Archive for the ‘Vitamins and Minerals’ Category

Descriptions of various types of vitamins and minerals and their advantages for bodybuilding and other sports

Top 10 Tips for Shredding Body Fat for the Summer (Tip 1 of 10)

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Top Tip Number 1 – Consume 6 Meals Per Day Consumption of food involves the digestion of foods and the absorption of the nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats). Increasing the frequency of food intake throughout the day will increase your body’s metabolism because: Eating frequently is perceived by the body as a sign of food [...]

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Meal Replacement

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Meal replacement powders or MRPs are a fast and convenient way for bodybuilders and other health enthusiasts such as rugby players or boxers to get a nutritionally balanced meal. A typical meal replacement will contain all the essential nutrients that are required on a daily basis. They must contain protein (including all essential amino acids), [...]

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Vitamin C

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant probably best known for its ability to boost the immune system. However it is also involved in the reactions that form colagen (connective tissue), amino acids, strengthening blood vessels and helping to heal injuries. Another less well known biological action of vitamin C that will be of particular interest to [...]

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