by Paul Delia | Questions & Answers
I don’t know of any research that shows alcohol has a negative impact on creatine effectiveness. With that being said, let’s look at your question. You stated, “. . . I am very concerned that the consumption of alcohol will ruin the effects of...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
A study assessed the long-term effects of a high protein diet (double the recommended intake) on weight loss. The study’s 49 overweight participants followed a very low-calorie diet for 6 weeks to promote rapid weight loss. The participants where then placed on a...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Most dedicated athletes such as bodybuilders totally freak out if they have to miss a week or two of training for whatever reason. However, a recent study has shown that reductions in strength and power are rather minimal when dedicated lifters have as long as month...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
Creatine supplementation builds bigger stronger biceps, pecs, quads etc, which are examples of skeletal muscle – muscle that is responsible for structure and function. The heart is a muscle that is similar to skeletal muscles yet very different. We know that the...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Creatine supplement sales exceeded 400 million dollars in 2004. Over 200 studies have shown that creatine supplementation enhances athletic performance. Despite its popularity and effectiveness, some fallacies still exist about this supplement. One of these is an...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Grilled chicken causes cancer – now there’s a headline bound to make every bodybuilder look up from their dinner plate…. well almost every bodybuilder. A new study published in Nutrition and Cancer this month shows that consumers are exposed to a known...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
A very interesting study was published last year involving the supplement Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and its effect on muscle mass during training. This report has been overlooked by the bodybuilding community. However, its results are very relevant to all...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles
A recent study has revealed that Americans don’t eat anywhere near enough of them to promote good health. If you want a lean, muscular physique that’s full of energy, you’ve got to consume a lot more than the average person. In fact, a high intake can actually...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
The topic of rest intervals between sets is one of great confusion among bodybuilders and strength athletes. The recommendation of moderate loads and short rest intervals (around 1 minute) between sets is often prescribed to “optimize” muscle gains. How this...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Increasing your selenium intake may decrease your risk factors for metabolic syndrome and inflammation, suggests a new study from Spain. Researchers from the University of Navarra in Pamplona report that selenium status appears to be linked with serum complement...
