Supplement Articles

• (2004) America's Most Popular Diet Plans

  (posted 02/21/2004)
  Since the diet and nutrition industry and related businesses bring in about 45 billion dollars per year, an evaluation of just what these popular diets are about and which ones should work for you appears in order. This article is designed to do just that--to provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of the most popular diets on the market to help you decide which one, if any, might work best for you. In addition, it will also offer suggested supplements to promote and accelerate the effects of the diets featured here.
  

• Pre-Exercise Nutrition: The Blueprint For a Perfect Workout

  
  (posted 05/21/2007)
  Is it possible to develop the perfect workout and bottle it? Could you gather up all the intensity, the unexpected strength, the supercharged endurance, the freaky pumps, and guarantee it every time you step in the gym? Let's face it, not every workout is what you hope it will be. It's rarely as good as that nearly spiritual experience you have once in a blue moon. But maybe it can be. With the right pre-exercise nutrition and supplementation, every workout can be a masterpiece. A steady string of them, and you've got a new physique full of personal strength records and shirt-popping muscles.
  




• Simplicity Series: Part 1

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Simplicity is a peculiar road to wander down in todays fast-paced digitally connected every nano-second of every day world. Akin to the quiet old rural route that meanders slowly through every village, with its little riverbed diner's, the kinds of town where you still find roadside Charles Schultz inspired lemonade stand in the summer, the simple road is rarely traveled today. Our culture seems to have forgotten that along that old route lays hidden treasures, not one of glistening baubles and trinkets but treasures that provide you a deeper knowledge and appreciation of how and where you are precisely going. But that "simple road" seems to have been abandoned for so many generations now and much of the priceless knowledge has been lost to the present and future generations.
  

• Protein/Amino Acid Supplementation Program for a Serious Strength-Power Athlete

  
  (posted 04/30/2007)
  Physique athletes have known for years what science is now showing: the anabolic effects of resistance training are clearly amplified by amino acids or protein.
  




• Search for the Ultimate Post-Exercise Bodybuilding Supplements: the Anobolic Edge.

  
  (posted 04/10/2007)
  Bodybuilding Supplements, Insulin, Amino Acids & Protein Anabolism: Appropriate resistance exercise leads to significant increase in skeletal muscle mass (hypertrophy), which can occur through an increase in muscle protein synthesis, a decrease in muscle protein degradation, or both. While stimulus (i.e., resistance exercise) is important for muscle hypertrophy, nutrient availability plays a critical factor in regulating the degree of hypertrophy. Obviously, the muscle's hormonal milieu also has a major impact on muscle protein synthesis.
  




• Fighting Nutrition: Winning by Smarts

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  "Thwap", yup that is how this all started. You see, one day I was invited to go to a mixed martial arts studio to watch a friend train and lo and behold, since I was a collegiate wrestler I jumped into the fray and mixed it up with a few of the other trainees. This head-banging experience got me thinking a little more about what goes into the training, nutrition and lifestyle of anyone seriously involved with fighting sports. I consider the fighting sports to include boxing, all of the different forms of martial arts, Pride, K1, wrestling (collegiate and Olympic), samba and some other types of the arts. On the ProSource Forum many fighters from various grueling sports are available to interact with you about how they train, eat and plan for their matches.
  




• GLUTAMINE: Or should we call it GlutaGreat?

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Have you ever had the experience of taking a dietary supplement, taking it consistently, making gains in the gym and not being able to connect the dots? I mean, you're training hard, your eating clean ninety-percent of the time, your using perhaps one new supplement and your strength and muscle fullness are remaining more than ever before. Can it be this mysterious white powder that you are taking a few times per day, especially on the hard training days, that is making the difference between the old you and new you? The amino acid that may just be your ergogenic king is known as glutamine. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid circulating in your blood and hanging out in your muscles. There must be a reason why we have so much of this one (of 20) amino acids. Let's examine why this amino acid is special.
  




• Post-Exercise Supplementation Update

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Regular resistance exercise leads to significant skeletal muscle hypertrophy, which can occur through an increase in protein synthesis, a decrease in protein degradation, or both. While stimulus (i.e., exercise) is important for muscle hypertrophy, nutrient availability plays a critical factor regulating the degree of hypertrophy. Obviously, the muscle's hormonal milieu (insulin, cortisol, testosterone, GH, etc.) also has a major impact on protein synthesis.
  




• Most Effective Dietary Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Ronnie Coleman's incredible physique is a product of superior genetics, long-term training, optimal nutrition and a committed attitude. Clearly, these factors cannot be replaced by the use of dietary supplements. However, scientific study has identified a number of products that offer true benefits to performance (e.g., creatine) or the achievement of nutritional goals (e.g., meal replacement products). This article examines some science behind the most effective supplements targeted to strength-power athletes.
  

• Keep Training

  
  (posted 08/03/2007)
  Never miss a workout by incorporating these ten antioxidants into your nutrition regimen.
  




• Antioxidants: The Body's Best Defense

  
  (posted 05/02/2007)
  Free radicals everywhere. But what are they? What do they actually do to our bodies? How do we defend ourselves from them?
  

• More Than Muscle

  
  (posted 09/26/2007)
  You've been taking supplements such as arginine, carnitine, creatine, glutamine and 5-HTP for years. They've helped you get into fighting shape--a lean physique with powerful muscle and athletic prowess. But did you know that some of your favorite nutrition basics have better health implications too? Here's what science is saying about what you're probably taking already.
  




• Fighting Nutrition: Winning by Smarts

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  "Thwap", yup that is how this all started. You see, one day I was invited to go to a mixed martial arts studio to watch a friend train and lo and behold, since I was a collegiate wrestler I jumped into the fray and mixed it up with a few of the other trainees. This head-banging experience got me thinking a little more about what goes into the training, nutrition and lifestyle of anyone seriously involved with fighting sports. I consider the fighting sports to include boxing, all of the different forms of martial arts, Pride, K1, wrestling (collegiate and Olympic), samba and some other types of the arts. On the ProSource Forum many fighters from various grueling sports are available to interact with you about how they train, eat and plan for their matches.
  




• Most Effective Dietary Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Ronnie Coleman's incredible physique is a product of superior genetics, long-term training, optimal nutrition and a committed attitude. Clearly, these factors cannot be replaced by the use of dietary supplements. However, scientific study has identified a number of products that offer true benefits to performance (e.g., creatine) or the achievement of nutritional goals (e.g., meal replacement products). This article examines some science behind the most effective supplements targeted to strength-power athletes.
  

• Muscle Building and the Quest for Test

  
  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Muscle building has always been the primary objective for every bodybuilder, whether pro or amateur. With that, there can be no doubt that when it comes to the acquisition of superhuman strength and enviable virility, the male hormone testosterone is definitely the daddy! In fact, you would be hard pressed to find any individual who couldn't benefit from an extra helping of "Big T"--and that includes female athletes, too.
  

• The Next Generation of Thermogenic Fat Burners  

  
  (posted 02/01/2008)
  Carving out a lean, hard body, with washboard abs is the ultimate goal for bodybuilders. It's what we all should strive for. In the last few years, however, it has been more and more difficult to find truly effective thermogenic supplements to help us get there. Fortunately, there are new thermogenic, fat-burning compounds hitting the market now that are backed by real clinical science and delivering truly outstanding results. Before we get to the good stuff, though, we need to dispel the hype about one particularly ineffective compound being touted in some products, even as we speak.
  




• DOES PEA (PHENYLETHYLAMINE) REALLY WORK?

  
  (posted 04/10/2007)
  PEA is an ingredient that is popping up in some purported "weight-loss" formulas, but does it stack up? A critical analysis says not by a long shot. ProSource extensively investigated PEA 4 years ago when developing its Provadex energy supplement, so this is a topic we are intimately familiar with. PEA is a stimulant like substance naturally produced in the body. It is also found in small amounts in chocolate and other foods such as blue-green algae, salami, and bologna. The reason PEA is showing up in some weight-loss and whole health products is because it is a brain chemical that is associated with stimulation of various neurotransmitters in the brain that influence emotions such as euphoria, alertness, and feelings of attraction, as well as suppressing appetite.
  




• Most Effective Dietary Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Ronnie Coleman's incredible physique is a product of superior genetics, long-term training, optimal nutrition and a committed attitude. Clearly, these factors cannot be replaced by the use of dietary supplements. However, scientific study has identified a number of products that offer true benefits to performance (e.g., creatine) or the achievement of nutritional goals (e.g., meal replacement products). This article examines some science behind the most effective supplements targeted to strength-power athletes.
  




• Brain Boosters

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Eons ago, pre-humans evolved big brains, which allowed us to avoid or beat-out predators, maximize our reproductive potential, and populate the whole planet at the expense of other species. And we've obviously done a great job at that! The brain is of course a tissue, and has nutritional needs like any other tissue. But it is also a special tissue with special influences, like determining your mood and level of motivation, the perceived difficulty of a workout, your level of concentration during a workout, and your willingness to train at all. Fortunately, the non-prescription world of nutrients and herbal extracts provides great tools to optimize brain function and get that grey matter working for you instead of against you.
  

• Bodybuilding's Best Muscle-Building Supplements

  
  (posted 01/22/2008)
  This article separates the meat from the potatoes, by highlighting in great detail what most experts consider to be the top 5 science-based muscle-building compounds our industry has to offer. They appear in no particular order, but starting out with the most potent protein source out there seems like a good start.
  




• Branched-Chain Amino Acids: A Blast From the Supplement Past

  
  (posted 06/18/2007)
  With all the new supplements hitting the market on a near-daily basis, there are undoubtedly some hidden gems that get ignored. Not the new, fancy ones, mind you, but the timeless mainstays of bodybuilding's past, the supplements forever known for packing an extra inch of muscle on your arms, yet have somehow fallen in popularity. Branched-chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are precisely one of those supplements - not quite relegated to obscurity, but nevertheless overlooked.
  




• Pre-Exercise Nutrition: The Blueprint For a Perfect Workout

  
  (posted 05/21/2007)
  Is it possible to develop the perfect workout and bottle it? Could you gather up all the intensity, the unexpected strength, the supercharged endurance, the freaky pumps, and guarantee it every time you step in the gym? Let's face it, not every workout is what you hope it will be. It's rarely as good as that nearly spiritual experience you have once in a blue moon. But maybe it can be. With the right pre-exercise nutrition and supplementation, every workout can be a masterpiece. A steady string of them, and you've got a new physique full of personal strength records and shirt-popping muscles.
  




• Search for the Ultimate Post-Exercise Bodybuilding Supplements: the Anobolic Edge.

  
  (posted 04/10/2007)
  Bodybuilding Supplements, Insulin, Amino Acids & Protein Anabolism: Appropriate resistance exercise leads to significant increase in skeletal muscle mass (hypertrophy), which can occur through an increase in muscle protein synthesis, a decrease in muscle protein degradation, or both. While stimulus (i.e., resistance exercise) is important for muscle hypertrophy, nutrient availability plays a critical factor in regulating the degree of hypertrophy. Obviously, the muscle's hormonal milieu also has a major impact on muscle protein synthesis.
  




• BCAAs: Essential Building Blocks of Muscle Growth

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  With new and exciting supplement breakthroughs making their debut all the time, it's sometimes easy to forget the less glamorous nutritional stand-bys of muscle growth. Yes, the new norepinephrine-stimulating super-thermogenics and the muscle-gorging hemodilators (to pick two examples), show terrific anabolic potential. But real lean mass gains start with the basics. And the most basic and essential building block of all is the branched-chain amino acid.
  




• Most Effective Dietary Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Ronnie Coleman's incredible physique is a product of superior genetics, long-term training, optimal nutrition and a committed attitude. Clearly, these factors cannot be replaced by the use of dietary supplements. However, scientific study has identified a number of products that offer true benefits to performance (e.g., creatine) or the achievement of nutritional goals (e.g., meal replacement products). This article examines some science behind the most effective supplements targeted to strength-power athletes.
  

• Bodybuilding's Best Muscle-Building Supplements

  
  (posted 01/22/2008)
  This article separates the meat from the potatoes, by highlighting in great detail what most experts consider to be the top 5 science-based muscle-building compounds our industry has to offer. They appear in no particular order, but starting out with the most potent protein source out there seems like a good start.
  




• Beta-Alanine: Better than Creatine?

  
  (posted 06/04/2007)
  This amino acid is classified as 'non-essential,' but once you are aware of the science, you'll realize that it is pretty important if your goal is to improve performance. So how does beta-alanine work?
  




• Pre-Exercise Nutrition: The Blueprint For a Perfect Workout

  
  (posted 05/21/2007)
  Is it possible to develop the perfect workout and bottle it? Could you gather up all the intensity, the unexpected strength, the supercharged endurance, the freaky pumps, and guarantee it every time you step in the gym? Let's face it, not every workout is what you hope it will be. It's rarely as good as that nearly spiritual experience you have once in a blue moon. But maybe it can be. With the right pre-exercise nutrition and supplementation, every workout can be a masterpiece. A steady string of them, and you've got a new physique full of personal strength records and shirt-popping muscles.
  




• Creatine Supplementation Strategies: Update

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Creatine is a nitrogenous amine. Normal daily dietary intake of creatine from an omnivorous diet is about 1 gram. Dietary sources of creatine include meat, fish, and other animal products, but it may also be formed endogenously in the liver, kidney, and pancreas from the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine. One-half kg of fresh, uncooked steak contains about 2 grams of creatine. Creatine has become an extremely popular nutritional ergogenic among athletes. In 1998, about $200 million was spent on creatine monohydrate (the most studied form of creatine). Of the approximately 300 studies that have evaluated the potential performance-enhancing (ergogenic) value of creatine monohydrate supplementation, about 70% of these studies report statistically significant results while remaining studies generally report non-significant gains in performance.1
  

• The Next Generation of Thermogenic Fat Burners  

  
  (posted 02/01/2008)
  Carving out a lean, hard body, with washboard abs is the ultimate goal for bodybuilders. It's what we all should strive for. In the last few years, however, it has been more and more difficult to find truly effective thermogenic supplements to help us get there. Fortunately, there are new thermogenic, fat-burning compounds hitting the market now that are backed by real clinical science and delivering truly outstanding results. Before we get to the good stuff, though, we need to dispel the hype about one particularly ineffective compound being touted in some products, even as we speak.
  

• The Next Generation of Thermogenic Fat Burners  

  
  (posted 02/01/2008)
  Carving out a lean, hard body, with washboard abs is the ultimate goal for bodybuilders. It's what we all should strive for. In the last few years, however, it has been more and more difficult to find truly effective thermogenic supplements to help us get there. Fortunately, there are new thermogenic, fat-burning compounds hitting the market now that are backed by real clinical science and delivering truly outstanding results. Before we get to the good stuff, though, we need to dispel the hype about one particularly ineffective compound being touted in some products, even as we speak.
  




• Pre-Exercise Nutrition: The Blueprint For a Perfect Workout

  
  (posted 05/21/2007)
  Is it possible to develop the perfect workout and bottle it? Could you gather up all the intensity, the unexpected strength, the supercharged endurance, the freaky pumps, and guarantee it every time you step in the gym? Let's face it, not every workout is what you hope it will be. It's rarely as good as that nearly spiritual experience you have once in a blue moon. But maybe it can be. With the right pre-exercise nutrition and supplementation, every workout can be a masterpiece. A steady string of them, and you've got a new physique full of personal strength records and shirt-popping muscles.
  




• Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

  (posted 04/23/2007)
  The understanding of the mind-body relationship has come a long way since the beginning of Cartesian dualism. In fact, we can all pretty much agree that, in order for optimal performance to occur, we must have both the mind and body ticking like a fine Swiss timepiece. Since you are reading this, one thing is most likely certain, you have already made an effort to get your body looking and working perfectly. However, very few active people ever wonder whether their mind is holding them back from achieving their potential. This article will discuss a number of supplements that act to optimize the mind-body relationship and enable you to reach holistic supremacy.
  




• Fighting Nutrition: Winning by Smarts

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  "Thwap", yup that is how this all started. You see, one day I was invited to go to a mixed martial arts studio to watch a friend train and lo and behold, since I was a collegiate wrestler I jumped into the fray and mixed it up with a few of the other trainees. This head-banging experience got me thinking a little more about what goes into the training, nutrition and lifestyle of anyone seriously involved with fighting sports. I consider the fighting sports to include boxing, all of the different forms of martial arts, Pride, K1, wrestling (collegiate and Olympic), samba and some other types of the arts. On the ProSource Forum many fighters from various grueling sports are available to interact with you about how they train, eat and plan for their matches.
  




• (2004) America's Most Popular Diet Plans

  (posted 02/21/2004)
  Since the diet and nutrition industry and related businesses bring in about 45 billion dollars per year, an evaluation of just what these popular diets are about and which ones should work for you appears in order. This article is designed to do just that--to provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of the most popular diets on the market to help you decide which one, if any, might work best for you. In addition, it will also offer suggested supplements to promote and accelerate the effects of the diets featured here.
  

• Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

  (posted 04/23/2007)
  The understanding of the mind-body relationship has come a long way since the beginning of Cartesian dualism. In fact, we can all pretty much agree that, in order for optimal performance to occur, we must have both the mind and body ticking like a fine Swiss timepiece. Since you are reading this, one thing is most likely certain, you have already made an effort to get your body looking and working perfectly. However, very few active people ever wonder whether their mind is holding them back from achieving their potential. This article will discuss a number of supplements that act to optimize the mind-body relationship and enable you to reach holistic supremacy.
  




• Fighting Nutrition: Winning by Smarts

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  "Thwap", yup that is how this all started. You see, one day I was invited to go to a mixed martial arts studio to watch a friend train and lo and behold, since I was a collegiate wrestler I jumped into the fray and mixed it up with a few of the other trainees. This head-banging experience got me thinking a little more about what goes into the training, nutrition and lifestyle of anyone seriously involved with fighting sports. I consider the fighting sports to include boxing, all of the different forms of martial arts, Pride, K1, wrestling (collegiate and Olympic), samba and some other types of the arts. On the ProSource Forum many fighters from various grueling sports are available to interact with you about how they train, eat and plan for their matches.
  




• (2004) America's Most Popular Diet Plans

  (posted 02/21/2004)
  Since the diet and nutrition industry and related businesses bring in about 45 billion dollars per year, an evaluation of just what these popular diets are about and which ones should work for you appears in order. This article is designed to do just that--to provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of the most popular diets on the market to help you decide which one, if any, might work best for you. In addition, it will also offer suggested supplements to promote and accelerate the effects of the diets featured here.
  

• Key Ingredients for Joint Longevity

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  If you think osteoarthritis is something that afflicts only ripening baby boomers and nursing-home residents, sit down and talk with former world-class gymnast Bart Conner someday, if the opportunity ever presents itself. Conner, who more than 20 years ago took home two Olympic gold medals and was considered one of America's top all-around athletes, today can hardly take out the garbage. He was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his mid-20s.
  




• Get Optimum Benefits with Joint Command

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts and other athletes primarily concentrate their efforts on maintaining a lean muscular physique. However, in order for muscles to contract and grow, they must operate in conjunction with the body's joints, like the knee or elbow joints, or even the spine, which represents a type of joint. Just as it's important to feed muscles with proper supplementation, it's equally, if not more important, to provide your joints with specific nutrients to keep them functioning optimally.
  

• Minerals and Strength-Power Athletes

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Among the inorganic elements, phosphorous is second only to calcium in abundance in the human body. Phosphorous is of vital importance in metabolism of the energy nutrients, contributing to the metabolic potential in the form of high-energy phosphate bonds, such as ATP and creatine phosphate, and through phosphorylation (activation) of substrates.
  




• Brain Boosters

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Eons ago, pre-humans evolved big brains, which allowed us to avoid or beat-out predators, maximize our reproductive potential, and populate the whole planet at the expense of other species. And we've obviously done a great job at that! The brain is of course a tissue, and has nutritional needs like any other tissue. But it is also a special tissue with special influences, like determining your mood and level of motivation, the perceived difficulty of a workout, your level of concentration during a workout, and your willingness to train at all. Fortunately, the non-prescription world of nutrients and herbal extracts provides great tools to optimize brain function and get that grey matter working for you instead of against you.
  




• (2004) America's Most Popular Diet Plans

  (posted 02/21/2004)
  Since the diet and nutrition industry and related businesses bring in about 45 billion dollars per year, an evaluation of just what these popular diets are about and which ones should work for you appears in order. This article is designed to do just that--to provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of the most popular diets on the market to help you decide which one, if any, might work best for you. In addition, it will also offer suggested supplements to promote and accelerate the effects of the diets featured here.
  

• Keep Training

  
  (posted 08/03/2007)
  Never miss a workout by incorporating these ten antioxidants into your nutrition regimen.
  




• (2004) America's Most Popular Diet Plans

  (posted 02/21/2004)
  Since the diet and nutrition industry and related businesses bring in about 45 billion dollars per year, an evaluation of just what these popular diets are about and which ones should work for you appears in order. This article is designed to do just that--to provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of the most popular diets on the market to help you decide which one, if any, might work best for you. In addition, it will also offer suggested supplements to promote and accelerate the effects of the diets featured here.
  

• Bodybuilding's Best Muscle-Building Supplements

  
  (posted 01/22/2008)
  This article separates the meat from the potatoes, by highlighting in great detail what most experts consider to be the top 5 science-based muscle-building compounds our industry has to offer. They appear in no particular order, but starting out with the most potent protein source out there seems like a good start.
  




• More Than Muscle

  
  (posted 09/26/2007)
  You've been taking supplements such as arginine, carnitine, creatine, glutamine and 5-HTP for years. They've helped you get into fighting shape--a lean physique with powerful muscle and athletic prowess. But did you know that some of your favorite nutrition basics have better health implications too? Here's what science is saying about what you're probably taking already.
  




• CREATINE ETHYL ESTER INFERIOR TO CREATINE MONOHYDRATE

  
  (posted 07/12/2007)
  Creatine ethyl esters (CEE) are a popular form of creatine marketed to have several advantages over creatine monohydrate and other forms of creatine. Esters are compounds made from the combination of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid. The idea behind "esterifying" creatine is that it will change the physical properties of the compound making it more stable and bioavailable at the target tissue.
  




• Pre-Exercise Nutrition: The Blueprint For a Perfect Workout

  
  (posted 05/21/2007)
  Is it possible to develop the perfect workout and bottle it? Could you gather up all the intensity, the unexpected strength, the supercharged endurance, the freaky pumps, and guarantee it every time you step in the gym? Let's face it, not every workout is what you hope it will be. It's rarely as good as that nearly spiritual experience you have once in a blue moon. But maybe it can be. With the right pre-exercise nutrition and supplementation, every workout can be a masterpiece. A steady string of them, and you've got a new physique full of personal strength records and shirt-popping muscles.
  




• Supplement Timing

  
  (posted 04/17/2007)
  IIt is common knowledge to the vast majority that the time we leave our home dictates the time we arrive at work, and the time we start heating food dictates the time it will be cooked. However, it is not common knowledge that the timing of nutrients entering the blood stream dictates a person's strength, energy and endurance.
  




• New Years Resolution Series

  (posted 03/21/2007)
  Ok, so you didn't follow our article explaining how to stay fit over the holidays; as such, you have eaten one too many fruit cakes, drank way too much eggnog (with rum), and skipped the gym for a month. Amidst all of the festivities, overindulgences, and lack of training you have probably packed on a few pounds of fat. Well, have no fear as this series of articles will have you back in shape and feeling great in no time. There is no doubt that you have made the New Years resolution to get fit. GREAT, because admission of the problem is the first step in taking control.
  




• Fighting Nutrition: Winning by Smarts

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  "Thwap", yup that is how this all started. You see, one day I was invited to go to a mixed martial arts studio to watch a friend train and lo and behold, since I was a collegiate wrestler I jumped into the fray and mixed it up with a few of the other trainees. This head-banging experience got me thinking a little more about what goes into the training, nutrition and lifestyle of anyone seriously involved with fighting sports. I consider the fighting sports to include boxing, all of the different forms of martial arts, Pride, K1, wrestling (collegiate and Olympic), samba and some other types of the arts. On the ProSource Forum many fighters from various grueling sports are available to interact with you about how they train, eat and plan for their matches.
  




• ChromaDexTM Creatine Ethyl Ester Certificate of Analysis Interview

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Research has always been the backbone of our philosophy. We're dedicated to developing the most effective supplements in the world. That's why we have always had a progressive product research and development philosophy. We stand behind our commitment to science. That's why each one of our supplements undergoes our quality-control process, which ensures that the product you buy is of the highest standard. It is important to trust only reputable manufacturers like MuscleTech to supply you with quality nutritional supplements. In manufacturing our products, we use only the highest quality ingredients and use independent laboratory analysis to confirm the potency of the ingredients listed on our labels.
  




• Creatine Supplementation Strategies: Update

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Creatine is a nitrogenous amine. Normal daily dietary intake of creatine from an omnivorous diet is about 1 gram. Dietary sources of creatine include meat, fish, and other animal products, but it may also be formed endogenously in the liver, kidney, and pancreas from the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine. One-half kg of fresh, uncooked steak contains about 2 grams of creatine. Creatine has become an extremely popular nutritional ergogenic among athletes. In 1998, about $200 million was spent on creatine monohydrate (the most studied form of creatine). Of the approximately 300 studies that have evaluated the potential performance-enhancing (ergogenic) value of creatine monohydrate supplementation, about 70% of these studies report statistically significant results while remaining studies generally report non-significant gains in performance.1
  




• Creatine 101

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Over the last decade, thousands of articles have been written about creatine supplementation in scientific journals, magazines, newspapers, and on the Internet. The reason for this interest is that creatine supplementation has proven to be one of the most effective methods available to increase strength, power, and muscle mass.
  




• Post-Exercise Supplementation Update

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Regular resistance exercise leads to significant skeletal muscle hypertrophy, which can occur through an increase in protein synthesis, a decrease in protein degradation, or both. While stimulus (i.e., exercise) is important for muscle hypertrophy, nutrient availability plays a critical factor regulating the degree of hypertrophy. Obviously, the muscle's hormonal milieu (insulin, cortisol, testosterone, GH, etc.) also has a major impact on protein synthesis.
  




• Most Effective Dietary Supplements for Strength-Power Athletes

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Ronnie Coleman's incredible physique is a product of superior genetics, long-term training, optimal nutrition and a committed attitude. Clearly, these factors cannot be replaced by the use of dietary supplements. However, scientific study has identified a number of products that offer true benefits to performance (e.g., creatine) or the achievement of nutritional goals (e.g., meal replacement products). This article examines some science behind the most effective supplements targeted to strength-power athletes.
  

• EURYCOMA LONGIFOLIA: The Longjack Herb -- Long on Benefits

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Eurycoma longifolia is a Malaysian shrub, used in traditional medicine for male sexual enhancement and as a general tonic. It is reputed to be a great aid to male sexual stamina. It is referred to as Tongkat Ali or Longjack in Malaysia and elsewhere.
  




• Muscle Building and the Quest for Test

  
  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Muscle building has always been the primary objective for every bodybuilder, whether pro or amateur. With that, there can be no doubt that when it comes to the acquisition of superhuman strength and enviable virility, the male hormone testosterone is definitely the daddy! In fact, you would be hard pressed to find any individual who couldn't benefit from an extra helping of "Big T"--and that includes female athletes, too.
  

• Muscle Building and the Quest for Test

  
  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Muscle building has always been the primary objective for every bodybuilder, whether pro or amateur. With that, there can be no doubt that when it comes to the acquisition of superhuman strength and enviable virility, the male hormone testosterone is definitely the daddy! In fact, you would be hard pressed to find any individual who couldn't benefit from an extra helping of "Big T"--and that includes female athletes, too.
  

• Fats: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  If you're seeking weight loss and improved health, it's easy to look at fats as the root cause of that extra weight gain or the latest uptick in your blood pressure. But that doesn't make all fats bad, and it certainly doesn't make fats something to avoid. In fact, the right sources of fat can actually improve health, improve brain and heart function, and even liberate existing stores of fat. It really is a matter of seeking out and understanding the different sources of fat, capitalizing on those that are healthful, and eliminating those that are, well, evil.
  




• Flaxseed Oil: Amazing Protective Fat-Burn Oil

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Flaxseed oil is a vegetable oil uniquely rich in the omega-3 family of essential fatty acids, in particular alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). It is also rich in lignans, gamma-tocopherol (an especially beneficial form of vitamin E), and other protective factors.
  

• ForsLean -- A Powerful Nutrient Partitioning Agent  

  (posted 03/26/2008)
  Nutrient partitioning is the term used to describe how macronutrients are shuttled to the cells; your body will either send the nutrients to muscle cells or to fat cells. Certain drugs and supplements have favourable nutrient partitioning effects, ie., they promote fat loss while maintaining or even increasing lean body mass. The most popular nutrient partitioning agents among gym rats are clenbuterol and the ephedrine-caffeine stack; however, these products cannot be purchased legally for body composition enhancement purposes in US. Fortunately, there is a legal and safe supplement, which has proven nutrient partitioning effects, namely ForsLean.
  




• Muscle Building and the Quest for Test

  
  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Muscle building has always been the primary objective for every bodybuilder, whether pro or amateur. With that, there can be no doubt that when it comes to the acquisition of superhuman strength and enviable virility, the male hormone testosterone is definitely the daddy! In fact, you would be hard pressed to find any individual who couldn't benefit from an extra helping of "Big T"--and that includes female athletes, too.
  

• Glucomannan: A Powerful Weight Loss & Health-Promoting Nutrient

  
  (posted 05/02/2007)
  Getting enough fiber in our diet has always been a critical component for good overall health. Of the two types of plant fiber: soluble and insoluble, both offer differing and unique benefits, but it is the former that is of key interest here. Soluble fiber exists in foods such as oats, beans, barley, certain fruits and vegetables, and of course, the most powerful of them all? glucomannan!
  




• New Years Resolution Series

  (posted 03/21/2007)
  Ok, so you didn't follow our article explaining how to stay fit over the holidays; as such, you have eaten one too many fruit cakes, drank way too much eggnog (with rum), and skipped the gym for a month. Amidst all of the festivities, overindulgences, and lack of training you have probably packed on a few pounds of fat. Well, have no fear as this series of articles will have you back in shape and feeling great in no time. There is no doubt that you have made the New Years resolution to get fit. GREAT, because admission of the problem is the first step in taking control.
  

• Key Ingredients for Joint Longevity

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  If you think osteoarthritis is something that afflicts only ripening baby boomers and nursing-home residents, sit down and talk with former world-class gymnast Bart Conner someday, if the opportunity ever presents itself. Conner, who more than 20 years ago took home two Olympic gold medals and was considered one of America's top all-around athletes, today can hardly take out the garbage. He was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his mid-20s.
  




• Get Optimum Benefits with Joint Command

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts and other athletes primarily concentrate their efforts on maintaining a lean muscular physique. However, in order for muscles to contract and grow, they must operate in conjunction with the body's joints, like the knee or elbow joints, or even the spine, which represents a type of joint. Just as it's important to feed muscles with proper supplementation, it's equally, if not more important, to provide your joints with specific nutrients to keep them functioning optimally.
  

• More Than Muscle

  
  (posted 09/26/2007)
  You've been taking supplements such as arginine, carnitine, creatine, glutamine and 5-HTP for years. They've helped you get into fighting shape--a lean physique with powerful muscle and athletic prowess. But did you know that some of your favorite nutrition basics have better health implications too? Here's what science is saying about what you're probably taking already.
  




• Supplement Timing

  
  (posted 04/17/2007)
  IIt is common knowledge to the vast majority that the time we leave our home dictates the time we arrive at work, and the time we start heating food dictates the time it will be cooked. However, it is not common knowledge that the timing of nutrients entering the blood stream dictates a person's strength, energy and endurance.
  




• GLUTAMINE (L-GLUTAMINE) - Supplement Superstar!

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Glutamine is one of the new whiz kids on the block when it comes to bodybuilding supplements. Although it's been around for a while - articles in Muscle & Fitness were touting it in the early 90's, and medical journals were raving about it years before that - it's finally caught on big time with serious athletes in virtually every sport.
  




• GLUTAMINE: Or should we call it GlutaGreat?

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Have you ever had the experience of taking a dietary supplement, taking it consistently, making gains in the gym and not being able to connect the dots? I mean, you're training hard, your eating clean ninety-percent of the time, your using perhaps one new supplement and your strength and muscle fullness are remaining more than ever before. Can it be this mysterious white powder that you are taking a few times per day, especially on the hard training days, that is making the difference between the old you and new you? The amino acid that may just be your ergogenic king is known as glutamine. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid circulating in your blood and hanging out in your muscles. There must be a reason why we have so much of this one (of 20) amino acids. Let's examine why this amino acid is special.
  

• The Next Generation of Thermogenic Fat Burners  

  
  (posted 02/01/2008)
  Carving out a lean, hard body, with washboard abs is the ultimate goal for bodybuilders. It's what we all should strive for. In the last few years, however, it has been more and more difficult to find truly effective thermogenic supplements to help us get there. Fortunately, there are new thermogenic, fat-burning compounds hitting the market now that are backed by real clinical science and delivering truly outstanding results. Before we get to the good stuff, though, we need to dispel the hype about one particularly ineffective compound being touted in some products, even as we speak.
  

• The Next Generation of Thermogenic Fat Burners  

  
  (posted 02/01/2008)
  Carving out a lean, hard body, with washboard abs is the ultimate goal for bodybuilders. It's what we all should strive for. In the last few years, however, it has been more and more difficult to find truly effective thermogenic supplements to help us get there. Fortunately, there are new thermogenic, fat-burning compounds hitting the market now that are backed by real clinical science and delivering truly outstanding results. Before we get to the good stuff, though, we need to dispel the hype about one particularly ineffective compound being touted in some products, even as we speak.
  




• Keep Training

  
  (posted 08/03/2007)
  Never miss a workout by incorporating these ten antioxidants into your nutrition regimen.
  




• Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

  (posted 04/23/2007)
  The understanding of the mind-body relationship has come a long way since the beginning of Cartesian dualism. In fact, we can all pretty much agree that, in order for optimal performance to occur, we must have both the mind and body ticking like a fine Swiss timepiece. Since you are reading this, one thing is most likely certain, you have already made an effort to get your body looking and working perfectly. However, very few active people ever wonder whether their mind is holding them back from achieving their potential. This article will discuss a number of supplements that act to optimize the mind-body relationship and enable you to reach holistic supremacy.
  




• THERMO-GTX (EPHEDRINE-FREE)

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  For many individuals who prefer not to take ephedrine products whether by choice or by necessity, there is a wonderful alternative for those who are still seeking the thermogenic effect. ProSource has formulated a supplement consisting of the active thermogenic element derived from green tea called epigallocatechin, or more commonly referred as EGCG. For centuries, green tea has been acknowledged for its antioxidant qualities, and now, in recent years scientists are recognizing the thermogenic effects that is increasing the popularity of this phenomenal herb. Numerous studies have showed that EGCG increases energy expenditure and causes significant increases in norephedrine levels.
  




• Green Tea Weight Loss:The Ultimate Wonder Nutrient for Fat Loss, and Health Protection

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Whether in a cup or capsule, few herbs rank higher in beneficial properties than green tea. In fact, Camellia sinensis, more commonly known as tea, ranks behind only water as the most popular beverage worldwide. Over three-fourths of tea produced is black, and the rest is green and oolong. Although each variation offers proven benefits, it is green tea that contains the most remarkable beneficial compounds, and that is due primarily to the fact that unlike black and oolong, green tea is not roasted, thus preserving more of the active constituents.
  




• Brain Boosters

  (posted 02/21/2007)
  Eons ago, pre-humans evolved big brains, which allowed us to avoid or beat-out predators, maximize our reproductive potential, and populate the whole planet at the expense of other species. And we've obviously done a great job at that! The brain is of course a tissue, and has nutritional needs like any other tissue. But it is also a special tissue with special i