WHAT MAKES THE BEST PROHORMONE FOR THE AVERAGE USER?
by admin on Dec.09, 2011, under Articles
The problem is that the FDA has a hard job in enforcing laws such as DSHEA. You can’t plan for the year if your access to potent, safe and legal dietary pro-hormones is cut short because they get lumped in with the grey market steroids. I hope this article helps put these products in perspective and helps you make an informed choice on which products are the best for making gains while being safe and responsible. These testosterone derivatives are the typical suspects that one would see on the black market or in cancer patients. Often grey market anabolic steroids (ones not classified by the DEA, yet not legal by FDA standards) use this 17a Methyl delivery system to increase potency. 1-Androsterone or “1-Andro” is the best for raw size and strength but others have some very good benefits, making them good choices for the “best prohormone for the average guy” 19NorAndrosterone has very little negative side effects like hairloss and prostate enlargement and is great for long term use and by people over 45, which makes it a very mild prohormone that may even increase hair growth and reduce the prostate size. In my next article, I will discuss timing your pro-hormone doses for maximum effect. Additionally, the body is subject to many side effects that can occur in people, so it is best to check with a doctor prior to use and to stop using prohormones if there are any side effects that are noticed. The FDA laws require that the hormone be naturally occurring and ALSO be sold as a dietary supplement intended for that use prior to 1994 (which is conveniently forgotten by many supplement companies). These “pro” drugs or “pro” supplements are much safer since your body converts them to active constituents as they are needed. They are clone products of the products ruled upon by the FDA in 2005 as not being DHSEA compliant. Are these the best prohormone for the average guy? I think not, since they are either illegal or grey and are not always safe. only one or two cycles a year. Injectables do not carry the liver stress of the oral pills, but they have their own set of issues like the need for often painful injections. I will run down a short list of pro-hormones that are on the market and my opinion on their legal status and listing them in potency: Relative Potency of TRUE Prohormones: 1-Androsterone (DEA Legal, Pending DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 10 ** Search 1-Androstene-3b-ol,17-one (best used for size and strength gains in cycles of 4-6 weeks @ 300-600mg/Day) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4,9 Estra-Diene (DEA Legal, NOT DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 95 (best used for size gains in cycles of 4-6 weeks @ 300mg/Day) ** Search 4,9 Estra-Diene _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 19Nor-Androsterone (DEA Legal, DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 85 ** Search Norandrostene-3b-ol,17-one (best for safe size gains in cycles of 4-6 weeks @ 300-400mg/Day) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5a-epiAndrosterone (DEA Legal, DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 85 ** Search epihydroxyetioallocholan-17-one (best for cutting cycles and strength gains in cycles of 4-6 weeks @ 300-600mg/Day) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11-keto-Androstenedione (DEA Legal, Pending DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 8 ** Search Adrenosterone (best for mild gains and mild fat loss in cycles of 4-6 weeks @ 300mg/Day) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4-Androsterone (DEA Legal, Pending DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 8 ** Search 4-Androstene-3b-ol,17-one (400-800mg/Day) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1,4 Andro-dione (DEA Legal, NOT DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 65 ** Search Boldione (300-600mg/Day) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ DHEA Ethanoate Ester (DEA Legal, DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ DHEA (DEA Legal, DSHEA Compliant) – Rating 5 (500-800mg/Day) Ultimate Mass Stack 1-Androsterone + 4-Androsterone = Combination of wet and dry compounds for maximum gains Ultimate Wet Size Stack 4-Androsterone + 1,4 Andro-dione = both can help you retain water weight for hard gainers who need instant “looks” Ultimate Cutting Stack 5aEpiAndrosterone + 11-keto-Androstenedione = combination of anti-estrogenic, lipolytic and cortisol reducing effects Ultimate Safety Stack 19NorAndrosterone + 11-Keto-Androstenedione = combination of mild prohormones Ultimate Strength Stack 1-Androsterone + 5aEpiAndrosterone = crazy strength gains (use the 5aEpi right before working out) These products are much closer to what the government intended as a dietary supplement, meaning that they are not active anabolic steroids yet still provide benefits for the bodybuilder. So, in my opinion a pro-hormone that you can use safely for 8 weeks is much better than a short two or three week cycle. This question is one that many people want answered before they put something into their body. So, depending on the desired goals each hormone has some very positive benefits All androgenic steroids and their precursors carry some minor issues that should be addressed. Gains with the DSHEA compliant pro-hormones can range from 7-17 lbs in a month. Something that is a steroid isn’t anabolic (builds muscle) and it doesn’t make the item illegal. Compounds that are in this category on the open market usual have a “Halo”, “Phera” or “Drol” in their name. Once the FDA made a decision to specify certain products as not DSHEA compliant in 2005, it is best to avoid purchasing these items and to support legal, DSHEA compliant products as a way to ensure we have freedom to potent, yet safe dietary supplements for some time The good news is that choosing a product off the legal list will give you some serious advantages as well! First, 17aMethyl steroids will make you gain 10-15lbs in two weeks, BUT they are gains that you are most likely to lose since your body has not adjusted to the extra size. Some anabolic steroids are sold as dietary supplements because they are not classified as drugs by the DEA. Only slow and steady changes in your body are permanent so although the lure of 15lbs in two weeks is nice and I have done it myself, the only thing that really made any difference in my physique was continual slow changes. That is why doctors recommend slow weight loss to crash diets and long term hormone use vs. Provitamin A (beta carotene) is a vitamin that converts into vitamin A via an enzyme system. 5aAndrosterone or 5aEpiAndrosterone is a great product for cutting body fat and increasing focus and intensity, since it stimulates both the mind and the muscle via natual pathways. It is possible to lose hair when the androgenic profile of the body is changed. an anabolic steroid There is another option which I feel is the best product for the average person, which is a TRUE prohormone. True “pro” hormones are things that convert to testosterone and testosterone analogs in the body in order to be fully active. Staying on a 17aMethyl product for more than two weeks isn’t advisable since raised liver enzymes are not something you want to have for long cycles. Also, black market steroids such as “D-bol”, “Anadrol 50” and “Winstrol” have this liver stressing delivery system. quick cycles that cause you to gain tons of muscle in a short amount of time. Steroids can be birth control, cortisone or even cholesterol. weeks. Certainly they are much slower, but they are gains that you can actually maintain and keep. There is another class of legal products designed to increase levels of androgens legally and these are called prohormones Illegal anabolic steroids are classified into two groups: oral anabolic steroids and injectable anabolic steroids. So, the word steroid is like “vehicle” composed of trucks, bikes, motorcycles and cars. These are NOT legal however, since the FDA doesn’t recognize them as dietary supplements. Also, it is one that you can use for 4 cycles a year vs. Legality is one factor and although you can get illegal grey market steroids like “Halo, Phera and Drol”, these products put all dietary supplements at risk and are really bad for your freedom to access quality dietary supplements. I think the best prohormone is actually one that IS a prohormone vs. They do not carry the liver stress of the grey market steroids either which is a big benefit for long term use. I believe that TRUE prohormones can be used for 4-12 week cycles and that they are extremely safe when used in this manner. They are usually quite potent yet do not carry the liver stress that the grey market steroids may have with the 17aMethyl delivery system. This is actually a huge advantage since your body wants to be in a state of homeostasis whenever possible. These are all considered steroids but they are NOT anabolic steroids or androgens. Also as I stated they limit your future access to legal DSHEA compliant dietary supplements like creatine and amino acids. I can’t say the same for the illegal grey market 17a Methyl steroids on the market. Products like “deca” (nandrolone), equipoise (boldenone) or D-Bol (methandrostenolone) compose this class of drugs. This is why it is so important to support legal supplements, since your goals for pro-hormone use should be thought in terms of years vs. Choosing a pro-hormone that puts on size at a slower rate is actually a much better idea in my opinion. Please understand to the media and congress, steroids are ANYTHING that builds muscle, so to them even protein is considered a steroid and certainly there have been many movements to ban creatine for example. Also, price is a factor, since the more potent the product, usually the higher price point (price is amount plus dose required). The other products are all good too and have some distinct advantages as well. So, making a choice from the list of DSHEA compliant pro-hormones is a vote for legal and defensible sports supplements. This delivery method should be clearly visible on the product information as in the grey market prohormone 4-chloro-17a-methyl-androst-1, 4-diene-3-17b-diol. (I have a friend like this…I saw him a few years ago and you would never even know he did steroids) I have been able to change my body’s set point for muscle by doing long and steady cycles of LEGAL pro-hormones over many years. Injectable steroids do not share this liver stressing situation and they are not sold as supplements, since the FDA prohibits anything sold as a supplement from being injected however they are available on the black market as “Equipoise”, “Deca” and “Test Prop” or “Sustenon 250”. Oral steroids have a 17aMethyl group which blocks liver enzymes and therefore can cause liver enzymes to increase. Also, stacking pro-hormones is a good choice since they often have different functions. My final thought is to vary the types of legal pro-hormone you use for each cycle since I truly believe that the body adapts to one type of pro-hormone used consistently. Some pro-hormones are 100% legal by both the DEA and the FDA (complying with DHSEA) and will be outlined later. 1-Androsterone is the most potent prohormone on the market and although it is not an anabolic steroid, it does give your body the raw materials to make it’s own active steroids, which should give a nice increase to muscles without suffering negative side effects seen with the grey market steroids on the market (often referred to wrongly as “prosteroids” which is a misnomer since they are not “pro” anything, they don’t need to convert to be active and are not dependent on the body’s enzymes). It may take longer to get the results, but they are results that you can keep for years to come and enjoy for a life time So, balance your pro-hormone pick on side effects, goals and desired effect and make a positive choice that supports freedom and safe use yet gives maximum effects. We all know those kids in high school that did steroids and were huge for one football season yet now are tiny and scrawny. Legal steroids that are not anabolic that you will find in a health food store are: progesterone creams and pregnenolone. It is a generic term that has no real meaning other than to classify a compound Under this is a class called Androgens, which are anabolic steroids that are derived from testosterone and its analogs. So, what really makes the best pro-hormone for people to use? First we need to understand the difference between prohormones and steroids and decipher the many products on the market that use both steroids and pro-hormones in their formulations Steroids are active hormones in the body that are naturally produced or unnaturally taken to perform a specific task. I don’t believe that the 17aMethyl products are terribly dangerous even thought they raise liver enzymes, but they are not something to be taken lightly. This product is pending a study that will prove it to be DSHEA compliant and once that is complete we should expect to see 1-Androsterone products on the market, since it is the best choice for the average bodybuilder. In my opinion, they will not harm you long term and their safety is not horrible like the media suggests, but they are illegal and the FDA made a ruling in 2005 that these products should not be on the market as dietary supplements, so they are not legal in my book I think the best prohormone for the average bodybuilder is one that balances the factors that I have identified. Homeostasis is basically maintaining what you’ve been and resisting change. This product is actually a prohormone but one that contains the 17a-methyl delivery system, making it liver stressful. PRO means precursor to, or converts into. Steroids are NOT anabolic steroids, there is a difference. 11-Keto-Androstenedione has the benefit of also cutting cortisol, which is healthy and good for cutting body fat.
New protein from Muscletech
by admin on Dec.07, 2011, under Protein blend
I usually was using maxi muscle products for quite a while! I have used so many products of these guys, but I never used maxi muscle cyclone. So I though I would give it a try, I ordered it of the internet! I took it just after training, I must say it was a good taste and then the results, wow. This stuff was the bollocks!It not only was very expensive but it came in the tiny 900g tub which lasted me a week. Well. if I have to think properly about bodybuilding I must start to spend proper money as well. After that everything will go better. Muscletech has come a long way in the past decade with their supplements, and now they release to the world their latest, 100% Premium Whey Protein Plus! What sets this new product out from the crowd is the value 5 pounds package it comes prepared in. And not only that, but it also comes with a re-sealable slider that will keep your protein fresh and potent Muscletech Premium Whey Protein Plus comes in two delicious flavors of rich chocolate and creamy vanilla.
Maximuscle
by admin on Dec.06, 2011, under All in One
Been hard on cash the past couple of week and not doing my usual stacks of supplements, cant even afford my juice, so much to being a bodybuilder! So I done some online research and come across an all in one product witch sounded pretty good! Seeing as i am skint! It was called Maximuscle cyclone. Was the shit! I never thought that gonna be better than my juice. Probably my body needed to have a bit of the rest and time to recover and put on some proper mass. probably I have passed the placebo and am ready to grow now. Only thing I know is that will definitelly I will use. Contains 3g of HMB per daily serving to reduce muscle breakdown soreness, improve muscle strength and assist in muscle repair after exercise. One study shows that HMB and creatine taken together are better than HMB alone at increasing strength and will help you build muscle faster compared to just using HMB.
Bsn syntha 6
by admin on Dec.02, 2011, under Whey Protein
Been on the hunt for a good tasting protein shake, getting really fed up of forcing myself to drink these bland tasting shakes. They are really sickening! So I asked a friend for some advice, he runs a supplement store and he uses a lot of the products. He recommended me to use Bsn syntha 6 !Ha ha than I have started to make an ice creams of this protein. Added some thick milk than some fruits, blended properly so it goes thicker. After a while I have put it to the freezer. Eventually it become a nice cheesecake. That is exactly what the cows like most. It is low in carbs and lactose, making it a good choice for individuals seeking sustained protein delivery to promote optimal rates of protein synthesis without a lot of extra fat and carbohydrate calories. Geared toward individuals seeking weight management, nutrition, and muscle support. It contains no creatine, aspartame or stimulants.
Bsn Noxplode 2.0
by admin on Nov.29, 2011, under Pre Workout
Recently been having a real struggle with my off season, I can’t seem to get enough proteins and calories. My friend who’s also in him off season, recommended me to take bsn noxplode 2.0. This has a lot of calories and carbohydrates and proteins, it would be a huge benefit to have those in addition to my diet! so I went to school with a thoughts of getting bigger. Let see how that will go. Taste nice so far! so when you are skinny body than you first definitely should go for that stuff. Do not forget to eat properly as well. Like 9 meals per day and than add the mutant mass in between your meals to make it work. RECOMMENDED USE TO ASSESS YOUR TOLERANCE: As a dietary supplement, begin by consuming 1 scoop of N.O.-XPLODE mixed with 5-6 oz of cold water. Vary the amount of water to achieve your desired flavor and sweetness level. Wait 30 minutes to access your tolerance. If appropriate, after 30 minutes, consume an additional 1 scoop mixed with 5-6 oz of cold water and access your tolerance again.
Building pur muscle
by admin on Nov.28, 2011, under Mass Gainers
I have been really tired in the gym lately, usually I use a mass gainer drink but I haven’t got the cash this month! was bit annoyed. my workouts aren’t quite the same, I went online and found some cheap deals, i order 3 bags of Pvl Mutant Mass, got strait back in the gym and i was jacked. The 10 superior proteins deliver a vast cross spectrum of amino acids for triggering more muscle uptake. This trademarked blend is designed to “push” more usable protein into the muscle and showers your muscles with a continuous flow of free form, di, tri and oligo peptide amino acids from protein. 92% of those trying to gain lean mass who are having trouble, usually cannot gain muscle because they’re using the wrong proteins. Iso-Stack10 is perfect, but when blended with the specific carbs and lipothermic fats in Mutant Mass, the protein is directed to its primary job – building pure muscle.
Supplements
by admin on Nov.26, 2011, under Articles
Solid particles within each of these tissue spaces help goes. Only some people lose weight through exercise alone. Bodybuilders should consume carb-amino acid supplements high in leucine before and after training to maximize protein synthesis. (The Tan Sheet, April 28, 2008) Citric acid prevents fatigue Fatigue occurs during exercise when energy supply from cell metabolism does not keep pace with the energy demands of the muscles, nervous system and other organs. Also, the average person thinks that the FDA closely monitors product safety and weight loss claims by supplement makers. L-carnitine helps move fats into the energy center of the cells where they are broken down to form ATP-a high-energy chemical vital for exercise. The researchers concluded that a loading phase for creatine monohydrate might be important for maximizing the effects of this supplement on performance. Betaine did not increase endurance performance but improved measures, related to heat tolerance. (International Journal Sport Nutrition Exercise Metabolism, 18, 103-115, 2008) Caffeine increases leg power in the heat Heat increases exercise capacity, particularly when you’re dehydrated. (Applied Physiology Nutrition Metabolism, 33: 184-190, 2008) Amino acid speeds protein synthesis after weight training Cells use amino acids to make new proteins, but amino acids do a lot more than that. Amino acids activate signaling protein synthesis and increase muscle fiber size. The supplement group ate fewer calories, more protein and fiber, and less carbohydrate than the other groups. You feel the pain during the last few reps of intense sets during weight training, the final 100 meters in a 400 meter sprint, or the hike up a big hill to get to the lake on a backpacking trip. They stated that weight loss affects serious diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease and arthritis. Researchers from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska- led by Joan Eckerson found that 30 days of low-dose creatine supplementation increased bodyweight (compared to a placebo) but had no effect on anaerobic exercise capacity as measured by the critical power test. Creatine monohydrate works by increasing muscle creatine phosphate levels, improving the capacity to buffer metabolic acids and increasing the efficiency of cell energy transport. It has far-reaching effects on the nervous system, hormones, skeletal muscle, cardiopulmonary system and kidneys. Researchers from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, concluded that caffeine also boosts mental function in athletes. Citric acid and L-carnitine are promising supplements because they might boost cell energy levels. Increased body temperature causes a competition for blood between the skin (cooling) and muscles (exercise), which reduces the heart’s capacity to pump blood. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors the health benefit claims made by food supplement manufacturers. The subjects ran on a treadmill in an environmental chamber heated to 88ºF at an intensity of 65 percent of maximum effort and finished the run with an all-out sprint to exhaustion (3-4 minutes). The supplement group improved most in weight lifting strength, endurance and maximal oxygen uptake. Many studies found that caffeine improves concentration, prevents mental fatigue and makes people feel better. Spanish researchers found that feeding fluids and caffeine increased muscle activation and force capacity during exercise in the heat. It spares muscle and liver carbohydrate stores, reduces the perception of fatigue and boosts beta-endorphin levels during exercise (endorphin reduce pain). If you were relying on caffeine for an important competition, it’s a good idea to stop taking it for four seven days so that you can get the maximum effect during the important event Factors influencing the optimal dose include body size, age, gender, previous use, and tolerance levels. Caffeine is no longer banned in Olympic sports, but its use is still restricted by the NCAA. Roughly 90 percent of people who lose weight through dieting alone gain it back within 12 months. Muscle mass decreases because of reductions in anabolic hormones, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. Taking the supplements shortly before or after weight training increases muscle blood flow, which speeds delivery of amino acids and creatine to the tissues. Critics say that new regulations are unnecessary because the FDA already monitors statements regarding weight loss supplements very carefully. Trained cyclists exercised in the heat (98º, 29 percent humidity) for 2 hours at 63 percent maximum effort followed by a maximum sprint. Before you break out the lime juice, the changes were small and might have been due to the design of the study. This study showed that consuming “high energy” beverages, such as red bull or rock star that contain sugar, water and caffeine might prevent fatigue and preserve sprint capacity during endurance exercise in the heat. (Nutrition Metabolism, 5:11, 2008; online publication) Timing important for protein and creatine supplementation Muscle loss in older people decreases physical capacity, independence and quality of life. The body contains about 72 percent water. They work like biological computer programs to line up amino acids needed to produce new muscle tissue. They activate signaling pathways inside the cells that promote protein synthesis in the muscles and modify muscle protein breakdown, remodeling and repair. It is used as a food preservative and flavor enhancer and is found naturally in fruits such as lemons and limes. Citric acid helps convert carbohydrates, fats and protein into usable energy in the cells. Christopher Lockwood and co-workers from the University of Oklahoma found that combining exercise (weight-training +30 minutes of aerobics) with a high-protein, high-fiber supplement (full strength, made by Philips Performance Nutrition) increased body fat compared to groups that exercised or remained sedentary. At this time, we cannot recommend betaine as a performance-enhancing supplement for endurance athletes. Weight training, protein and creatine monohydrate can help preserve or increases muscle mass in older adults. Caffeine does not improve maximum strength and power, but allows people to train harder and makes them feel more energetic. Energy drinks increase the desire to exercise and boost training volume. (Journal Clinical Biochemistry Nutrition, 41: 224-230, 2007) Caffeine reduces led pain during exercise Governor Arnold, in his first mainstream movie “Stay hungry” said, “You must burn to grow” Pain is a natural part of intense exercise. Caffeine is no longer banned in Olympic sports, but is prohibited in college sports if urine levels exceed 15 micrograms per milliliter (two to three strong cups of coffee). Chemicals called ribosomal protein S6 kinase and the target of rapamycin (mTOR) are important cell-signaling molecules that are sensitive to small changes in energy status and are major forces in protein synthesis. Supplement makes are prohibited from making unsubstantiated health claims for their products. All subjects taking the supplement showed improvements in body composition. We need more research before we can recommend citric acid as a fatigue-preventing supplement. plasma volume), which increase thirst and can impair cardiovascular function and endurance performance. If you do not use caffeine, it is a good idea to experiment with before using it in competition. Muscle tension, blood levels of amino acids (particularly leucine) and insulin are key factors triggering muscle growth. A drink containing water, caffeine and carbohydrate was best for preserving leg power and reducing nervous system fatigue. Betains is a chemical derived from sugar beets that increases the concentration of blood and helps maintain blood volume. Japanese researchers found that citric acid (2700 milligrams a day for one week) prevented fatigue during two 2-hour rides on a stationary bike, while L-carnitine (1000 milligrams per day for one week) did not. (Journal Strength Conditioning Research, in press; published online, May 2008) Protein-fiber supplement plus exercise promotes fat loss Let’s face it, dieting sucks. Most studies found that creatine monohydrate increases anaerobic working capacity, power output on a stationary bike, and muscle strength. (Journal Strength Conditioning Research, in press; published online, May 2008) Caffeine is the king of sports supplements It’s no secret among bodybuilders that caffeine is a terrific supplement. A study from the College of New Jersey, led by Jay Hoffman, found that consuming an energy drink before a weight workout increased training volume during exercise and blood levels of growth hormone and insulin during the first 15 minutes of recovery. This is difficult during exercise, particularly in the heat, because metabolism and heat production can increase 10-20 times above rest. Temperature regulation depends on maintaining a balance in fluid levels between blood, cells, and between the cells. (Journal Strength Conditioning Research, in press; published online, May 2008) Low doses of creatine increase bodyweight but not performance Most athletes who take creatine monohydrate supplements begin with a five-day loading phase of 20 grams per day followed by a maintenance phase of 5 grams per day. Low doses of caffeine are equally effective develop a tolerance with time. (Journal Strength Conditioning Research, in press; published online, May 2008) Betaine supplements increase exercise performance in the heat Humans are warn-blooded animals who must maintain a constant body temperature to survive. Rachael Gliottoni and Robert Motl from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that caffeine decreased leg pain during a stationary bike for 30 minutes at 80 percent of maximum effort. The subjects were given 5 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram bodybuilder or a placebo (fake caffeine) 60 minutes before exercise. Lawrence Armstrong and colleagues from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, found that a sports drink containing betaine helped runners maintain plasma volume and reduced oxygen consumption and the perception of heat compared to drinks containing water, or carbohydrates and electrolytes. Muscle biopsy studies found that after three to four weeks, creatine phosphate levels were the same with and without the loading phase. Micah Drummond and Blake Rasmussen from the University of Texas Medical Branch, in a review of literature, concluded that after weight training, feeding a supplement high in leucine-rich essential amino acids and carbohydrates activated protein-signaling molecules that promoted protein synthesis and muscle growth. During exercise, increases in blood pressure decrease water levels in the blood (ie. Protein and creatine supplements are valuable for preserving or increasing muscle mass in older adults, particularly if they are taken close to periods of increased muscle blood flow. Athletes take them to increase energy levels and boost performance. However, the supplement looks promising. The diet was monitored but not controlled. Energy drinks increase training volume Pre-exercise energy drinks are extremely popular with bodybuilders and endurance and power athletes. Even small decreases in body water levels results in life threatening increases in body temperature. The energy drink contained caffeine, branched-chain amino acids, creatine, taurine, caffeine and glucoronolactone. It also causes fatigue in the nervous system (brain and nervous) that interfere with muscle activation and strength. Exercise plus a high protein-fiber supplement (40 grams protein per serving; 6 grams fiber per serving) is a relatively painless way to loss fat and gain muscle without dieting. Canadian researchers, in a review of literature, concluded that supplement timing is critical for maximizing their effects on muscle mass in older adults. Many athletes take caffeine supplements to give them extras energy and fight muscle pain linked to fatigue. GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the over-the-counter weight-loss drug Alli, petitioned the FDA to require makers of weight-loss supplement to obtain pre-market approval before the products can be sold to the public. (Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, 11:222-226, 2008) GlaxoSmithKline wants FDA to require proof of weight-loss claims The US. The drink had no effect on total and free testosterone or cortisol.
Lack of sleep
by admin on Nov.24, 2011, under Articles
Also, GH worked better in younger than older people. Obesity also contributes to sleep apnea because extra tissue and poor muscle tone in the throat block the airway during sleep. Why the difference? Melanie Plourde and colleagues from the University of Sherbrooke in Canada speculated that research difficulties are at the heart of the problem. We support removing supplements from the market if there is objective scientific evidence that they are unsafe we deplore the FDA using its power to water down DSHEA, a law supported by the people, approved by the congress and Senate and signed by the president. The metabolic syndrome is a group of symptoms linked to cardiovascular diseases that include high blood pressure, abdominal fat deposition, abnormal blood fats, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, inflammation and blood-clotting abnormalities. Factors such as age, gender, CLA dose and the type of CLA (CLA isomers) might account for the difference between animal and human studies. Most studies on whole grains and health rely on dietary habits of large populations and their relationships to diseases. Predictably, the dairy industry jumped on these studies and touted milk and cheese as a key to weight control and a new weapon in the obesity epidemic. See you doctor if you have trouble sleeping or suffer from day time drowsiness, because sleep apnea can kill you. Thirty three percent were obese compared to 22 percent of people who slept 7 to 8 hours per night. If you have these symptoms, you might have a condition called sleep apnea that could make you fat or even kill you. Researchers from Howard University concluded that weight-loss drugs cause long-term problems because they interact with mental, emotional, sensory and movement control. (Journal Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism, 93: 1971-1979, 2008) Higher doses of growth hormone build muscle and reduce fat best Celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone helped make growth hormone (GH) popular with the beautiful people and aging baby boomers. Amy Joy Lanou from the University of North Carolina, Asheville reviewed 49 clinical trials and concluded that increasing consumption of dairy products or calcium did not help people lose weight. Sleep apnea and poor metabolic health often become a vicious cycle, because sleep apnea contributes to the metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, which promote obesity and makes the sleep apnea worse. It has same nasty side effects such as bloating, cramping, oily discharge and gas. High consumption of these foods is linked to a reduced risk of heard diseases, obesity and diabetes, but scientists do not understand the mechanisms. Also, scientists have little understanding of how CLA could cause fat breakdown in humans. The researchers concluded that GH is more effective at higher doses and that changes in muscle mass takes many weeks to occur. Light sleepers were also more likely to smoke, so poor sleeping habits might be related to the effects of nicotine. (Nutrition Reviews, 66: 171-182, 2008) Why does CLA reduce fat better in animals than in humans Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is one of the hottest weight-loss supplements on the planet. Lack of sleep disrupts energy balance, which determines whether you gain weight, lose weight or stay the same. A University of Washington school of medicine study by Karen foster Schubert and colleagues showed that high protein foods suppressed ghrelin more than other kinds of nutrients and that fats suppressed it the least. It also reduces leptin, a hormone that normally suppresses appetite. Australian researchers, in a study on growth hormone-deficient adults, found that GH builds lean body mass slowly and that high doses (6 micrograms per kilogram bodyweight per day) were more effective for building muscle and decreasing fat than low doses (3 micrograms per kilogram bodyweight per day). These foods are high in nutrients and fiber, which helps control appetite, blood sugar and satiety (satisfaction of hunger). With sleep apnea, people stop breathing periodically during the night, which causes restless sleep and daytime drowsiness. Think again. The health benefits might be related to fiber content, glycemic index (simple or complex carbs), nutrient density, or their effects on the gut bacteria. Drug companies should work on drugs that prevent fat cell regeneration rather than fight the losing battle of preventing fat accumulation in existing cells. Xenical (orlistat) and Meridia (sibutramine) are the only weight-loss drugs currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Xenical (also sold over over the counter in a lower strength as Alli) works by reducing fat absorption in the gut. (Nutrition Reviews, 66: 415-421, 2008) Sleep problems linked to obesity Manu bodybuilders snore or wake up frequently in the night because their large neck muscles obstruct airflow in the mouth and throat. (CDC\NCHS, National health Interview Survey, 2004-2006; may 20, 2008) Why obesity drugs don’t work Obesity drugs work by decreasing appetite, increasing metabolic rate or altering absorption of nutrients None of these approaches have been successful in the long run. Mice live only a few years and body composition control is much less complex than in humans. Almost all of these “successful losers” also exercise an average of 1 hour per day. These drugs will never offer more than a short-term solution to weight loss. However, we don’t understand how the hormone works over time. Side effects include high blood pressure, nausea, heart rhythm disruptions and mental disturbances. In other words, the fact that milk drinkers are thinner doesn’t mean that you will lose weight by drinking milk. Initially, GH increases protein synthesis and decreases the use of proteins and amino acids for fuel. The dietary supplement health and education act of 1994 (DSHEA) gave supplement companies the right to market natural products without having to do safety and effectiveness trials. Studies of CLA use in humans showed less fat loss than animals or none at all. People want drug companies to give them a quick, painless way to lose weight. Long-term studies of people who lost weight and kept it off showed that their diets are high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. Australian researchers summarize the literature on the effects of whole grains and legumes on the control and prevention of obesity. GH builds muscle, cuts fat and strengthens connective tissue, which makes aging people look and feel better. Every year the body turns over about 10 percent of the fat cells. However, the few studies we have are extremely promising. (Obesity Reviews, -; 236-245, 2008) Dairy weight-loss ads misleading Several large-population studies showed a link between lower body weight and consumption of dairy products. Unfortunately, most of these studies used animals (mainly mice). Also, while you can’t get rid of fat cells, you can create new ones. Sleep disturbances are surprisingly common in children and adults and cause serious health problems such as memory loss, coronary artery disease, stroke, day time sleepiness and contribute to automobile and workplace accidents. (Nutririon Reviews, 66: 272-279, 2008) High protein diets suppress ghrelin and appetite The proportion of protein, carbohydrates and fats in a diet might influence weight gain. Excess body fat alters the metabolism, which also interferes with normal sleep patterns. High-fat, low-protein diets promote weight gain. More important, the body destroys and grows new fat cells continuously. Meridian inhibits the metabolism of serotonin, nor epinephrine and dopamine, which promoters satiety (satisfies hunger). In studies finding a link, weight loss was probably due to increased exercise, reduced intake of high-calories foods, lifestyle changes, or increased intake of fiber, fruit and vegetables. Only long-term behavior modification involving healthy diet and exercise will help people achieve a healthy weight in the long run. Acomplia, for example, helps people lose weight but it also increases the risk of suicide. (The Tan Sheet, may 18, 2008) Whole grains are good for the waistline The government’s nutritional guidelines of 2005 recommended that Americans eat more whole grains and legumes. The authors concluded that high protein/low-carbohydrate diets might promote weight loss by suppressing ghrelin, while high-fat diets promote weight gain because they do not reduce ghrelin levels. We have very few studies demonstrating that increasing whole-grain intake reduces body fat. Sleep apnea is treatable through weight loss, surgery, or continuous positive airway pressure devices (CPAP). Almost every month, scientists publish a new study showing that it breaks down fat and prevents new fat formation. Not surprisingly, representatives of the supplement industry are up in arms over the petition and fear that increased FDA regulation could spread to other types of supplement. Inadequate sleep caused by sleep apnea contributes to obesity. A survey of 87,000 United States adults by the centers for diseases control and prevention showed that people who got less than 6 hours of sleep per night were more likely to be obese. They lie dormant like old land mines ready to explode your waistline if you overeat or stop exercising. Sleep deprivation increased the risk of obesity by 200 percentInadequate sleep is linked to diabetes and high blood pressure. People who experienced early changes in protein synthesis at the cell level during treatment showed larger increases in muscle mass later in the study. A relationship between two variables does not mean that one variable causes another. The petition by the drug giant goes against the basic philosophy of DSHEA. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden found that people keep the same number of fat cells throughout life and that fat cell number is fixed during childhood. High protein diets decrease appetite and promote weight gain better than mixed or high carbohydrate diets at least for the first six months of dieting. (Nature, published online may 8, 2008) Supplement industry opposes increased FDA scrutiny Glaxo Smith Kline petitioned the food and drug administration (FDA) to require weight-loss supplement makers to support their claims with scientific research before their products hit the market. Over consumption of dairy products will probably make you fatter, not thinner. Rimonabant (sold as acomplia in Europe) reduces appetite by blocking the cannabinoid receptor (gives marijuana smokers the munchies). Sleep deprivation increases a hormone called ghrelin, which promotes appetite. One of the first things you learn in beginning statistics is that a high relationship between two variables doesn’t mean that one causes another. However, the average person considers whole grains fattening and often eliminates them from the diet. Ghrelin is only one factor controlling bodyweight and appetite Metabolic hormones such as insulin, glucagons and growth hormone; environmental temperature; fat cell hormones such as leptin; and gut hormones such as cholecystokinin and peptide YY also influence it. Fat cells fill with fat to a certain level and trigger the development of new fat cells that also stay with you. The FDA could only ban the products if there was scientific evidence showing significant risk to public health. Ghrelin, a hormone secreted by the stomach and pancreas, increases appetite. See your physician for a sleep study if you have insomnia, snore loudly, stop breathing 20 seconds or more during sleep, or wake frequently at night. While you might have shrunk the cells, you didn’t get rid of them. This is an extremely dangerous condition that can result in automobile accidents and result and fatal disturbances in heart rhythms. (Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 18: 55-64, 2008) Weight loss does not reduce the number of fat cells So, you lost 35 pounds of ugly fat and think those rolls around your middle are a distant memory.
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