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. | 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 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 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. | 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. | Questions & Answers
Omega-3 is arguably the most essential nutrient to achieving optimum health. However, population studies keep showing that we simply don’t get enough – in fact most people are chronically deficient in omega-3. To make matters worse, there are no official RDI...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Questions & Answers
One recent study investigated the effects of heavy resistance exercise with the oral daytime ingestion of melatonin. Some physiological responses such as growth hormone (GH) release were assessed. In this study, 10 healthy male subjects undertook a whole body workout...
