The Liver's Role In The Body The liver is a large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly. Weighing about 3 pounds, the liver is reddish-brown in color and feels rubbery to the touch. Normally you can't feel the liver, because it's protected by the rib cage.[1] The liver has two [...]
The Role The Liver Plays In The Body The liver is a large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly. Weighing about 3 pounds, the liver is reddish-brown in color and feels rubbery to the touch. Normally you can't feel the liver, because it's protected by the rib cage.[1] The liver [...]
What Is Collagen? Collagen is one of the most abundant sources of protein found in the human body. You can think of collagen as the glue that holds the body together. Collagen makes up 90 percent of our connective tissue and 70 percent of our skin. There are at least 16 different types of collagen, [...]
What Is ZMA? ZMA is a natural mineral supplement made up of zinc, magnesium aspartate, and vitamin B6. The first ZMA supplement was developed by Victor Conte (founder of BALCO Laboratories in Burlingame, California).[1] Zinc supports your immune system and muscles. Magnesium plays a role in metabolism and muscle health and helps manage sleep. B6 may [...]
Recovery Is Essential To Continue Making Progress Recovery is one of the most important parts of any fitness program. The faster that your body can recover from intense training sessions the faster you’ll make gains in the gym. Being able to recover faster will allow you to train more frequently which will lead to more [...]
Overview Over the last few years the pre workout energy drink market has exploded. There are hundreds if not thousands of products to choose from. So how do you know which one is the best for you to accomplish your goals? In this article we’re going to explore in depth the different factors that make [...]
Overview Digestive enzymes and probiotics both play a critical role in how our digestive systems breakdown and absorb nutrients from food. People who lack the necessary digestive enzymes and probiotics often find themselves suffering from malabsorption, which can slow digestion and lead to uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, flatulence, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. These people would [...]
An Intro To Intra Workout Carbs and Why You Should Be Using Them Intra workout carbs are a special type of carbohydrate that are best utilized during your workouts. There are two main reasons why you would want to consume these types of carbohydrates during your workouts. When you are training intensely, your body is [...]
It’s An Amazing Time To Be Alive With the advent of new technology within the food industry we are at a place in time where it’s never been easier to be able to stick to a diet by utilizing low carb and low sugar food substitutes. Just because something is low in calories doesn’t mean [...]
What Is Cluster Dextrin AKA Cyclic Dextrin Highly Branched Cluster Dextrin (HBCD), also known as Cyclic Dextrin, is a carbohydrate that is made up of designer glucose polymers. The names Cluster Dextrin and Cyclic Dextrin can be used interchangeably. Highly Branched Cluster Dextrin is formed through the breakdown of amylopectin using enzymatic treatments into clusters, [...]