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Anavar is a dihydrotestosterone (DHT) related anabolic steroid
Anavar, or Oxandrolone, is one of the most popular oral anabolic steroids used today. Originally designed for the treatment of AIDS-related muscle wasting, alcoholic hepatitis, treatment of osteoporosis, trauma recovery and other weight loss illnesses, its popularity amongst athletes grew due to its... -
Arjuna - Heart Health
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 Arjuna,... -
Fat Storage and Diet
theguerillachemist
I made a post awhile ago about how whey protein(or proteins with high leucine levels) can spike insulin levels higher than white bread. This study shows similar conclusions when eating high protein meals with either high fat or high carbs, and how it affects body fat... -
Effects of Sugar
Most studies (meta-analyses) investigating the dangerous effects of sugar are in fact based on sugar-sweetened soda consumption in diabetics. The levels of sugar consumed have also been relatively high (around 25% of calories). . This is because studying high sugar consumption in a sick population ... -
Beef Protein
Whey protein is usually considered the best form of supplemental protein. The problem is that many whey formulations can contain ingredients that some individuals are allergic to. Our lab found similar gains in muscle size in subjects taking beef and whey protein powders over an 8-week training program.... -
Post Carbs - What you really need.
A study found that consuming high GI carbs after a workout was more effective at replenishing muscle glycogen levels than consuming low GI carbs. White rice, white bread, and sugary cereals are all great options if you are needing to replenish carbs rapidly (e.g at a competition where you have multiple... -
DHEA
DHEA has long been purported to increase testosterone and muscle mass in bodybuilders but studies show that’s not the case. DHEA doesn’t have any effect on testosterone and will not increase gains from a resistance training program. A few studies do show mild cognitive benefits in older individuals... -
MCT Oil vs LCT Oil
This study compared one group consuming a diet using MCT oil with another group consuming a diet using LCT oil. The diets had the same caloric content and were designed to maintain bodyweight. The MCT group lost more weight and significantly more weight from fat than the LCT group! This is probably... -
Keto Diet and the Truth.
Is a keto diet better for fat loss than
other diets?
One of the reasons why ketogenic diet a diet that usually restricts carbohydrates to less than 50 g per day - is supposed to be better for fat loss is because a higher level of fat burning is observed during ketogenic diet. ... -
Deload periods for gains.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for gains is taking a deload period. This study found that trained athletes increased muscle fiber diameter by 11% following a taper protocol. This method might be useful for the bodybuilder undergoing constant and strenuous training – back off of the weights for... -
More Info on Feeding of BCAA/EAA/Creatine and Carbs.
theguerillachemist
As you know, I'm an advocate of the intra workout "feeding" of BCAA/EAA/ creatine/carbs to create an extreme anabolic environment. That being said, the one amino acid I haven't spoken about that is crucial to take during training to combat fatigue is ORNITHINE. ORNITHINE... -
Stay away from Processed foods.
Overweight adults were randomly assigned to eat ultra-processed or unprocessed meals (defined according to the so-called NOVA classification) for two weeks. Meals had the same calories, macros, sugar, salt, and fiber and energy density, but everyone was allowed to eat as much as they wanted. The best... -
Cardio for Fat Loss
Why is it that cardio is always the hot topic of fitness discussion and seems to be the fix all solution to burning fat?As we have all learned and I have written about in the past that cardio is not the fix all solution when it comes to body compositional changes anymore. New times have ...
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Volume Variations
Nonlinear periodization is a method in which you constantly vary your training volume. This means you’ll have high, low, and moderate volume days in your weekly workouts. This method has been shown to be more effective at increasing gains in size and strength than linear periodization!
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Dehydration and Insulin Sensitivity
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 least 2-3...