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Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation has been reported to reduce muscle catabolism and promote gains in fat-free mass and strength in subjects initiating training. However, whether HMB supplementation promotes these adaptations in trained athletes is less clear . This study examined the effects of HMB (as the calcium salt) supplementation during resistance training (6.9+/-0.7 hr x wk(-1)) on markers of catabolism, body composition and strength in experienced resistance-trained males. In a double-blind and randomized manner, 40 experienced resistance-trained athletes were matched and assigned to supplement their diet for 28 d with a fortified carbohydrate/protein powder containing either 0, 3 or 6 g x d(-1) of calcium HMB. Fasting venous blood and urine samples, dual energy X-ray absorptiometer-determined body composition, and isotonic bench press and leg press one repetition maximums (1 RM) were determined prior to and following 28 d of suppleme...

Here’s Phelps’s typical menu. (No, he doesn’t choose among these options. He eats them all , according to the Post.) Breakfast: Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise. Two cups of coffee. One five-egg omelet. One bowl of grits. Three slices of French toast topped with powdered sugar. Three chocolate-chip pancakes. Lunch: One pound of enriched pasta. Two large ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo on white bread. Energy drinks packing 1,000 calories. Dinner: One pound of pasta. An entire pizza. More energy drinks. First of all the "Don't Try it at Home" warning is wise! Second, who eats lettuce in breakfast? And fried onions? Maybe I should add some. He drinks coffee , so all people who avoid coffee because they accuse coffee for obesity are wrong.. He eats pasta and white bread, but he burns them! An entire pizza for dinner is a challenge for everybody. Why do we hate this kind of dinner? What is th...

 If you incorporate nutrition for muscle gain directly following exercise, you are already ahead of your peers. It is best to eat no more than 3 hours after an intense workout. If you utilize nutrition for muscle gain in this time frame, you optimize your gains since your muscles are ready to absorb any nutrients the body receives. By giving your body the right nutrition for muscle gain during this important time in the form of whole foods and supplements, you will enhance your muscle growth both in increasing size and reducing the time needed for recovery. You should do this immediately following a big workout: 1) You need to reactivate your body's anabolic, muscle-building processes to reduce muscle catabolism. 2) You must restore blood sugar and glycogen levels to their normal states. 3) You also need to neutralize damaging free radicals. 4) You will increase muscle size and recovery speed if you use the correct nutrtion for muscle gai...

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 1200 mg  3 times daily before meals.

 While lasting weight loss can require time as well as changes in lifestyle and eating habits, sometimes you need to lose weight quickly, say, for a reunion, wedding or some other event. In those instances, you can lose weight quickly (though it won't be a lasting weight loss) using a diuretic. Diuretics Diuretics or "water pills" come as both over-the-counter and prescription medications. They can be found naturally in certain foods or as homeopathic remedies. They remove fluids from the body through urination, and the less fluid in your body the less you will weigh. Many over-the-counter diuretics work on the kidneys in different ways (increasing blood flow, increasing filtration, inhibiting sodium absorption) to cause increased urination and the ridding of salts. For Weight Loss When people need to lose a lot of weight in a short period of time, they may turn to diuretics. T...

This mineral helps the hormone insulin work more efficiently, making it an especially important nutrient for people who have type 2 Diabetes or are at risk for developing it. Insulin usually helps lower blood sugar levels, but if you have type 2 Diabetes, your insulin is less effective. In fact, some cases of type 2 diabetes are actually triggered by a chromium deficiency. Chromium's effect on insulin may also help you lose weight. Studies show that it can help you hold on to muscle while shedding fat but as with most diets, don't expect immediate results. Chromium picolinate is thought to be its best form to take for weight loss purposes. Chromium has been used for diabetes, high cholesterol and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and is backed by a great deal of scientific research. There may also be some benefit fo...

The recommended daily dosage for women is 3gr and for men under 90 kg ( appr. 200 lb) is 4 grams. For heavier men 5 grams would show greater results. This scheme is useful only for people who are able to participate to athletic activities for more than 3 times per week. For the others 2 grams per day are enough.