Archive for September, 2008
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What is Creatine?
Creatine is a natural compound occurring naturally in the human body and in nature. In its natural form this compound can be found in high protein foods like meat or fish, and it’s called creatine monohydrate.
Creatine works in body to help supplying energy to muscle and nerve cells. It has been shown to improve muscle [...] -
Five Micro-Nutrients and Their Effects
Chrome
It is believed that chrome plays a role in adjusting the sugar levels in blood. However, it is not exactly known why out bodies need it. When chrome is absorbed in blood it binds to protein called transferrini. From blood chrome moves to tissues. Chrome can be found in muscles, liver, spleen and kidneys.
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Soy Protein
In a previous article you were introduced whey protein. This time we’ll take closer a look at the other protein out there - soy protein.
Soy protein is protein got from a plant, and more specifically - from soy beans. Soy beans contain complete protein and have one of the best protein digestibility among all protein [...] -
Sport Supplements in Olympic Games
According to the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA), ninety per cent of the 11,000 athletes in attendance at the Olympic games in China 2008 used dietary supplements of some kind.
Many national sporting bodies have warned athletes against taking any dietary supplements due to contamination fears. In the past contaminated sport supplements have blaimed leading [...] -
Whey Protein
Whey protein is the name for various globular proteins that can be isolated from whey which is a by product of cheese which usually comes from cow’s milk. Whey Protein contains a low level of fat and cholesterol which makes good supplement for anyone who might want to fit a low fat food into their [...]
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Protein Supplements
Protein supplements are of great importance to anyone who is training with the intention of building muscle or increasing athletic performance. Protein, or more importantly the amino acids that it supplies to the body, are fundamental in maintaining and building lean muscle tissue.
Many foods such as eggs, meat, poultry and fish (in abundant amounts) present [...] -
Tips For Student Athletes
It’s fall again and time for many to start sport activities. The medical director of the sports medicine program at Oregon Health & Science University offers the following tips for student athletes.
Eat breakfast. The ideal breakfast is eggs, toast, fruit and milk. If a kid won’t eat that, Carnation Instant breakfast and toast with cream [...]
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What are Sports Supplements?
To keep the body and physique in healthy position many sports person are using supplements to enhance their diets. Nowadays a wide range of fitness and sports supplements are available in the market. But before going for the usage of these supplements you must know how these supplements are working and whether they suit your [...]
