Nitric oxide is produced by almost every cell type in the human body and is undoubtedly one of the most important molecules for maintaining blood vessels in good condition. Nitric oxide is a vasodilator, which means it relaxes the internal muscles of the blood vessels, causing them to widen. In […]
If you were to conduct anonymous surveys among the most frequented gyms, most likely the number of people who have ever had contact with anabolic agents would be impressive. As we all know, the use of anabolics is associated with numerous consequences. These are particularly intense when the right approach […]
Training is a unique effort for the body. To properly use this time, it is necessary to eat a proper pre-workout and post-workout meal. Otherwise, not only will we not get satisfactory results, we can even harm ourselves. Pre-workout mealWhy pre-workout meal is important? Is pre-workout meal necessary?Pre workout meal […]
We usually reach for coffee when we lack energy and are feeling sleepy. Some people drink it out of habit, others just like the taste of it. Drinking this aromatic beverage can be really beneficial for people caring for their slim figure. The caffeine contained in coffee is an ingredient […]
Cysteine (mostly in the form of N-acetyl-L-cysteine also called NAC) is one of the 20 amino acids. Cysteine is crucial for our organism to stay in homeostasis. Its intake from food can not be sufficient for our body organism, so it is worth to consider its supplementation. Why to supplement […]
The turn of winter and spring is the best time to start running. Both professionals and amateurs start the season. Remember, however, that a bad running technique, instead of improving health, can really hurt our joints. Before we start training, let’s also take care of appropriate strengthening of the body, […]
Micronutrients are elements that occur in our bodies and have a positive effect on the work of our body, on specific functions, behaviors and feelings. The microelements include, among others, such elements as iodine, selenium, iron, molybdenum, fluorine, manganese, boron, zinc, cobalt, chromium and copper. The demand for elements is […]
Phenylalanine is an organic chemical compound belonging to the essential amino acids. So we do not produce it ourselves, but we have to deliver it either with food or with proper supplementation.It is the basic building block of proteins. Recommended for consumption in the form of supplements, especially by athletes. […]
Although glycerol has been used for support more than half a century ago, today’s interest in this compound is returning, so – more often – we find it in the recipes of modern athlete nutrition. In the middle of the last century it was used by heavy weight lifters, in […]
Cordyceps, or Chinese gooseberry, is a mushroom belonging to the group of adaptogenes, or herbs that help our organism adapt to living in difficult environments. Cordyceps has been used as an adaptogen for centuries by Tibetan shepherds in the land of natural habitat, who have been watching this way of […]
The diet provides most of the effects, of course, it will not do without weight training, aerobic or interval training. The additional activity you choose should depend on your individual preferences. This is to be fun, not torture. Diets from television and newspapers Lose 5 kilos in a week! […]
Rheumatic pains are annoying and can effectively hinder everyday functioning. More and more people – and not only in older age – complain of joint and bone pain. What is the effective way to deal with this ailment? What to do to keep your joints functioning? And what to look […]
Do you have problems concentrating? Do you want to say something, but you do not have enough words? It’s a sign that your brain needs a decent dinner and … gymnastics! The brain is only 2 percent. weight, but consumes as much as 20 percent. the energy that our body […]
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the human population. There are more than 2.6 million diabetics in our country, of which 40% do not know about their illness. Therefore, it is worth taking advantage of the opportunity that is the upcoming World Day Against Diabetes and check […]
We nearly have dark and cold days behind us but after winter we can feel tired and weak. Exhausted organism is also very susceptible to infections. To be able to fully enjoy the spring, we should take care of proper regeneration. A balanced diet, outdoor movement and relaxation are of […]
When choosing equipment that will help us cook, we usually consider different aspects of its use. We want to save time and money and prepare tasty meals. For many people, healthy eating and caring for ecology are also important. Below we suggest how to choose a device that will meet […]
The beginning of the year is a special time not only because of the new possibilities and the plans and hopes that accompany them. It is also the period in which we celebrate many important events, which should definitely include Grandma’s and Grandfather’s Day. On this occasion, we have prepared […]
LACK OF PRCISE TRAINING GOAL When starting your adventure with strength training, we primarily need to clearly determine our training goal. We need to make this decision as soon as possible – whether we want to build muscle mass, reduce body fat, increase muscle strength or maybe only improve fitness, […]
Controlled Labs continues to surprise its fans with good, high-quality supplements. This time they introduced an interesting formula that supports fat loss. This product is called Red Light , but it is far from a typical slimming supplement containing a combination of ingredients typical for this product category. Red Light […]
Vitamin D is one of many nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. Among the vitamin’s main functions, it helps the body: Absorb calcium. Vitamin D, along with calcium, helps build bones and keep bones strong and healthy. Block the release of parathyroid hormone. This hormone reabsorbs bone tissue, which […]
It seems that L-arginine may offer both men and women much more than only the „muscle pomp” generated during the training. In the study published around 2 weeks ago it was proven that dosing 3g L-arginine 3 times a day to obese women without diabetes (age between 18 to 40, […]
Vitamin D3 is one of the most popular supplements nowadays. The geographical location which is the condition for the sunlight rays angle affection and the number of days in the year when we can enjoy it are not too favorable for the level of this vitamin in our system. Of course, […]
The increase of social awareness in the subject of nutrition and supplementation causes that a growing number of people are deciding to supplement their diet with the B vitamins package. More and more often attention is paid to the forms of vitamins contained in such a supplement, because the choice […]
WPC is a whey protein concentrate so popular among athletes practicing strength sports. These nutrients are protein supplements with a protein composition that are extremely important when building mass and body sculpting. Whey protein is produced through the micro and ultrafiltration process. Thanks to the right technology, you can get […]
WPI is a whey protein isobath which, compared to WPC, has been subjected to a greater amount of filtration than the concentrate during so-called microfiltration of cross flow. Thanks to such methods, we obtain a pure preparation with an increased content of peptides, with a better amino acid profile and […]
Pea protein nutrient is a relatively new supplement that has recently been very popular. It is a great source of protein for all those who do not want or can not use animal protein. It is particularly valuable because it has a high concentration of arginine, lysine, phenylalanine and BCAA […]
Soy protein is the best protein among available forms of vegetable protein. It has an extremely rich aminogram and a high arginine content. The soybeans themselves contain high doses of the B group vitamins, such as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium. Due to the large amount of polyunsaturated fatty […]
Among the people practicing strength training, casein is certainly well known, because in addition to whey they are one of the most popular protein supplements. This is a milk protein that is found in a large quantity in dairy products. In its structure, it has, among others, Alpha-casein, beta-casein, kappa-casein […]
WPH is a hydrolyzate, i.e. a protein obtained by hydrolysis.It has excellent quality, high amino acid content and very good digestibility as compared to WPC and WPI.The protein content in nutrients is even 100%. WPH operationWhen and for whom WPH?Dosing of WPH The pickling time is between 0.2 and 0.5 […]
Exogenous Exogenous amino acids are compounds necessary for life. We are not able to produce them ourselves, which is why it is necessary to eat them together with food. There are eight kinds of them: Lysine – has immune and antiviral properties Methionine – acts immune and regulates the production […]
HMB is hydroxymethylbutyrate which is one of the most popular ingredients found in sports nutrition. His task is to support muscle mass and facilitate fat burning. HMB is a metabolite, hence the final product of leucine metabolism. HMB operation HMB activity is extremely wide, which is why it is often […]
Arginine is an amino acid belonging to the group of endogenous amino acids that arise in the body or exogenous, which we must provide along with food. It has long been recognized that L-arginine is a great way to increase the efficiency of the body, as well as improve the […]
One of the best-known supplements on the market, which is used by both bodybuilders, people exercising on gyms and people practicing other sports activities. Beta-Alanine is a chemical compound from the group of amino acids. Its amino group is in the molecule with beta carbon. It is a precursor of […]
Cysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid that contains sulfur in its composition. By the way, it contains a thiol group that is significantly different from other available amino acids. Cysteine is produced by the body alone. Usually, the dose is sufficient for the needs of every human being. Additionally, […]
Glycine is one of the most simple endogenous amino acids that occurs naturally in the human body. You can, however, provide it to the body through an appropriate diet rich in protein, through drugs and dietary supplements. It is part of proteins, builds collagen, and participates in the synthesis of […]
Glutamine is an amino acid that belongs to the group of endogenous amino acids, so it is produced alone at certain doses by the human body. It occurs in free form or it is produced in muscle cells from valine, isoleucine or from glutamic acid. It is both a component […]
Leucine is an amino acid belonging to the group of exogenous amino acids, ie those that are not produced by the body itself, but which must be delivered with food or appropriate supplementation. It belongs to one of the three elements that make up BCAA. It plays a very important […]
Lysine is an amino acid belongs to the group of exogenous amino acids, that is, those that we must provide from the outside, because the body itself is unable to produce them. Its presence in the body is extremely important, which is why its level is so important. Some people […]
Methionine is an organic chemical compound belonging to the group of coded, exogenous amino acids, so it is not produced by the body, but must be delivered through diet or appropriate supplementation. It takes part in a large number of processes taking place in our body, which is why it […]
Ornithine is an amino acid extremely valuable to the body primarily because of its properties. It is he who is responsible for the removal of ammonia from the body by increasing the synthesis of urea, it has a detoxifying effect on both the liver and the brain. Ornithine has a […]
Proline is an endogenous amino acid produced by the human body alone, but not always in such quantities that it can perform its tasks as it should. It is part of the human protein structure. It is the main component of collagen, and therefore connective tissue protein, which is a […]
Tryptophan is an amino acid that is delivered to the human body along with food or appropriate supplements, because man does not make it himself. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the body. Tryptophan operation Tryptophan is primarily used for the production of proteins, enzymes and muscle tissue. […]
BCAAs are branched-chain amino acids, which are one of the most popular dietary supplements on the market that are used by athletes. BCAAs include leucine, isoleucine and valine. They are exogenous amino acids, so those that the body is unable to produce alone, but which must be provided to the […]
EAA are exogenous amino acids, which the body does not produce, but which can be supplied to him in the form of an appropriate diet, as well as supplements. The amino acids that are part of EAA include L-lysine, L-phenylalanine, L-threonine, L-huskidine, L-methionine, L-tryptophan, as well as Leucine, Isoleucine and […]
Low levels of testosterone can significantly affect the quality of life of many men, but also women. Fast weight gain, gynecomastia, fatigue, memory problems, erectile dysfunction, decreased strength and muscle mass, pain, irritability, bone fragility, anxious bone and depression. This is one of the main causes of low testosterone levels.In […]
DAA is D-Aspartic Acid which is one of the organic chemical compounds. It belongs to the group of protein amino acids, having an acidic character, produced by our body alone in a certain amount and is found in the pituitary gland, in the testes, as well as in the hypothalamus. […]
Pregnenolone is a neurosteroid whose job is to stimulate the brain to work.Produced from cholesterol, it is formed with the help of vitamin B5 and coenzyme A. In the adrenal gland, this hormone is transformed into progesterone or DHEA, and in turn the latter, including cortisol, testosterone, estrogens and aldosterone. […]
DHEA -dehydroepiandrosterone, it is a steroid hormone that is formed in the body with cholesterol.Its production takes place in the adrenal cortex, in a smaller number in the ovaries and testes. The formation of this hormone begins around 6-8 years of age, the largest is between 25 and 30 years […]
Nitrogen boosters – what are they? Nitrogen boosters are supplements that are used by people who train in strength, wanting to achieve better results in working on their body. Their task is to relax the walls of the blood vessels, which, increasing their diameter, lead to increased blood flow to […]
Arginine is a basic amino acid, also known as l-arginine, which the body produces alone from other compounds found in the body. Arginine is converted into nitric oxide, agmatine and glutamic acid. Its main task is to transport oxygen to the cells and better blood flow through the blood vessels […]
