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This study found that subjects who were dehydrated at 2.5- and 5% of their bodyweights had higher insulin levels following exercise. Dehydration can reduce insulin sensitivity which can impair muscle growth and overall gains. Drink 16oz of water before and after your workout and shoot for at...

IGF 1 Study and Conclusion Below is pretty amazing, and puzzles the the scientists as to how its possible to add more muscle mass without adding anymore food intake, but rather just by adding in IGF 1 or IGF 1 lr3, and also greater utilization of carbs. Pretty awesome stuff man! A main...

The Study Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found that relatively short-term use (14 days) of ibuprofen can induce a state of "compensated hypogonadism" in human males. That's a condition where men have normal levels of testosterone but higher levels of luteinizing...

Athletes and bodybuilders require a much higher intake of sodium than sedentary individuals as sodium is the main mineral lost through sweat. A hard workout can easily cause 1-2 grams of sodium to be lost through sweat. How do you replenish sodium? Table salt is the best way, as sodium makes up...

Zinc is a critical mineral for many biological processes. This study in rats shows how a zinc-deficient diet can affect androgen binding, aromatization and conversion to DHT. This study fed rats either a deficiency or surplus of Zinc through diet and had some pretty significant results. This...

Testosterone Affects Bodyfat by Michael Mooney These studies show a clear association with low testosterone and increased fat inside the abdominal (stomach) cavity, and risk of Type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Doctor-prescribed testosterone replacement therapy reduces these...

themusclephd💥This study analyzed growth hormone levels throughout two different training sessions and found that subjects using forced reps had a higher growth hormone response during the training session. Use this method by having a spotter help you force out 2-3 extra reps per set after you...

theguerillachemist Update: after 6 weeks at 100mcg/d, I had some blood work done to test my thyroid levels, including thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH). My TSH levels were NOT suppressed while taking GC-1, just like the research suggests. This is huge as it may be a viable option for competitors...

by Christian Duque So I’m sure you’ve heard the big news by now, The Egyptian Phenom, Big Ramy has left the camel crew. For years, the bodybuilding community looked to Oxygen Gym (Ramy’s unofficial HQ) as the base of operations for the new wave of bodybuilding. The all encompassing gym in the...

A study found that back squats and front squats produced similar levels of quadriceps activation, however participants used over 21% less weight in the front squat. This means that front squats can be a solid option to hit your quads if you want a lighter workout or want to work around some knee...

Most people attribute eating turkey, which isnt extremely high in the amino acid tryptophan, to being tired. This isn't entirely true. Tryptophan is the body's source of serotonin, the "feel good" neurotransmitter. Most anti-depressants, as well as street drugs like Molly affect serotonin...

GO WITH SHORTER ESTERS FOR LESS SIDE EFFECTS AND SUPPRESSION! Very interesting study that compares short vs long esters of testosterone and how it affects peak plasma levels, suppression, and aromatization. This study compares test enanthate, test undecanoate, and test bucilate at equal doses...

by Matt Weik If you train legs and can wake up the next couple of days feeling like a million bucks, then you didn’t train legs. We all know what follows any brutal leg day – the inability to sit down to take a dump, the look of fear when you see multiple flights of stairs, and the all too...

Taurine�� ---- ⭐️Interestingly enough, taurine has many benefits. It has been shown to hydrate muscle cells, reduce muscle fatigue, and increase muscle force by allowing more calcium into the cell to optimize a muscle contraction. Taurine also has been shown to reduce high amounts...

If you've*been in the lifting game for a semi-significant period of time, you've heard the Joe Gym-bro mantra that consuming whey protein and simple carbohydrates like dextrose immediately post-workout is crucial to "spike" insulin levels and maximize muscle protein synthesis (MPS).*Since the...

Low*testosterone is something that affects most every man at some point in his life regardless*of how healthy the individual may be. By age 40 over 50% of all men suffer from*low testosterone*and by the age of 50 the numbers reach a staggering amount, upwards of 80%. As we age our...

Ipamorelin*is an amino acid chain (peptide) that is classified*as a GHRP (growth hormone releasing peptide) which is similar to*GHRP 2, GHRP 6 and*Hexarelin. This peptide is known as the mildest GHRP in comparison to the ones mentioned before. But that also means it has the least side effects...

Electrolytes and Hydration – 2 Factors that will Make or Break your Performance We all know that eating a diet with ample high-quality proteins, clean carbohydrates and healthy fats are absolutely essential to your performance and gains. So what is the missing link? Why does performance so...

The Glycemic index (also GI) is a ranking system that ranks the effects of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels. Learn more. What Is The Glycemic Index? Not all*carbohydrate*foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The*Glycemic index*(also GI) is a...