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IGF-1 Insulin-like Growth Factor 1, abbreviated IGF-1, is a protein that is encoded by the IGF1 gene. It consists of 70 amino acids and is a hormone that is structured similarly to insulin. Its main function is to stimulate growth within the body due to its regulation of both cell growth and...

European Journal of Applied Physiology April 2019, Volume 119, Issue 4, pp 825–839 | Cite as Mechanisms of vitamin D on skeletal muscle function: oxidative stress, energy metabolism and anabolic state Authors Authors and affiliations Katarzyna Patrycja DzikJan Jacek KaczorEmail author This...

I thought I read something here about this some time ago. I take tudca for my liver. What do you guys use for kidney support. Is it just a take n2 guard deal, or it there a dedicated for kidneys supplement? I take a lot of tren and have had elevated numbers, a bit elevated, not crazy high. I've...

This study found that trained men were able to recover quicker than trained women following a heavy resistance training protocol. Researchers are uncertain as to why this may occur – gender differences in central fatigue may be a primary reason. This means that men might be able to train muscle...

Arjuna is a tree bark that has many medicinally benefits when it comes to cardiovascular health. As you know, some of the things bodybuilders take to build muscle can have deleterious effects on your heart health. There are several triterpenoids and polyphenols associated with the benefits of...

The friend that is using growth hormone HGH, can take a seat to the symptom, reference. 1. How to deal with bleeding at the injection site after injection of growth hormone?:wink: Answer: when the syringe is pulled out, only the skin at the eye of the needle goes out for blood, indicating that...

One study found that soy protein might actually increase protein breakdown in skeletal muscle. The researchers fed both casein and soy protein isolate to pigs for 15 weeks and concluded the following: "These data suggest that the inferior quality of dietary soybean protein induces...

If you fill your hunger with protein first what are you most likely not going to eat a huge amount of? It takes roughly 24.6-26 calories burned to digest every 100 calories of protein yet it only takes roughly 3.8 to 4.2 calories burned to digest every 100 calories of fats/carbs so are you...

Go to: Millions of individuals have used illicit anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), but the long-term cardiovascular associations of these drugs remains incompletely understood. Employing a cross-sectional cohort design, we recruited 140 experienced male weightlifters aged 34–54 years...

Boswellia serrata is a plant that produces Indian frankincense. Extracts of Boswellia serrata have been clinically studied for joint function, particularly for osteoarthritis of the knee, with the research showing a slight improvement of both pain and function compared to a placebo. I use it...

Each of us are metabolically unique, psychologically varied, and have vast discrepancy in personal preferences. Sure, we humans share a metabolism that functions much the same from person to person. The best way to conceptualize this metabolic individuality is to think about appearance. There's...

themusclephd�� Today's supplement Saturday looks at a medicinal herb called Ginkgo Biloba. - ➕If you recall from previous supplement Saturday lessons, we have discussed other medicinal herbs such as huperzine & rhodiola. Ginkgo is similar to both of these herbs in its effects on...

Rhodiola Rosea is part of a class of compounds known as adaptogens- natural and safe extracts that have numerous health benefits including hormonal balance, mental acuity and reduction of stress/cortisol. Rhodiola has been shown to reduce fatigue, both physical and mental and enhance cognitive...

by Josh Hodnick Dedicated bodybuilders pay extra attention to dietary and training details, which sets them apart from the average gym goer. This may include taking extra time to stretch and warm up before training, planning and preparing meals in advance, and logging all foods and supplements...

The effects of fluoxymesterone administration on testicular function. PubMed Article Long term daily administration of fluoxymesterone (9alpha-fluoro-17alpha-methyl-11beta, 17beta-dihydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one) was associated with a modest suppression of sperm production and a profound...

by Josh Hodnik Just a few decades ago, depression was a condition that people were reluctant to talk about. People diagnosed with depression were sometimes viewed as weak, being unable to handle the tough times in life. That has all changed. It seems that every time I turn on the television I...

Machines Or Free Weights: Structure Vs. Function! One of the most heated debates in the world of fitness today is the battle of free-weights (low-tech apparatus) versus machines (high-tech apparatus). Each side has an argument with both sides having some merit to their claims. One of the...

The normal range is 10-42. Mine tested at 46.6. Should I be concerned?

I guess if your fat, your just shit out of luck lmao Testosterone replacement attenuates cognitive decline in testosterone-deprived lean rats, but not in obese rats, by mitigating brain oxidative stress. <abstracttext>Testosterone replacement improves metabolic parameters and cognitive...

Rhodiola Rosea is part of a class of compounds known as adaptogens- natural and safe extracts that have numerous health benefits including hormonal balance, mental acuity and reduction of stress/cortisol. Rhodiola has been shown to reduce fatigue, both physical and mental and enhance cognitive...