Supplements

When to eat protein - is “protein timing” a mythconception?

Ask an athlete, coach, or fellow gym-goer the question “when is the best time to consume protein”, and you will likely get many different answers. “An hour before.” “All through the workout.” “No... read more

What's in your shaker bottle?

The contents of one's shaker bottle are as varied as the athletes that are carrying them. In this article I list what I use pre, intra, and post-workout, and why. read more

Omega-3 fatty acids intake and muscle growth

This week, during one of my "comb the internet for interesting stuff" sessions, I came across a study that was conducted between 1999 and 2002. In the study, the intake of omega-3 fatty acids (as... read more

Vitamin B - A gang of cofactors just looking for trouble, or: Is B9 benign?

What B vitamins are, where to get them, and when you may need to supplement. read more

Sleep. How to get more sleep, get better sleep, and keep the sleep you get.

Sleeping is easy, right? We just lie down when we get tired, close our eyes, and a few hours later, wake completely refreshed to the sounds of songbirds and waterfalls. Nope. When we... read more

Vitamin A – First in your heart, first on your chart

Vitamin A is actually a group of compounds used by the human body for growth and development, good vision, and the proper functioning of the immune system. It is necessary for gene... read more

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