by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
The amount of water used in each VP2 Whey Isolate and Micronized Creatine shake has the potential to affect the anabolic response of your workout. Let me explain why. Creatine and amino acids are molecules that are very hydrophilic. That means they draw water to...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Research now reveals that a high calcium intake may become the bodybuilder’s secret weapon that helps achieve a lean, mean physique. Scientific evidence now shows that a high calcium intake not only offers real protection against body fat accumulation, it enables a...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
Building muscle, shedding body fat, enhancing athletic performance are all by-products of optimum health. Optimum health can only be achieved through an optimum approach to nutrition. To create and maintain optimal health requires a spectrum of nutrients from a...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
One inexpensive, yet highly effective supplement shown to boost brain power is creatine monohydrate. Studies show creatine provides a significant boost to both working memory and cognitive function. For example, just 5 grams of creatine a day is shown to provide...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The link between body fat and sleep habits just seems to be getting stronger. That is, lack of sleep is the variable often linked to people who have a high body fat percentage or find it difficult to lose unwanted weight. Poor sleep habits, or simply not getting...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
According to recent research from Johns Hopkins Medical School, a decrease in lung concentrations of specific antioxidants leads to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These researchers revealed that broccoli is a rich source of these antioxidants. Broccoli...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Creatine does not cause muscle cramping. Here, I’ll say that again. Creatine does not cause muscle cramping. Contrary to what has been reported by the inept, ignorant and irresponsible media, supplementing with creatine does not cause an increase in muscle...
by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
Creatine does make your muscles retain water. That’s the desired effect. It’s not a bad thing. It’s a very desirable trait creatine imparts. There seems to be a misunderstanding as if increasing muscle cell fluid content is a bad thing. Don’t...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
In recent years, the general public and the medical community have taken a leaf out of the bodybuilder’s hand book. High-protein diets have been extremely popular among many health-conscious groups. This is due to an increasing amount of research that suggests...
