What is protein and why should we ingest it? Chemically, protein is composed of amino acids, which are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. There are twenty amino acids in total, used to develop and maintain just about every part of the body, from our skin […]
Soybeans are awesome, why? Allow me to elaborate on the joy of soy. Soy comes from soybeans which are mostly found in Asia and are part of the legume’s family. Where is Soya come from? An interesting fact is that evidence indicates that soybeans were grown and used for consumption […]
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, […]
Turmeric, for some known for others unknown, but I bet you have seen or eating it without even knowing! Turmeric is often used for creating the yellow colour of curry and is very healthy! Today we will discuss the benefits of turmeric and its use. What Turmeric does for your […]
More and more people are reaching for various types of herbs to heal their ailments. As it turns out, many people wonders how do they work actually, and if they are real. What exactly are adaptogens and how can they affect our health? New, 2019 Adaptogens compedium is here to […]
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. […]
Known as the beauty elixir, collagen is the glue that holds our skin together as the main component of connective tissues. Collagen works its magic alongside elastin to keep skin bouncy and taut, so it’s no wonder we want more! As collagen production reduces as early as our mid […]
Wintery days, feeling ill, sore throat and a blocked nose. What do you do? Exactly, you make a cup of mint tea. But what is the deal with mint, you find it everywhere, in tea, sweets, oils, toothpaste and even soaps. What are the effects of mint on the body […]
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 […]
2019, the cliché of new year, new me. Gyms filled with determined newcomers who overdid their first workout and wake up the next morning with terrible muscle soreness. When people complain to me about muscle soreness, I often remember my dad, he always says; ‘to lose the muscle soreness, you […]
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 […]
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 […]
I believe the condition of our hair reflects the state of our general health. More and more women and men are suffering from hair loss and thinning hair than ever before! I have not found a miracle shampoo that will magically transform your hair into luscious locks. If products claim […]
Do you think it is possible to get all the nutrients you need from your diet? Unless your diet is 100% perfect and you optimum digestion, my answer would be no. Most individuals take better care of their cars than their bodies! In my experience and observations as working as […]
Sleep, is an inseparable part of everybody’s life. No matter if you are going to sleep early or late, you sleep for long or short time, you simply need to sleep. But what is the best way to sleep? Is it really only the 8 hours per day or do […]
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 […]
Citrulline is a chemical compound belonging to the group of amino acids, derived from ornithine. It is one of the components taking part in the Krebs cycle during which urea forms. Is extremely important in the body of every human being, and especially important in the bodybuilders’ environment because it […]
Magnesium chelate creatine is a combination of monohydrate with magnesium, which allows us to obtain the best possible form of creatine, which shows more effective action because it is better available. Magnesium is a form of helper for creatine itself, therefore taking it in this form gives much better results. […]
Creatine malate is an anabolic compound used as a dietary supplement in athletes. The basis here is creatine, which plays an extremely important role for people who train in strength and endurance. It is extremely effective in operation, because it has much better properties. Creatine allows you to gain lean […]
Creatine phosphate is one of the forms of creatine used by athletes, both strength training as well as endurance. It can be taken as a single form or as one of the ingredients found in creatine supplements. Phosphate bonds are the main source of energy for our muscles. By accepting […]
Kre alkalin is a buffered creatine monohydrate which is a patented keratin formula that allows you to get the maximum benefit from taking creatine, without fear of converting it to an inactive form, i.e. creatinine. It is a very good supplement used by athletes, enjoying great popularity, mainly because it […]
Creatine is an extremely important compound in the body that is valued above all by people who train. However, there are many preparations on the market that have creatine in the right form. One of them is creatine hydrochloride, which is considered one of the best when it comes to […]
