The times when adepts of strength sports were afraid of misdemaining with a meal outside the anabolic window are slowly passing by. Despite the change in the bodybuilding trend, the post-workout supply of amino acids is still very important. However, the question arises, what amount of protein is appropriate to […]
Yohimbine is one of the few agents that effectively support fat reduction, which are still in legal circulation. It also has a different, interesting “side effect” which is the increase in libido and erection strength improvement. The vision of being slimmer and more efficient in the bedroom is very attractive, […]
ADA (American Diabetes Association) defines diabetes as a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycaemia (excess sugar), which is a consequence of disorders of secretion and / or action of insulin. According to GUS data analysed in 2016, the number of ill people in Poland reaches nearly 3 million, with […]
Looking for the perfect form of activity that would help us lose weight, we most often choose to work on rather low intensity and long duration. Such an training will be trotting, running for longer distances. However, studies show that this is not the most effective form of fat reduction. […]
Astragalus is a plant native to China and known there for hundreds of years for its health-promoting properties. It is a plant belonging to the bean family and is found in more than 2500 species worldwide. Astragalus – originCompositionStimulation of the immune systemAging of the bodyHeart and circulatory systemSummary Astragalus […]
Lycopene is a natural ingredient of food. It has antioxidant properties, therefore lycopene contributes to maintaining good state of health and supports our immune system. In what food products can we find lycopene? How does it influence our organism? What products are the source sof lycopene? Lycopene is an orange-red […]
Having problems with building muscle mass, there comes a moment when it’s necessary to go on reduction. However, many beginners start their adventure precisely from this type of activities that are aimed at lowering their weight, reducing the accumulation of fat that has been harvested within a few years of […]
The beneficial effect of saunas has been known for a long time. It’s an important part of biological regeneration. Sauna can have a positive effect on our health, well-being and promote better regeneration. However, it’s important to remember that improper use of sauna will have the opposite effect. A brief […]
Appropriate combination of substances allows one to intensify their operation or extend their spectrum of applications. The use of synergy of action of various substances is the basis of advanced supplementation, which lies at the base of the perfectly perceptible effects of complex pre-workout, fat-burning or nootropic preparations. In this […]
Making a change in the way of eating is not the easiest task, because it requires the transformation of habits that have been shaped for many years. In addition to the use of dietary recommendations and menus, it’s worth taking care of the appropriate mental attitude. You have to think […]
Most of people started with Full Body Workout type of training. With strength and experience gained, they started to changing it to split-type training, because they considered it as more advanced. And here, we’ve got question, is that correct statement, that full body workout is good for beginners, when split […]
The usage of fat burners has always been a thing, no matter if you were a competitive player or an amateur who was just beginning his fight with the figure, a burner was once the basis. Nowadays it is completely different. We know that a properly balanced diet and regular […]
Under the term “probiotics”, there is a multitude of products that can be significantly different from each other. Choosing the right supplement can solve your health problems or prevent them from occurring in the future. Choosing a product of dubious quality can end up wasting time, money and upset the […]
This nutrient is especially important for liver health, but it’s increasingly popular among people who want to support brain function. The supplement market offers many forms of choline, and choosing the right one for yourself can be difficult. Why supplement choline?Let’s take a look at the most commonly used forms […]
Anyone who has ever been looking for information on weight loss has met with a calorie deficit. This is one of the absolute basics of proper weight loss, but understanding deficits is often erroneous. An erroneous diet may result in weight loss being not only ineffective, but also unhealthy. What […]
L-Theanine is an amino acid (amino acids are colloquially speaking ingredients that build all body proteins). An interesting fact is that L-Theanine is not a typical amino acid, because it does not occur in food protein, as its name suggests – tea, is naturally found in the leaves of green […]
Coconut oil in recent times has become one of the most desirable oils among active people and those who care about their figure. We have quickly appreciated its properties, but also the fact that this unrefined beautiful smells, has a good price and does not change the taste of dishes, […]
Fish oil from oily fish, such as anchovy, mackerel and salmon is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the World. Almost all people use it – sportsmen, pregnant women and elderly people. Benefits for health mainly come from the two kinds of fatty acids omega-3 – eicosapentaenoic acid […]
What will you do, if you would want to speed up muscle and strength gains, or increase your workout capacity? For sure you will try to use proper supplements! It should be something, which allows you to train harder and longer, and makes your organism regenerate faster,and more efficiently.And what, […]
Gym training, which is additionally supported by the appropriate diet, is intended to bring us the appropriate effect in the form of changes to our figure as well as changes in exercise parameters. It should also be remembered that when starting an activity, we are forced to wait for an […]
During training, the secretion of sebum and sweat increases. They cause acne lesions to appear on the skin, especially on the face, arms and back. Most often they are found on the shoulders, back and face. Here are ways to prevent skin changes and get rid of existing ones. How […]
Current supplemental trends indicate that the use of adaptogen in sports supplementation. These are active compounds that exhibit neuromodulatory, neuroprotective effects. Their use in the world of sports consists of supporting concentration, regeneration, as well as accelerating adaptation to training and consequently, supporting physical activity. The active substanceAction and biological […]
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is one of the compounds that are used in sports supplementation to improve brain function, cognitive support, and concentration. However, as indicated by scientific reports, its effect also affects energy expenditure, which is linked to the effect on metabolism. The active substance ALCAR or acetylated form of l-carnitine is […]
Brain fog is a state in which we wonder, for example, about the nomenclature of an object that is known and common, but our brain cells are lost and confused in search of very simple words known to each child. Why I am having brain fog?Other symptoms of this type […]
B12 is one of the most important vitamins circulating in our body. It is worth mentioning, however, that vitamin B12 is not a single substance and it is present in several forms, including cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamine, hydroxocobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, which show some differences. Let’s look at the properties of each of […]
The current way of living in these often doesn’t give you a moment to rest. We live in a constant rush: work, home, shopping, family, workouts. There is no time to relax and sleep. Such a lifestyle can stimulate the production of cortisol. Cortisol it self is not a bad […]
Barbell exercises are one of the most popular exercises in the world. This includes basic core exercises of the upper body. In addition to squat and deadlifting, it’s among the strength-triathlon. Barbell bench press (BBP) enjoys a great popularity in fitness clubs. Often there are many determinants of strength. The […]
Long-term attempts have been made to treat inflammatory thyroid diseases and other serious conditions (cancer!) with selenium preparations. Selenium is part of the enzymes involved in the preparation and distribution of thyroid hormones and “antioxidant” enzymes, so there came an idea of administering it for therapeutic purposes. Most recent studies, […]
Supplements that support slimming process often contain natural ingredients derived from plants. In the fight against excessive pounds inulin is one of the most effective substance. Inulin support of the weight loss is mainly based on the reduction of appetite, but it is also worth exploring its other properties which […]
Deep down in the darkness of calcium and phosphate management and the hormones associated with it requires some information in the field of physiology (the science of the proper functioning of the body), which is below. How it worksDisorders of calcium and phosphate economy and their symptomsDisclaimer How it works […]
For many people the mere sight or slogan “offal” is not associated very well. As a rule, it is not the taste of these products, but rather the mental block before eating the internal organs such as liver, heart, stomach or tongue. Why should they be included in our diet […]
When in summer the temperature outside is much higher and the sun is warming up, it’s much easier to dehydrate the organism than during the other seasons. It can be particularly dangerous to exercise under such conditions if we do not take care of the body’s needs for fluids. The […]
Hyperthyroidism is a condition of excessive thyroid hormone secretion. This term does not include the effects of excess thyroid hormones, which we term thyrotoxicosis. Untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to thyrotoxicosis. But also the administration of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, which is used in hypothyroidism, can cause thyrotoxicosis (rather than […]
Sulbutiamine is a derivative of vitamin B1, which was discovered by Asian scholars in order to treat beriberi, which is one of the kinds of avitaminosis of the above compound. Does a double molecule of thiamine entail equally positive effects as its prototype? Our article is going to try to […]
The most serious clinical problem in this topic, which can affect almost every person living in our climate zone, is the widespread phenomenon of vitamin D deficiency in the winter months. Deficiencies associated with lack of vitamin D are in turn causing other medical problems: abnormal diagnosis of osteoporosis and […]
Gluten, a word that won’t let some people sleep at night, and others will read all the available labels. Apparently causes problems with the stomach, lack of health and overweight. All over the world, people are going crazy over gluten-free products and avoiding wheat. But…g does gluten really hurt our […]
Are you dreaming of the “six pack” effect on your stomach? Here are 7 of the best exercises that will help you carve your stomach muscles and make them hard as steel. Exercises involve the simple, oblique and transverse muscles of the abdomen. The first results are visible after two […]
Hip thrust, or hips rising with the back placed at a small height, is a less popular buttock exercise than squat. However, with regards to the involvement of the buttock muscles and the effectiveness of forming a rounded, firm butt – definitely wins with sit-ups. Read about the technique of […]
Casein is the most popular type of protein supplement alongside whey. It has strong anti-catabolic properties that inhibit the breakdown of muscle mass. An important advantage of casein is its long digestion, which causes the body to be supplied with adequate doses of amino acids for many hours, which is […]
Saw Palmetto has found its application in supplementation due to a range of interesting properties this plant represents. However, before we enumerate all pro-health features, it is worth mentioning about the origin and utilization of the plant. What Saw Palmetto is actually?Saw Palmetto as pupport in the fight with impotenceSaw Palmetto […]
Everyone always said that rapeseed oil is bad. True? Since the very beginning, rapeseed lost the battle for a place on the dietary shelves – instead, we can find olive oil or coconut oil there. But did we rightly turn our backs on it? Or, on the contrary – should […]
Nootropic drugs are a group of substances intended to stimulate the metabolism of the central nervous system (CNS) metabolism, which is supposed to result in the activation of such mental processes as the level of consciousness, perception and memory phenomena. What Piracetam is?Mechanism of Piracetam’s action in the bodyTherapeutic use […]
What to drink during workout – mineral water or maybe isotonic drink? Should we start hydrating during exercise or a few hours before? What should runners drink during training and what people training at the gym? Get to know the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding hydration during […]
Morning workouts are the best and the worst. Worst because you have to pull yourself together at an unearthly hour but the best because once you completed the workout, you are ready to get on with the rest of day without having to worry about hitting the gym later. A […]
By using dietary supplements and nutrients, we remember to take vitamins – because they are beneficial to our health, about protein in the diet – without it there is no muscle, and also about taking a pre-workout portion to have a good workout. Training is over, what’s next? Not many […]
Vitamin K is rarely talked about. Most of us know or have heard about vitamins A, B group, C, D and E, but vitamin K does not get that much press. Why is that?? Vitamin K is important mainly for blood clotting, bone formation, as well as for fighting infections […]
Gainers are a special type of nutrient that contains about 80% carbohydrates and only 10-20% protein. The high prevalence of sugars over proteins makes gainers a good source of energy in the diet of strength trainers. The use of this type of nutrient has its drawbacks – they are not […]
Nowadays, when we live in a world of processed food and are surrounded by various types of xenobiotic, we are unable to fully control the quality of food we eat, the water we drink or the air we breathe. Many of us are wondering about supplementation that would greatly regenerate […]
The key to a slim figure and good mood is not just regular exercise and a healthy, balanced diet, but also supplementation. See which ones are worth taking to enjoy a healthy and good form! AntioxidantsOmega-3 fatty acidProtein supplementBCAA Amino AcidsGlutamineA set of vitamins strengthening hair, skin and nails Antioxidants […]
Tick-borne diseases are gaining popularity in recent times; the awareness of people in the matter of examining themselves and controlling their own health is also growing. Hence, such a large number of people who are diagnosed with Lyme disease – at different stages of course. Lyme disease – originIn the […]
