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Zinc: The Little-Known Mega Mineral You Should Learn to Optimize
From boosting testosterone production & supporting lean muscle growth, to optimizing joint health & immune function, getting enough of this ...
Super-Mineral Magnesium: Essential for Muscle Gains and more…
In their eagerness to increase strength and build muscle, most devoted iron trainees will ceaselessly pound down the protein, carbs, ...
Overtraining? Signs You May Need to Take a Rest Day
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Ghrelin: The “Bad” Hunger Hormone
Part 2 of good cop versus bad cop in the fat loss hunger wars - this time we’ll focus on ...
Pre and Intra Workout Nutrition
When hypertrophy (muscle building) is your main goal, the food and nutrients you consume around the workout is by far ...
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Can I Combine Fats and Carbs in the Same Meal?
If you’re looking for a good recipe for fat storage, high insulin and high fat in the blood is the ...
Interview Q&A Series with Ben: Time Under Tension
Question: “Is there an optimal amount of Time Under Tension (TUT) to shoot for each set?” When trying to maximize ...
What Times Should I Be Eating Carbohydrates?
There are essential fatty acids, and there are essential amino acids, but there are no essential carbohydrates – our body ...
Wheying in on the Debate: A Case for the Superiority of Whey Protein
Whey protein has been used in one form or another for at least 300 years, yet it has taken until ...
The Biology of Fat Loss Mechanics – Part 3
By Roland Pankewich Read Part 1 HERE Read Part 2 HERE So far we have outlined some basic principles that ...
Interview Q&A Series with Ben: Hormones
Question: “Will taking simple carbs after a workout negate the effect of growth hormone production from your workout and kill ...
Glutamine
Almost everyone is familiar with the idea that glutamine is great for muscle recovery, but it is often under utilized in this instance. Glutamine is also a favorite source for your liver, used to make glucose when consuming low amounts of carbs, therefore can help you stay anti-catabolic on a low carb diet. Glutamine is also a favorite source of fuel for the intestines, making it vital for a healthy digestive system. Glutamine is an alkalizing amino acid and it helps to improve glutathione levels in the body, the body’s most powerful anti-oxidant. Glutamine is a processor of amino acids to glutamate and GABA which are neurotransmitters – glutamate being the most exciting and energizing, GABA the most calming and increases slow wave sleep and growth hormone release. If you are not using post-workout carbs, 20-30g of glutamine can help replenish glycogen inside the anabolic window. 2-5g of glutamine at night can help improve GABA and sleep, up to 100g a day can help repair a damaged gut lining.
