BCAA’s By Dr. Allan Bacon Branched-Chain Amino Acid, or BCAA, supplements are one of the most lucrative products on the market today. Their sales bring in millions of dollars per year for the supplement industry. Proponents (read...
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Stretching: Micro-Entry All substance, no fluff. Overview There are 3 different popular stretching protocols employed regularly today: static stretching, dynamic stretching, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching...
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Collagen: Micro-Entry Overview Supplemental hydrolyzed collagen may improve language cognitive function, help boost skin hydration, elasticity, and wrinkling, as well as provide benefits for overall joint health for those with...
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Compression Wear: Micro-Entry All substance, no fluff. Overview Due to vastly mixed data from studies on conventional compression garments, distinct benefits are dubious. Beneficial effects when worn during training are potentially...
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Glycogen Micro-Entry All substance, no fluff. Liver vs Skeletal Stores In humans the majority of glycogen is stored in skeletal muscles (∼500 g) and the liver (∼100 g). Glycogen is accumulated in the liver primarily during the postprandial...
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Caffeine Timing For liquid based (pre-workout supplements, coffee, etc): taken 35-40 minutes preworkout is likely optimal. For pill/tablet: taken 1 hour preworkout is likely optimal (may not share the same maximum effect).
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Fat, but Definitely not Fit: Micro-Entry All substance, no fluff. Metabolically healthy obese status (sometimes termed the obesity paradox) is likely a transient condition that requires weight management to prevent the development of...
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