Low-Dose Caffeinated Training! Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Caffeine is one of the most safe and effective stimulants for priming your workout energy levels. It acts as a central nervous system stimulant by blocking adenosine’s effects in the brain. Normally, in the brain, adenosine binds to nerve cells and makes them slow down in …
Meatless Muscle Supplements for Vegans By Dwayne N Jackson, PhD Many people, including athletes, choose a lifestyle without meat or animal products. In the past, being a vegan or vegetarian strength athlete would have been a rare thing, but today it is commonplace, and the numbers are increasing. This has placed pressure on supplement …
Summer Supplements that Sizzle! By Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Hey gang! Are you looking forward to a great summer? Did you train hard and eat well this past winter? Are you heading into this summer healthy and fit?
Energy Boosting Supplements Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Feeling energetic requires optimizing the mind and body for action—but common daily stressors can leave you feeling drained. Typical “energy vampires” include psychological stress, physical stress, and poor sleep habits—all of which contribute to low motivation, diminished energy, and the infamous “brain fog” many people experience. …
Powdered Progress Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Pre-, intra-, and post-workout supplement formulations provide a high-level of convenience for most— This is likely why these products have been flying off the shelf in recent years. However, when you commit to premade formulations, you are at the mercy of the formulator and don’t have a lot of …
Testosterone Optimization Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Testosterone is an androgenic anabolic steroid hormone that is derived from cholesterol and secreted by the testes and, in small amounts, by the adrenal cortex (located on top of the kidneys) in males. A normal healthy young man produces about 7 mg per day, of which less than 5% …
Vitamin D for Strength! Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium and other minerals in the body, keeping the bones strong and cells happy. But, did you know that vitamin D also helps reduce body fat, increase muscle strength, and promote muscular development? One way vitamin D promotes such …
Yet Another Great Fitness Benefit to Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Over the past decade, numerous studies have praised fish oil for its many health and exercise benefits. The omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fish have been shown to reduce inflammation, increase cardiovascular health, increase the efficiency of …
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Stimulant Free Appetite Control and Fat Loss By Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD The winter has arrived and, for many, that means being exposed to an abundance of tempting treats that can sabotage your fitness goals. Beyond being tempted by calorie dense foods that do nothing for your health and fitness, during the winter there …
It’s Whey Better with Leucine Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Protein makes up approximately 80% of the dry weight of skeletal muscle and muscle cells need an abundant and constant supply of amino acids for renewal, repair, and synthesis of new proteins. Whey is a highly bioavailable protein source that contains an abundance of …