Is there a nutritional supplement that helps boost mood and lift depression?
September 1st, 2010
By Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS.
Filed Under: Questions & Answers

For the first time ever, a team of US and Norwegian investigators claim to have found a link between nutrition and depression vulnerability.



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I need to develop more explosive power. Should I use heavy or light loads during my gym workouts to achieve this?
August 31st, 2010
By Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS.
Filed Under: Questions & Answers

Scientists from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia recently demonstrated that alternating between lighter and heavy loads will provide best results for explosive power.

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I wanted to know what your view was on low dose anabolic steroid use for building muscle. There are doctors prescribing 200-300mgs doses to guys and no side effects are noted. Is using low doses of anabolic steroids worth considering?
August 29th, 2010
By Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS.
Filed Under: Questions & Answers

After a 12 week cycle you will probably gain around 5 pounds of lean mass. However, your natural testosterone production will be screwed (albeit temporarily).

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Brinking bottled water increases testosterone levels in men!
August 28th, 2010
By Paul Delia
Filed Under: Research

Crazy huh? No this is not some new ad like you would see in Muscular Development. This actually has some truth behind it.

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Leucine-rich diets promote better fat loss
August 27th, 2010
By Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS.
Filed Under: Research

A key element in the success of a high protein diet appears to be the higher intake of branch chain amino acids (BCAA).

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Immediate performance boost from creatine
August 26th, 2010
By Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS.
Filed Under: Research

Micronized Creatine can also be used to provide an immediate performance boost.

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Newly discovered protein is key to energy expenditure and fat loss
August 25th, 2010
By Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS.
Filed Under: Research

Finding new compounds to increase thermogenisis is an ongoing endeavor in both nutritional and pharmaceutical research. A newly identified protein called RIP140 blocks the expression of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) and causes the body to burn more fat for energy.

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Growing research shows EGCG provides even wide ranging more benefits
August 24th, 2010
By Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS.
Filed Under: Research

Previous studies have found that the major polyphenol in green tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may protect internal organs against cancer.

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