Supplement Science

5-HTP - 5-hydroxytryptophan is the immediate precursor to serotonin. Serotonin plays an important role in regulation of mood, appetite, body temperature, and the secretion of various hormones.

5-Methyl-7-Methoxyisoflavone & Ipriflavone - The estrogenic effects of some isoflavones were first discovered in the 30's, when estrogenic effects were observed in animals feeding on plants rich in these substances.

ALA and ALCAR - 

ALA Information - A supplement information sheet compiled on the uses and chemistry of Alhpa Lipoic Acid, a popular glucose transport molecule and antioxidant.

Biotin and Health - Biotin (vitamin H) is a water-soluble vitamin that is usually classified as a B vitamin. It is required by all living organisms, but can be synthesized by plants and microorganisms. It plays multiple important roles in the body. 

Branched Chain Amino Acids - Branched chain amino acids, or BCAA's, are a group of essential amino acids that play important roles in protein synthesis and energy production.

Buffering Agents and Exercise Performance - During high intensity exercise, the main source of energy is rapid glycolysis, a process that results in the production of high amount of lactate anions and hydrogen ions.

Caffeine Description - This article provides a thourough description of Caffeine, the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the western world.

Calcium Science - In addition to being an integral part of bones, calcium plays roles in muscle contraction, blood clotting, the transmission of nerve impulses, enzyme activation, and the secretion of some hormones.

Carbohydrates and Exercise Performance - One of the most reliable and inexpensive ways to increase exercise performance and recovery is carbohydrate supplementation.

Casein Profile - Casein is the predominant protein found in milk. While whey makes up about 20% of the protein content in cow milk, casein makes up the other 80%.

Chocamine Description - Chocamine is a proprietary cocoa extract meant to provide the stimulation and health benefits of chocolate without any of the unnecessary, potentially unhealthy ingredients (such as sugar and fat).

Choline Description - Choline is used in the body for two main purposes, as a precursor to the neurotransmittor acetylcholine and to form lecithin.

Chromium for Fatloss - Chromium picolinate is marketed as a supplement that reduces body fat and is the second most popular dietary supplement after calcium.

Citrulline Malate - Every athlete knows that the absolute requirement for performance is energy. The weightlifter, sprinter, swimmer and marathon runner relies on adequate energy for high power output.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid - A multitude of physiological effects from CLA have been identified, including effects on body composition.

Cordyceps and Health - Cordyceps is an adaptogen. This article will examine some of the more well known pharmacological activities of cordyceps.

Creatine Overview - An introduction to creatine, its use, and various types found in supplements today. This guide is meant to aid advanced and beginning atheletes alike in the process of selecting the proper creatine product.

Essential Fatty Acids: A Primer - Nonetheless, what are fats? Are all fats the same? In this two-part series, I will present a basic introduction to fats with special attention to a class of fats called polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFAs for short.

Essential Fatty Acid Primer: Part Two - How does our diet today differ from that of our ancestors? What is the role of fats in our biology that influences our health? What are the recommendations for essential dietary fats?

Eurycoma Longifolia Overview - Eurycoma longifolia Jack is a shrub-tree that is traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and for improving general health

Fish Oil - With the focus on concepts such as the glycemic index, macronutrient ratios,and food groups, essential fatty acids (EFAs) are one of the most neglectedaspects of nutrition in modern society. Omega-3s are of particular importance in today's world.

Flaxseed Oil - Flaxseed oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids (EFAs), particularly the omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid (ALNA). ALNA and linoleic acid are considered to be the two primary EFAs.

Forskolin for Fat Loss - This metabolic enhancers is examined for its practical uses in a fatloss regime.

Ginger and Health - Ginger is a common part of the diet in many parts of the world.

Glutamine Supplementation - L-glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body and also the most abundant amino acid the bloodstream. Originally considered to be nonessential, it has been established that glutamine can become essential under states of illness or injury.

Glycocyamine and Health - Glycocyamine, more commonly known as guanidinoacetate (GAA), is a member of a group of compounds known as guanidino compounds and is the immediate precursor to creatine in the body.

Green Tea - Green tea has become well known for its antioxidant effects. This article will examine the constituents of green tea and the various benefits they have to offer.

Guggulsterones Guide - A quick overview of guggulsterones, exploring the science and use of such a product in a fat loss regimen.

HPBCD Basics - One of the primary issues concerning steroids and prohormones is that of optimal delivery. While most drugs and supplements are taken orally, there are a number of reasons why this method is largely ineffective with most prohormones.

Hydroxycitric Acid - Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is the prinicpal acid found in the fruit rind of Garcinia cambogia. This species also has other bioactive components, such as biflavanoids, xanthones and benzophenones, but these play only a minor role in its biological activity.

L-Carnitine Description - This amino acid's ability to provide positive repartitioning for fat-loss and well-being are examined briefly in this paper, among many other uses of this supplement.

L-Tyrosine Profile - A brief, detailed description of this energy and weightloss enhancing amino acid is given here.

Magnesium Function - Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and is a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions.

Medium Chain Triglycerides - MCTs contain less calories per gram than other fats, and when consumed are processed differently in the body.

Milk Thistle Information - Milk thistle (silybum marianum) is a plant that has been used to treat liver diseases and promote liver health for centuries. It is presently one of the most commonly used medicinal plants worldwide.

MSM and Joint Care - 

Myostatin vs. Man - Can you short-circuit your ‘skinny’ genes? - The facts and myths about Myostatin are provided to shed some light on what some hail to be the pinnacle of next generation supplements.

Pantothenic Acid Profile - Pantothenic acid is essential to many animals for growth, reproduction, and normal physiological function. It also plays a critical role in skin care and acne prevention.

Potassium Supplementation - Potassium is a mineral that plays numerous important functions in the body. While humans evolved on a diet very high in potassium and low in sodium, the modern diet is high and sodium and low in potassium.

Phosphate Science - Ingestion of high amounts of phosphates, known as phosphate loading, as a method used by some endurance athletes to improve performance.

Phosphatidylserine Science - Phosphatidylserine is the major phospholipid of brain synaptic membranes. It has been studied extensively and is considered to be an important brain cell nutrient.

Pyruvate for Fatloss - Pyruvate is a three-carbon compound that occurs naturally in the body and is generated by the breakdown of glucose (glycolysis) and the catabolism of amino acids.

Rhodiola Profile - Rhodiola is a genus of alpine plants containing over 200 different species that grow throughout Europe, Asia, and Alaska with over 70 of these in China.

Saw Palmetto - Saw palmetto is a small, shrubby, palmlike plant found in North America and the West Indies.

Synephrine Science - Synephrine is an agonist of the alpha(1) adrenoreceptor, which is involved in many physiological processes.

Taurine Information - Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid that is the most abundant free amino acid in many tissues. Taurine is different than most other amino acids because it is not incorporated into proteins, but it does play many roles in the body.

Theanine Science - Theanine, pronounced "tea-anene" (as in tea), is an amino acid found only in tea and a single species of mushroom in its free amino acid form.

Theobromine Science - Theobromine is a compound similar in structure to caffeine and a major component of cocoa and a minor component of coffee and tea.

Tribulus Information - Traditional uses include use as a libido enhancer.

Tyramine - Tyramine is a trace amine naturally found in the body and also found in multiple dietary sources. The highest concentrations of tyramine are found in aged cheeses and aged meat.

Vitamin C Information - Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble antioxidant vitamin and an essential cofactor for many enzymes.

Whey Protein - A milk-derived protein that is highly bioavailable, fast acting, and inexpensive, and it has many qualities that make it superior to most other protein sources, especially for the athlete.

Whey Protein "Exposed" - Thoburn discects the information regarding whey and its often over-boasted ability to be quickly absorbed and digested by the body.

Zinc Profile - Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays many roles in the body. Itis a component of over 100 enzymes and plays key roles in reproductive function,immune function, and the transport of Vitamin A.

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