Is creatine effective for muscle growth?
Creatine is an organic compound which is naturally present in our bodies. It is mainly stored in muscles where it can be utilized for short and fast energy production. Therefore, it could be speculated that creatine supplementation can further improve creatine levels and thereby improve exercise performance and training adaptations.
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Is 7 hours of sleep really enough?
It is recommended to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep for factors such as alertness, productivity, and health (National Sleep Foundation). However, the difference between 7 or 9 hours of sleep is still pretty big. So is what is the optimal sleep duration?
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Does spending quality time with your partner reduce cardiovascular stress?
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Do bodybuilders need more protein?
Protein is essential for the maintenance and growth of tissues, such as muscle. However, there is still much uncertainty about the protein requirements of different populations.
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Is cow’s milk a good post-exercise recovery drink?
Cow’s milk is rich in several nutrients that can help in the three “Rs’’ of recovery: 1) carbohydrates, protein and for refueling glycogen stores, 2) sodium, carbohydrate, protein and fluid for rehydration, 3) protein for muscle and liver glycogen recovery. In addition, cow’s milk in rich in calcium.
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Our study: Is fructose an essential ingredient in sports drinks?
Carbohydrates are the main fuel source during moderate- to high-intensity exercise (infographic, van Loon, 2001). Ingesting carbohydrates such as glucose during prolonged exercise has been shown to increase performance.
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