Whey protein is by far the biggest selling sports and dietary supplement on the market and one of the best studied forms of protein for muscle enhancement in the world. It is popular among fitness models, athletes, bodybuilders, as well as people looking to improve their overall performance in the gym. So, what seems to…
Day: June 8, 2018
Protein- How Is It Involved In Our Nutrition?
In this first part of our articles on proteins, we will give you a brief look on the very basic knowledge you should have about protein- What it is, which foods are rich in it, how many grams of it you need a day. What is protein and how is it involved in our nutrition? …
SYNTHA-6 Whey Protein Powder
You have probably already heard about protein supplements and have seen the shiny protein tubs in supplement stores. We have seen bodybuilding posters with massive bodybuilders, holding those exact protein tubs. Everyone has had the thought about how much better their sport results and development would be if they bought a protein tub. However, protein…
PROTEIN- PLANT SOURCES
We can certainly say that protein is the most famous macro-nutrient for all physically active individuals. This is simply because the benefits of it are endless, especially for people involved in any kind of training. Protein is sought and consumed in many ways, recovering and building the cells, muscle tissues, skin, bones, blood, and it…
PROTEIN- BIOLOGICAL VALUE
Most of you often wonder why there is a significant price difference when it comes to protein supplements- Some of them are cheaper and others are way more expensive, even though the protein concentration is the same as in the cheaper ones. The answer here hides behind the parameters of the supplements, namely, their biological…
Protein Vs Amino Acids
Protein is one of the most researched molecules in biochemistry. The etymology of the term protein, originates from the Greek word “prota”, which means “first”, in the sense that protein is of first, foremost importance. This is undoubtedly because of protein’s fundamental, vital role in the organism. Out of all macronutrients, protein is the only…
Isotonic Drinks
In this article, we will discuss isotonic drinks, which are mainly used to support athletes throughout their workouts. But do they really have significant benefits, or is this just a placebo? Let’s find out. What are isotonic drinks? These are drinks that contain mineral salts that compensate for the loss of electrolytes during periods of…
D-ASPARTIC ACID (DAA)
Everyone has heard of the isometric shape of L-asparagine. It is one of the best sellers on the supplement markets. It metabolizes in a specific way, linked to a group of receptors in the frontal cortex of the brain, and turns into N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NADA). We use all these complex names just to say it raises…
TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS
Tribulus is known for its many useful properties ascribed to it by folk medicine. In recent decades it has been one of the few herbs that are in the elite of nutritional supplements and is among the most popular products in sports supplementation. What is tribulus terrestris? Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant known in …
FAT AND CARB BLOCKERS
You have been on a diet for a couple of weeks. The cravings are becoming uncontrollable and you constantly think of cheating on your diet. Forget the feeling of guilt and meet your new best friends- Carb and fat blockers. What are fat and carb blockers? These are a group of substances, which block the…