by Paul C. Henning, Ph.D. CSCS | Research, Supplements
We often hear the terminology “nutrient timing” or “anabolic window.” This describes the time period following intense training where the consumption of key nutrients will enhance, dramatically, the muscle recovery and regeneration (growth) process. Let’s take a look...
by AST Sports Science | Research
Micronized Creatine Monohydrate is one powerful research-proven supplement for building muscle and strength – among other life-enhancing effects. And science keeps revealing more and more about this amazing supplement. It has been available for over 20 years yet...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Most active people understand that intense exercise increases body temperature, now a study has shown that intense exercise also increases the temperature of the brain. Researchers in Denmark have revealed that letting the brain get too hot during physical activity...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Articles, Research
The branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are a select group of essential amino acids; leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Your body cannot synthesize them; they are essential and must be provided through your diet in abundance. In recent years the BCAAs have received an...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Protein is muscle. BCAA, the branched-chain amino acids, are three of the most essential amino acids for even the most casual athlete and even more so as your training intensity increases. If you are looking to build...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are used to relieve pain for a plethora of conditions. In fact, around 70 million prescriptions for NSAIDs are written yearly. However, these drugs may cause some serious side-effects...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
GL3 L-Glutamine is a popular supplement with athletes because it provides so many important benefits that aid in muscle recovery and lean muscle growth. Glutamine is the primary fuel of the immune system and while intense exercise is a must for building muscle and...
by AST Sports Science | Articles, Research, Supplements
Uncovering research that has a direct impact on muscle growth, fat loss, and performance enhancement is exciting, to say the least. Now get this, research shows an 8-gram dose of glutamine directly after exercise promotes the same glycogen storage effect as consuming...
by Paul Cribb Ph.D. CSCS. | Research
A recent study has shown that when it comes to boosting the metabolism with exercise, resistance training and cardio training have similar effects. In a study on overweight and lean women, researchers from Cal State and Cedarville University showed that weight...
