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Bodybuilding Supplements
Most people will say that bodybuilding supplements are vital to any
bodybuilder's training program. Among the top of the bodybuilding
supplements is creatine. Bodybuilder's believe that supplementing creatine
into their diet helps them achieve bigger strength gains. Creatine is one of
the most widely used and sought after bodybuilding supplements. As a
bodybuilder I consistently interact with people supplementing their diet with
creatine.
So what is creatine anyway?
Creatine is already inside each of us. Creatine is produced by the liver,
kidneys and pancreas. Creatine is responsible for the energy inside the
muscles. Once inside the muscles it is converted to creatine phosphate and
eventually in to adenosine triphosphate (more commonly referred to as ATP).
ATP is the muscle's energy source and is responsible for the contraction of
the muscle. Once this energy has been exerted (muscle contraction) then ATP
becomes ADP. This is when creatine phosphate and ADP create ATP and the
cycle begins again.
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Omega 3 - Natural Bodybuilding
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Omega 3
Why should anyone bother with omega 3? Well there are several reasons. Omega
3 is called an essential fatty acid for a reason- it's essential. Omega 3 is
thought to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and keep you heart beat
regular. Studies also suggest that omega 3 can help prevent cancer. If this
isn't enough incentive it can also improve your mood; it is thought that it
can improve brain cell receptors.
Intake
Rather than a strict dosage amount Omega 3 oils are ultimately about
balance. Ideally you need to balance your Omega 3 oils with the omega 6
oils. As a simple guide a 1:5 (omega 3, omega 6, respectively) ratio can be
applied. Omega 6 oils are commonly found in such foods as whole grains,
fried foods, etc. The typical diet will contain more whole grains (omega 6) than fish
(and other omega 3 rich foods), therefore you will lack the necessary
balance between this two essential oils- omega 3 and omega 6.
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Ephedrine - Bodybuilding
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Ephedrine comes from the plant Ephedra. It boosts activity in the central nervous system. Many use ephedrine as an energy booster,
as an aid for weight loss and also to help one’s athletic performance. When combined with caffeine, ephedrine’s effects are increased.
Caffeine increases both positive effects such as increased athletic performance and the negative side effects of ephedrine use.
There is some controversy surrounding the use of ephedrine. Some of the risks involved in taking ephedrine could be potentially life-threatening.
Supplements containing ephedrine are banned by the NFL, International Olympic Committee and NCAA but are still used by widely by the general public.
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