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NPB = MPS – MPBSo what does this equation mean? Net Protein Balance (skeletal muscle mass, for our purposes here) = Muscle Protein Synthesis – Muscle Protein Breakdown. Net protein balance (NPB) is defined as muscle protein synthesis (MPS) minus muscle protein breakdown (MPB), or NPB = MPS –...

Testosterone and selective androgen receptor modulators as anabolic therapies for chronic illness and aging Go to: SUMMARYSeveral regulatory concerns have hindered development of androgens as anabolic therapies, despite unequivocal evidence that testosterone supplementation increases muscle...

This is purely for curiosity. Please forgive my ignorance on this subject but I've always assumed it was much harder for a vegan or vegetarian to keep up with someone who eats meat in terms of gains, development, etc. It seems the amount of plant/vegan based alternatives that need to be consumed...

by Matt Weik This is a topic I spoke about on social media before and it raised many questions as well as accolades. Fairly often I get asked the question if a certain food, supplement, or drink will make them gain weight. My first reaction is to laugh but then I realize that not everyone...

A quantitative look at the multitudinous benefits of CJC-1295 w/Dac & IGF-1 levels As biology and the art of science blast through new discoveries and breakthroughs at a pace never seen before, NEW HRT/TRT and other hormone therapeutic protocols are being conducted and shining while...

The 10 Dumbest Diet Myths Here's what you need to know... Soy protein is practically useless in stimulating muscle protein synthesis. Dextoxifying your liver or "cleansing" your colon with coffee enemas is beyond stupid. Stop worrying about the growth hormone in milk. You can't starve cancer...

It's that time again... Let's talk AR's, so get your coffee, tea, mocha lattes or pre-workout, whatever floats your boat.. Let's have a discussion! Brought to you by Vision (Team PSL) Lets's talk AR's (androgen receptors) Recently I've seen a few questions or concerns regarding AR (androgen...

Blood Work Basics These days, the Internet is flooded with information from reliable sources citing the ill health effects of bodybuilding drugs, and while the number of people who get regular bloodwork to diagnose potential issues is growing, there is still a substantial percentage of the...

By Larry Holman June 28, 2018 What’s the biggest dilemma in the fitness industry? You guessed it right, losing fat while building more muscles. If you’ve been working out long enough, you’ve probably come across this situation. Months and months of bulking just to be stuck in the worst...

Training with prior DOMS can be a sore subject, pun intended. Many are not sure if it’s okay to do or not, and the reality is that it depends. If your soreness is relieved by your typical warm-up, you’re probably good to go. However, if you’re still feeling the last workout’s DOMS after your...

by Matt Weik For me, personally, the answer to this is a no-brainer. But there may be people out there who think differently about the subject. So, I thought it would be a cool little article to put down what my thoughts are, see if they align with yours, and open up the dialogue a little bit...

by Matt Weik I’m going to get a lot of love and hate from both sides of the spectrum revolving around this issue. There will be people who demand full transparency such as the consumer and brands who want to be upfront and honest with what they put in the product and then, on the other hand, you...

by Christian Duque The world of competitive bodybuilding is on fire! People everywhere are taking to the Facebook groups, chatting among themselves in weight rooms, locker rooms, and by the shake bar. The few who still frequent message boards, they’re also talking. The pundits can’t fight the...

Jason Owens,Yahoo Sports•March 26, 2019 The NFL approved a rule change Tuesday that will make pass interference calls and non-calls subject to replay review and coaches challenges. NFL owners voted Tuesday to implement the new rule on a one-year trial basis. Prior to Tuesday’s rule change...

by Christian Duque The sport of bodybuilding seems to know no time, because the champions of yesterday continue inspire the youth today. In fact, I’ve found that the obsession most have with the 1990’s is a lot more than mere nostalgia. People miss the huge bodybuilders of that era, guys like...

Just like the subject says, I'm getting energy fatigue with when running Tren. Some problems with night sweats; insomnia and mood swings are minimal. I keep levels low, like 350mg tren E/wk, 350 test cyp/Wk, and 50mg var. .5 caber E3D / .5 armidex EOD I'm in the best shape of my life, good...

We all know that there are different kinds of people with regards to sociability and the “need” for social interactions. This can quite easily be seen in the gym. Do you see yourself as a lone wolf or a social creature, buddying up with everyone you see? Maybe you are somewhere in between. Jonas...

Are Protein Bars Good For You? Bodybuilding & Sports Nutrition Supplements Store – Prosource It wasn’t all that long ago when the question featured above would have seemed comical on its surface. Protein bars occupied the lowest rung on the sports nutrition ladder. They were amalgamations of...

For a long time, people have been talking about “muscle memory” and that your muscles have the ability to remember stimulus. For instance, if someone was sick or injured and had to stay out of the gym for any long period of time, when they went back in, they would be able to more quickly gain...

I am 45 years old 5'11 and fluctuate between 185lbs to 190lbs with body fat at 11%. I was very active in martial arts and weight training from my late teens to my late twenties and stopped in my early 30's to focus on career and building a family. At 40 (4 kids later and finished) I decided to...