino group is then fed into the urea cycle. The other product of transamidation is a keto acid that enters the citric acid cycle. Glucogenic amino acids can also be converted into glucose, through gluconeogenesis.

Of the 20 standard amino acids, 8 are called essential amino acids because the human body cannot synthesize them from other compounds at the level needed for normal growth, so they must be obtained from food.

Iron Man Store at De Los Santos School Fair - February 20, 2009 (7am-2pm)

2009-02-19T19:27:00.001+08:00

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Catch Iron Man Store tomorrow, Friday, February 20, 2009, at De Los Santos School Fair (E. Rodriguez Ave. QC) from 7am-2pm.

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