Supplementation
Creatine may beef up brain function
13-Dec-2010 by Stephen Daniells Both
Supplements of creatine, most commonly associated with sports nutrition, may boost cognitive function in vegetarians, a group at risk of low creatine levels, says a new study. Creatine, an amino acid-like compound, was first identified in 1832 for its presence in muscle. It has been the subject of ..
Amino Acids 101
11-Mar-2010 by The Supplement Den
Amino Acids are the chemical units or "building blocks" of the body (including muscle tissue) that make up proteins. Proteins are long chains of amino acids linked together, bound together with peptide bonds. When we digest protein, it is broken down into each of the individual amino acid..
BCAA Formulations in MRI & Cytosport Supplements
04-Mar-2010 by MRI Both
What are BCAA’s?
Branched chain amino acids (BCAA) are three essential amino acids; leucine, valine and isoleucine. The “branched chain” designation refers to their unique chemical structure – and the “essential” terminology indicates that your body cannot..
Build Muscle, Stay Lean - Muscle Growth GTE
17-Jul-2010 by Max's Amino Active
We often get asked by trainers with faster metabolisms “how can I build muscle while staying lean?” If you have a fast metabolism, you need to be choosing slower digesting foods to give your body the opportunity to get nutrients out of the food. Faster digesting food passes through y..
Chained Out - ALR Industries
01-Nov-2010 by Matthew Legge N.D. - Bachelor of Health Science Both
No such thing as over-training, only under recovery.
Exercise and stress are catabolic. This means they damage muscle tissue. When we rest and recover we regenerate and repair. Our body can compensate for the extra damage done to our muscle tissue during intense resistance exercise by building m..
Flaxseed Oil for more muscle
17-Jul-2010 by Max's Amino Active Both
Seeds from the Flax plant, native to Eurasia, are crushed to make Flax Seed Oil, often named Linseed Oil.
What are the Benefits of Flax Seed Oil?
Flax Seed Oil has many health benefits and advantages for serious trainers including:
Flax Seed Oil shortens recovery time for fatigue..
Hydrolysed Whey Protein
01-Mar-2010 by Max's Amino Active
(http://www.maxs.com.au/index.php?sectionID=1611&pageID=4215)Because it’s fast! Hydrolysed Whey Protein can flood your system with peptides and amino acids in a very short time to stimulate maximum protein synthesis. How? Well lets take a step back and explain what Hydrolysed Whey Protein..
Ironman BodyBlitz Grand Champion, James Read
08-Aug-2011 by James Read Male
Ironman BodyBlitz Grand Champion, James Read Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can begin the ascent back to the top. It’s a healthy, fit physique that’s at stake, and the 2006 BodyBlitz Grand Champion James Read is the perfect example that even rock-bottom is not ..
Lean Lipids
17-Jul-2010 by BY GREG HAGLUND (Dip. Sports Nut. F.I.T)
BY GREG HAGLUND (Dip. Sports Nut. F.I.T)
Are you try to build muscle and burn fat? Are you overweight? Are you holding on to a bit of stubborn fat that just won’t budge? Have you struggled with weight-loss diets without lasting success? If so, you are one of the millions of people who ..
Marc Lobliner hits The Supplement Den
01-Nov-2010 by Elsa Ferligoj
Marc Lobliner's visit to The Supplement Den was another hit! Many people visited the store to receive great advice from the man himself. He provided our customers with great supplement, dieting and training advice as well as some great samples of his awesome products! We had a great time with..
Maximize Your Recovery
24-Jun-2010 by The Supplement Den Both
New Year’s resolutions, diets, joining the gym, TV exercise equipment – all these things have one thing in common. People normally use them for a few weeks at best before giving up. Why, because the biggest motivator is success and the reverse is true – that lack of results real or..
The 5 Base Products for Muscle Growth
10-May-2010 by The Supplement Den
Have you seen how many products there are in the market place today? Not only is it hard to decide what you need to take but also how to make sense of all the company rhetoric that goes with it. If I were to ask the average person “how many product types are in the market” the answer..
The Importance of Intra Workout Nutrition
06-Jul-2011 by James Read Both
Almost every athlete recognizes the importance of their pre and post workout nutrition. However, people often overlook the importance of intra workout nutrition and this is a critical area where optimal nutrition at the right time can lead to much better results in muscle recovery, strength gains an..
To use Acetyl L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine?
01-Jan-2010 by The Supplement Den
Acetyl L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine?
What is Carnitine, what is its role and where does it come from?
Carnitine is derived from Lysine and Methionine. It is mainly synthesized in the liver and kidneys and high concentrations are found in tissues that use fatty acids as the m..