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.
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.
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.
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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.
Piracetam is a nootropic drug used medically for the treatment of dementias. It effects brain and increases cognitive functions such as memory and learning. Piracetam can be obtained in the USA with or without a physician’s prescription.
What is interesting is the effects of using this drug in sports. Some of the drugs that are designed to have an effect on brain function, such as Modafinil, are banned by many sports authorities.
“In the year 2003, American sprinter Kelli Whit’s doping test showed traces of Modafinil after winning the world championship both in 100 and 200 meter sprints. At the same year several other athletes were found to have the drug in their urine.”
The attitude towards using for example Piracetam powder as an sport supplement is not clearly positive. Many authorities are stating supplements like this give a bad name for the world of sports. Still this product is sold by many online stores.
Does e.g. Piracetam have effect on the sport performance is another guestion. Are the companies just making money out of the athletes desperately looking for an extra boost? We will take a closer look on the advantages of Piracetam in the following posts. Stay tuned!
According to product descriptions Tribulus Terrestris increases body’s muscular function to a optimal level and thus makes it possible for them to develop faster. The effect is based on the Tribulus’ ability to boost body’s testosterone levels.
Does Tribulus Terrestris really work? That’s a good question as always with supplements. Some people swear they have gained boost using it, while other people treat Tribulus as nothing but a placebo supplement. However, one thing is sure. The taste is not good. 
For Tribulus to work best it is suggested to have Tribulus supplement pill daily during eating in the morning and evenings. Before more detailed research is done on Tribulus Terrestris, to know for sure, you probably just have to test it out by yourself.
The legendary wrestler and current wrestling coach from Iowa State - Cael Sanderson - is marketing a new sport nutrition drink for wrestlers. The drink is called Undefeated, and it was developed by Sanderson and mixed martial arts fighter and nutrition expert Randy Couture.
There are four different types of Undefeated drink available. They are called Ultra Hydration, Tournament Endurance, Recovery, and Weight Gainer / Maintenance. The ingredients of these beverages contain carbohydrates, calories, electrolytes, protein, amino acids, and caffeine in different amounts for each drink type.
In addition to wrestlers, the drink is also fits well boxers and martial arts athletes, whose disciplines require similar physical efforts and endurance. More information about this new drink can be found from the Undefeated web site www.beundefeated.com.
Recently a bunch of NFL players were banned casue their blood samples contained prohibited diuretic, bumetanide. The diuretic can be used as a masking agent for steroids. Now a new law suit is filed, asking the banned players to be allowed finish the season.
The new lawsuit, filed by the National Football League Players Association, states N.F.L. failed to properly warn players that the banned substance was contained in a over-the-counter weight-loss pill. The chemical did not appear on the product’s label.
The union states that an NFL lawyer and a doctor knew about this product, StarCaps, containing the banned diuretic. This is considered an unique situation in the history of NFL. What will be the court order, that will be seen soon.
The focus of NSF Certified for Sport program is to reduce the athletes risk of using banned substances accidentally. The products that are approved for certification usually contain a NSF Certified for Sport(TM) Mark on their label.
The NSF Certification program was developed in response to growing demands by athletes, coaches, team owners and others concerned about finding banned substances in sports nutrition products.
The requirements include formulation and label review, toxicology review, facility Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspection, and laboratory analysis for label contents and banned substances.
NSF has been giving certificates for food, water and consumer products for 64 years, and the NSF Certified for Sport designation is a seal of approval recognized worldwide.
There are both natural and synthetic steroids. By anabolic steroids people mean anabolic-androgenic steroids. They are the synthetic derivatives of the naturally occurring male anabolic hormone - testosterone.
Testosterone triggers the maturing of the male reproductive system in puberty, including the growth of body hair and the deepening of the voice. They also make the body to grow more muscle mass and strength, which is the effect why they are usually taken in non-medical use.
The use of anabolic steroids is considered as doping and banned by sport organizations. The use of anabolic steroids can cause serious physical and psychological side effects. It may last from months to years for many of the side effects to occur.
Steroids have several uses in medicine. They can be used to provide testosterone for patients whos bodies are no longer able to produce it. After certains kinds of surgery and cancer they are used to build lost muscle tissue.