Sport Supplements Guide http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net The site dedicated for effective sport nutrition Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:58:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Anabolic Steroids Used By More People http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/06/26/anabolic-steroids-use/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/06/26/anabolic-steroids-use/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:47:37 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=258 On 15th June Times Online published an article about body shaping, a dangerous new trend where people use anabolic steroids to get their body pumped up faster. The exact number of not known but the use has moved from professional athletes to ordinary people.

“Our best indication comes from syringe exchange schemes. We know that more people are engaging with them and that the profile is changing to people who are not competitive sportsmen. They’re doing it because of peer pressure, the media, and for some there’s an economic drive.

Some of the people interviewed for this story have a good job, don’t do any other drugs, and drink seldom. Still they do not care about the risks of anabolic steroids that give them a shortcut to have a muscular body. Since anabolic steroids are illegal the consumer can never be sure what it is in the bottle.

In London there is a service for people using anabolic androgenic steroids and other image and performance enhancing drugs. It provides information about safer injecting and needle exchange as well as information about the side effects of injecting drug use. The service - Smart Muscle - is fully free and confidential.

The problem with anabolic steroids is quite interesting since it is an illegal drug but the users do not belong to the same social group as most drug users. Most of them have jobs and do not commit other crimes. According to Dawson the current legislation regarding anabolic steroids is right, since it makes it clear that these substances should not be given to other people.

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]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/06/26/anabolic-steroids-use/feed/ Milk & Cereal Better Than Sports Drinks? http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/05/24/milk-cereal-better-than-sports-drinks/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/05/24/milk-cereal-better-than-sports-drinks/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 19:09:14 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=253 Sport drinks feel like a natural option to have after an exercise. However, it may not be the best choice if you want to optimize your recovery times.

The research made in the University of Texas has yielded some interesting result. According to the study a bowl of whole-grain cereal with milk helps body to recover faster than a regular sports beverage.

At the study total twelve cyclist were monitored during a typical workout. The goal of the study was to compare the effects of sports drinks and ordinary foods after exercise.

The result showed that glycogen - important source of energy in muscles - was produced as fast with cereals as with sport drink. Protein synthesis however was even better with milk and cereals than with sports drinks.

The research was supported by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition and it was published in BioMed Central’s open-access Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

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]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/05/24/milk-cereal-better-than-sports-drinks/feed/ Natalia Matvejeva Tests Positive For EPO http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/22/natalia-matvejeva-tests-positive-for-epo/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/22/natalia-matvejeva-tests-positive-for-epo/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:30 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=248 The Russian skier, sprint specialist Natalia Matvejeva has been caught using doping. The urine sample which Matvejeva gave in Whistler last January has been found to contain EPO hormone.

Erythropoietin (EPO) hormone increases the production and concentration of red blood cells and haemoglobin in the blood. This leads to increased aerobic endurance. Too high epo levels are a health risk and can lead to blood clotting, heart attack and stroke.

This year Natalia Matvejeva has placed second on the sprint competition in Düsseldorf. In the Whister she placed seventh. The Russia Ski Federation has placed her a temporary prohibition of competition until the B sample is analyzed on 24th March.

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]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/22/natalia-matvejeva-tests-positive-for-epo/feed/ Olympic Athlete Simon Whitfield Promotes 7SYSTEMS http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/19/olympic-athlete-simon-whitfield-promotes-7systems/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/19/olympic-athlete-simon-whitfield-promotes-7systems/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:07:13 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=240 Three-time Olympian winner and two-time olympic medallist Simon Whitfield has started to promote the endurance sport supplement 7SYSTEMS.

The 7SYSTEMS endurance sport supplement is designed especially for people who are exercising intensively. Many normal vitamin products are made for people who do only little amounts of exercising, and the amounts in these multi-vitamin products may not be enough for people with extreme training habits.

The product contains vitamins and minerals and antioxidants combined with other supporting ingredients to maximize ones performance and recovery.

Earlier Canadian triathlonists Lauren Groves and Colin Jenkins have signed on with 7SYSTEMS.

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]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/19/olympic-athlete-simon-whitfield-promotes-7systems/feed/ Eat After Exercise! http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/11/eat-after-exercise/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/11/eat-after-exercise/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:59:03 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=235 It feels very self-evident that everyone of us is eating after a training session. However, sometimes little things like that can be as easily forgotten. At least in other fields of life it happens for me.

Scientific research has demonstrated that calories quickly after exertion is a way to optimize the recovery process. This increases the glycogen storage in muscles and reinforces the immune system.

A research has shown that this special opportunity to boost muscle recovery lasts two hours after the exercise. This means that a smart recovery plan includes drinking of fluids and at least 400 calories after training. The food should contain carbohydrates and protein in a ratio of 4 to 1.

So, remember to eat something after a workout and you will be recovering faster, and be ready to train again sooner!

Some sport bars and gels are specifically designed for this, but you’ll find appropriate snacks among normal foods as well.

]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/11/eat-after-exercise/feed/ Ginger Supplements and Joints http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/04/ginger-supplements-and-joints/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/04/ginger-supplements-and-joints/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:03:57 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=232 If you like to train hard you may face a situation where your joints don’t seem to keep up with the stress you’re putting on them. This may be especially when making changes in your diet, and you don’t get enough of the minerals needed to maintain healthy joints in extreme conditions.

I was changing my diet due to health reasons. After about a half year or so I started to notice my knees and wrists were becoming easily sore, and my other joints didn’t feel so good either. I was pretty ignorant about what it comes to supplements and joint problems.

As a quite rational person, I thought there are a lot of different joint supplement product in the market with poor effects, and I weren’t wrong. I looked information from different sources and found out that ginger is used on most of the joint products. The products are usually marketed for either elder people or athletes.

I started to use a product which had mostly ginger and galangal root extracts in it. After a couple of weeks I felt the effects and I was really happy with them! The little feeling was still there but it felt like my knees were recovering must more faster than normal.

There are many reasons for sore joints. If you don’t find the reason this among the normal things (for example bad jogging shoes!) you can try if special joint supplements could help you. For me it did. However, it would be best to try to get all the needed minerals from normal food.

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]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/03/04/ginger-supplements-and-joints/feed/ The Importance of Omega 3 http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/02/16/the-importance-of-omega-3/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/02/16/the-importance-of-omega-3/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:51:17 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=219 Omega 3 fatty acids belong to the family of so called unsaturated fatty acids. They are produced by a group of certain sea planktons that are then eaten by the fish, and some plants such as flax and turnip rape in their seeds.

In the body these acids have effect on many things such as nervous system functionality, eyesight, cholesterol and blood pressure.  In the studies fish oil has shown a four percent increase in the use of energy and 22 percent increase in the burning of fat.

Omega 3 acids also increase the bodys ability to create testosterone, result in less inflammation and healthier joints. These are the reasons Omega 3 can be said to be almost mandatory supplement for all athletes! It is recommended to have omega 3 fatty acids daily, usually one capsule per day.

]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/02/16/the-importance-of-omega-3/feed/ L-Arginine Supplements http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/23/l-arginine-supplements/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/23/l-arginine-supplements/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:17:29 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=207 L-Arginine is a basic amino acid which functions are primarily related to in urea metabolism and excretion as well as DNA synthesis.

In the body L-Arginine increases the blood’s amount of nitric oxide and enhances the secretion of growth hormones. With increased growth hormone level body creates more muscle and burns fat more effectively. It also speeds up recovery times.

The dose of L-Arginine supplements is about three to six milligrams a day. It is best absorbed when taken between meals or at bedtime with a carbohydrate drink. Usually L-Arginine supplements are quite affordable, especially when purchased online.

]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/23/l-arginine-supplements/feed/ Male Athletes & Eating Disorders http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/09/male-athletes-eating-disorders/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/09/male-athletes-eating-disorders/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:14:57 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=201 In a recently released report the sports medicine doctor James L. Glazer states male athletes can develop unhealthy eating habits when they try to gain advantage by a leaner physique. These unhealthy eating habits can be noticed in everyday recreational athletes.

Lately the awareness for eating disorders is increased. There has been deaths among wrestlers that has raised discussion on this topic. Glazer tells he more often sees problematic eating among men in sports such as cycling and skiing. The most notable thing is that this behaviour is often seen at the recreational level.

The problems often start when a recreational athlete loses a few kilos as a result of training. He notices getting faster and getting better results. This can lead to obsession to lose more weight that would be healthy.

You can find more about this subject at MSNs page.

]]> http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/09/male-athletes-eating-disorders/feed/ Effects of Piracetam in Sports http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/02/effects-of-piracetam-in-sports/ http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/2009/01/02/effects-of-piracetam-in-sports/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:20:51 +0000 admin http://www.sportsupplementsguide.net/?p=196 Piracetam is a successful drug on the neurological disorders it is used for. Nowadays more piracetam products have popped up in the sport supplement market but what are the effects on sports?

Piracetam increases concentration by increasing the blood flow and oxygen to the brain. However, all effects of piracetan are neurological and there has been no scientific proof it will any effect for muscles, recovery times or anything similar.

Some sources state using piracetam can help if you are doing very intense and explosive training but even that seems to be purely a personal belief with no scientific evidence.

Only beneficial use for piracetam in sports could lie on its ability to enhance concentration. This could be advantageous in sports where you have to have the maximum focus on the task at hand. This kind of razor sharp concentration is needed only in the top professional level, and even then, using a drug is ethically doubtful, if not forbidden by the rules.

At the moment - unless you want to boost up your brain before going to gym or running - the best tip would be to forget the use of piracetam as a plain sport supplement, and use the money for better old-fashioned supplements that have proven to be effective.

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