Descriptions of various types of protein supplements, how they are made, the pros and cons of each type, when you should use protein supplements and how much protein you require
What makes CNP Pro Peptide one of the best protein powders in the world? Which proteins are included in Pro Peptide? What is the overall verict for Pro-Peptide in terms of quality, taste, digestibility, mixability?
Maximuscle Cyclone is a ‘complete’ bodybuilding supplement, that contains 30g of protein, 5.1g of creatine, 5.1g of glutamine, 1.5g of HMB and 4.7g of fats (including EFAs and MCTs). Maximuscle Cyclone is probably the most popular bodybuilding supplement in the UK and can be found in large supermarket stores, catalog shops, high street shops, gyms [...]
Got skinny arms? Do you train your arms a lot, but they never get bigger? Well, my arms are 17.5 inches, which isn’t bad for someone who only trains 3 days per week and weighs under 14 stone is it? Genetics do play a part, but I’m sure the majority of people reading this article [...]
If you are a bodybuilder or an athlete and you want to add muscle mass quickly, then you are going to have to live with adding a little bit of fat as well. That being said, the following typical daily diet should enable you to add much more muscle than fat, meaning that you may [...]
Nutritional Information about Tuna Tuna is a great source of protein for bodybuilders, athletes and generally anyone involved in sports, who need to gain and maintain muscle mass, power and strength. A typical tin of tuna (in water or brine) contains around 35g of protein, 0g of carbs and less than 0.5g of fat. Tuna [...]
Whey protein is generally classified as a collection of globular proteins derived from whey. This type of protein is known for being easily digestible, able to support lean muscle growth and to facilitate the body’s recovery after intense training. A less well known property of undenatured whey protein is that it is able to stimulate [...]
Protein Is The Building Blocks Of Muscle Most people are aware that if you want to build muscle, you need to eat lost of high protein foods. This is because protein, which represents 15-20% of bodyweight, forms the building blocks of muscle and without sufficient protein intake, it is impossible to build more muscle. How [...]
Milk is an excellent source of protein and calcium and has many other benefits, as described in great detail on Wikipedia. The most popular bodybuilding supplements Whey Protein powders and Micellar Casein powders are produced from milk. So, if you are into bodybuilding or a related sport like rugby, you might be thinking… ‘if the [...]
Among the most beneficial and effective supplements in any sports nutrition program are Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) – leucine, isoleucine and valine. The combination of these three essential amino acids make up approximately 1/3 of skeletal muscle in the human body, and play an important role in protein synthesis and brain function. BCAA’s are [...]
Of all the amino acids in the human body, glutamine comprises more than 50%. glutamine is important for immune system function and in maintaining digestive health. Although the human body is capable of manufacturing glutamine from other amino acids, studies have shown that people under stress (defined as persons suffering from chronic illness or hard [...]
