Programs, exercise technique and load planning.
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How to read the label of glucosamine and chondroitin: sulfate or hydrochloride, the real content per serving, the origin of chondroitin, allergens, quality certificates, and typical marketing traps.
Cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin, hydroxocobalamin, or adenosylcobalamin: how the forms of vitamin B12 differ, how they are absorbed, and which form to choose — an editorial analysis.
Side effects of losartan (dizziness, hyperkalemia, deterioration of kidney function, angioedema) and contraindications: pregnancy, aliskiren in diabetes, renal artery stenosis. An editorial review based on the prescribing information and guidelines.
Zinc and sleep: the mechanisms of the effect on the nervous system, what animal and clinical studies have shown, the role of ZMA, and when a zinc supplement really can help.
How to choose vitamin D3 by the label: IU and micrograms, D3 versus D2, the source of the raw material (lanolin or lichen), oil or dry form, combinations with K2, dosing accuracy, and certification.
How a vegan athlete can cover the protein requirement: how many grams per kilogram, leucine, combining legumes and grains, soy, isolates, and micronutrients. An editorial review with sources.
Citrulline malate and the kidneys and liver: the gut-kidney axis of citrulline metabolism, the urea cycle, data from pharmacokinetic studies, kidney diseases, and choosing a product. An editorial review.
Ligandrol (LGD-4033) or anabolic steroids: a comparison of the risks for the liver, lipids, the hormonal axis, and the psyche, the volume of evidence, and the myth of a 'safe alternative'.
BCAA while bulking: whether amino acids give an additional muscle gain with a calorie surplus and sufficient protein, study data, and rational alternatives.
Omega-3 for women: the effect of estrogens on EPA and DHA metabolism, the cycle and PMS, pregnancy, dosing for female athletes. An editorial analysis with references to studies.
How to read the label of glucosamine and chondroitin: sulfate or hydrochloride, the real content per serving, the origin of chondroitin, allergens, quality certificates, and typical marketing traps.
