We are all dependant on the microbiota living in our gut for many bodily functions. But what is the microbiota? Our gut microbiota lives in the large intestine and is made up of a variety of bacteria, fungi, yeast, parasites and viruses. You may be alarmed to read that our […]
One of the main goals of choosing supplementation is the desire to help reduce body fat. Every now and then new substances appear, or their combinations, that are revolutionizing the market. Once it was synephrine and extracts of citrus fruit, recently it’s been yohimbine. Can the combination of niacinamide and […]
Another supplement, which we scrutinized, is alpha-lipoic acid. This naturally-occurring compound turns out to be not only the support for out health, but also additional way to intensify training benefits. In this article you will find out about its properties, where to find it and if its if worth using […]
Olives are associated mainly with Mediterranean cuisine. Not without reason. Both olive oil and olives are an integral part of it. Olives work great with white cheeses (especially in salads), as an excellent snack, and a great addition to sandwiches, pizzas, meat dishes and fish. Olives are not only tasty […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Popular “stress hormone” is considered in the fitness world as the number one enemy. It’s attributed to him all the evils related to the work on the silhouette – muscle protein breakdown, testosterone lowering, fat gain, etc. However, it turns out that these claims are not always correct. So how […]
Capsaicin is a component of many of the best fat burners in the market. Although its name may seem strange and exotic, we can see capsaicine everywhere. It’s a natural chemical that has extraordinary power. What is capsaicin and how does it work? What is the Scolville scale?How does capsaicin […]
Niacin is a substance classified to the group of vitamins B, which are essential for the proper functioning of our organism. The size of benefits from maintaining its proper concentration is enormous and, as it turns out in practice, it is not difficult to accomplish. In this article we will […]
Training is a tremendous burden and stress for the body. During, our body is in a state of catabolism, so the time after intensive physical exercise is extremely important. In less than an hour (it’s assumed to be about 45 minutes), since the end of activity, our body goes from […]
Night time is dedicated to sleep and rest. It’s not a good time to satisfy your appetite and eating snacks. Unfortunately, some people have a problem trying to refrain from eating at night, which results in gaining weight. If you also happen to go on night time adventures to the […]
Exogenous branched amino acids are essential for the proper functioning of the body, building muscle mass and shaping the body. As the name implies, they are compounds that must be supplied exogenously, i.e., from food. Our body cannot produce them independently. Considering the fact that it’s difficult to provide the […]
The thought of estrogenic side effects makes every man shiver. High levels of oestrogen are a bad sign. It should not be anybody’s surprise, because the range of oestrogen activity on the male organism is extremely wide, and the effects of their excessive activity are extremely annoying and heavy to […]
Creating a list of exercises that are successfully avoided at the gym, you can certainly put the chest dips on your list, based on the weight of your body. Why, despite the fact that they give great results, are they overlooked?Chest dips, also known as dips in a cage or […]
Hoodia is a plant native to Africa. More specifically, this plant can be found in countries such as Angola or Botswana. Origin of Hoodia Hoodia is a succulent. In short, it’s a plant that does not need much to survive and for its development. Hoodia is mainly found in the […]
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 […]
Fat loss and the choice of a training method is a key element, that will be reflected in the success of our weight loss. Undoubtedly, out training needs to be based on multi-joint exercises, which provide the organism with a strong stimulus, engaging a considerable part of muscle mass, which […]
In addition to the main functions, such as increasing steroid hormone production and improving the condition of the nervous system, pregnenolone also has several minor advantages regarding sleep quality, immune system activity and addiction to certain drugs. Before starting supplementation, it’s important to get acquainted with all aspects of the […]
We already know what progesterone is from the first part of this article, which deals with sex hormones and adrenal gland aspects. As promised, this time we will look at the effects of this steroid and its derivatives on brain health, cognitive function and well-being. How does pregnenolon affect the […]
There is no doubt that an efficient hormonal system depends on good health. Unfortunately, hormonal imbalances are increasingly common in women as well as in men, and at an earlier age nowadays. This can be mainly attributed to problems with well-being and fertility, but the effects of hormone deficiency or […]
Growth hormone is considered every bodybuilder’s friend. In the world of fitness everybody wants to take a sip from the well of its incredible abilities to support building lean muscles, often seeking them in banned stimulants like injections of HGH or peptides that increase somatotropin secretion. Alpha GPC and Growth […]
As a result of recent observations – Japanese scientists have noticed the unknown side of taurine… As it turns out: this well-known to athletes amino acid – anabolic and anti-catabolic – intensively stimulates fat burning in subcutaneous adipose tissue and facilitates reduction of its mass. And by the way … […]
Many people going through a reduction diet put running, or other form of cardio exercise, into their schedule, and it’s usually performed on an empty stomach. According to a circulating opinion, this contributes to the efficient burning of excess fat. Allegedly to a much greater extent than in the case […]
Many beginners ask themselves a question whether they should reach for any supplements already at the beginning of their adventure with strength training. When they finally make a decision, they have doubts, which supplement to choose, what will be appropriate for them and what will be a redundant additive, which […]
The closer we are to warm days, the more people wake up from winter sleep and say that you have to take care of yourself, reduce a little waist circumference – maybe start diet, or get some movement … We are going to change the diet, reduce calories, sweets. Initially […]
“I will change my life tomorrow!”, “From tomorrow, I will start exercising and eating healthy”, “I will start taking care of myself and my figure from tomorrow”, “what should I start with? Increasing muscle mass, or maybe losing weight? “I will change my life tomorrow!”, “From tomorrow, I will start […]
SARMs is a group of substances, which gains still more attention. Some say, that SARMs are steroids in capsules, others says that they are revolutionary supplements, which is a good compromise between rarely working supplements, and steroids which are hard to get and apply in daily supplemention. Also, their impact […]
When we want to lose weight, we most often focus on the numbers on the scales. Meanwhile, weight loss is not always related to the decrease of fatty tissue in our organism and this is what we should care about most. It is thus worth focusing not only on controlling […]
Low carb diet is first thing about which we thing, when we want to lose weight. Currently, we know that it’s not the one and only way of losing weight, however limiting carbohydrates intake (especially simple sugars) can be very beneficial and speed up process of losing weight and fat. […]
Fatty acids are regaining theirs renown right now. Previously, when myth that fat is bad, and should be forbidden in the diet was widely repeated, nobody even wanted to talk about them. But now, healthy fatty acids are one of the most used supplements, alongside multivitamin complexes and creatine. That’s […]
When you quit smoking you immediately gain weight back. Why? You are trying to be healthy and instead of being rewarded, you are punished with a few extra kilos. In today’s blog I will talk about this interesting, yet annoying phenomenon and pass on some tips on how to prevent […]
Yohimbine is mainly used as an aid in reducing body fat. Many of us struggle with this drawback, it is not a simple problem to solve, so additional support is always useful. Currently, there are many substances on the market that work better or worse supporting weight reduction. Often, however, […]
I will tell you about some daily habits that can boost your metabolism to burn fat. Those easy tips and tricks will help you to lose weight and bring you closer to your goals. Let’s get started! Get started in the a.m. – Protein-fast breakfast will boost your metabolism!Make some […]
For a few years now, people are looking for alternative nutrition due to the increasing demand of meat substitutes and organically produced foods. A growing product is seaweed! What is seaweed, why is it gaining popularity and how healthy is it? What is seaweed?List of food made of seaweed What […]
From LSD to hot chocolate, there’s a wide range of brain enhancing chemicals naturally occurring in nature which can physically change the way our brains process information. What’s the magic pill to give us razor sharp focus with a memory like an elephant? There’s a lot out there and the […]
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 […]
Rauwolfia (Rauwolfia Serpentina) is the plant from milkweed family, firstly used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. It was used as a kind of aphrodisiac – even native people noticed its effectiveness in improving mood and libido. But why not only Rauwolfia Serpentina is still used, but its popularity is still growing? […]
When you mention wholegrains to anybody, some don’t know what these are, others relate them to not very tasty versions of their favourite foods such as white bread, white rice, white pasta, whilst others think about the fibre they provide in our diet. However wholegrains are much more than this! […]
On this #worldcancerday 4th February 2019 #IAmAndIWill According to the recent publication by the World Cancer Research Fund – Third Expert Report (2018): Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer (based upon strong evidence), there are ten ways you can protect yourself from cancer: The 10 most important points are: 1. […]
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 […]
Acetyl-L-Carnitine or ALCAR is a natural nootropic agent that bears energy levels in both the brain and the body, strengthens motivation, clarity of mind, memory and supports the brain. What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine? ALCAR (Acetyl-L-Carnitine) is a modified version of carnitine, which is a popular supplement for athletes. Although we can […]
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 […]
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 […]
The dream of local fat burning for many people sleeps with their eyelids. Unfortunately, almost every trainer after hearing that he has to make the fat come down especially from the stomach will answer that local reduction is not possible. No doubt there is a lot of reasons for that. […]
If you want the slimming effect to be visible more quickly, turn up the metabolism thanks to super spices, which will replace the fat burners, and most importantly – without weighing the liver .. Today we present a few additives that can not be missing in your diet! Turn up […]
The use of beta-alanine supplementation is usually associated with endurance sports. Athletes use supplementation to improve their performance. However, biologists at the University of Southern California have discovered that the use of beta-alanine can affect the mitigation of the effects of glycation.
Cycling is one of the more common cardio workouts. Probably because it is a very pleasant form of physical exercise. However, scientific research is absolute and it turns out that when cycling we burn much less fat than we do during a run.
