Muscle & Performance

Daily Nitrate Supplementation for The Greatest Performance Gains!   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   Whether your athletic interests are endurance-based, strength-based, or aesthetically based, one fact is certain— energy is something we all could use a little more of. Based on this (and some of the most recent scientific evidence), you may want to give …

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Essential Vitamins for Athletic Men and Women   By Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   Vitamins are essential micronutrients found in the foods we consume daily. Although vitamins don’t directly provide energy, many promote energy production by optimizing cellular function and nutrient absorption. They also support growth and development of various tissues in the body, including …

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Melatonin for Muscle Recovery   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   Melatonin is synthesized and released by the pineal gland in the brain and its release follows the body’s circadian rhythms (i.e., internal clock)—where it is released in abundance during the night and less so in the daytime.    

Aminos: Athletic Assets Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Amino acids form all the proteins for life and are the building blocks of all muscle; hence, why protein supplementation is so effective for increasing muscularity. Beyond providing the materials for muscle building, many amino acids play several other important cellular and molecular signaling roles in the body, …

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 Preworkouts 101 By Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   Professional athletes have genetics on their side, but that’s only a small part of what makes them elite. Hang out with any professional strength, endurance, or hybrid athlete for a day and you will soon realize that the “best of the best” all have an impeccable drive …

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How to Promote 22% More Muscle Building While You Sleep   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD   Resistance training builds muscularity and strength by promoting anabolism, especially in trained muscles. As such, for a few hours after heavy exercise, your body enters a window of heightened protein synthesis (muscle building) counterbalanced by slight increases in catabolism …

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Optimize Your Gains with a Systematic and Coordinated Approach to Daily Supplementation   Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Let’s face it, maintaining a high caliber of fitness takes a lot of work and organization. When you consider how much time you spend preparing meals, training, eating, and sleeping, it’s amazing that you have any time (or …

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Picking a Perfect Protein By Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD Proteins are chains of amino acids that provide the substrates needed to build muscle and support metabolism. The amino acids in proteins also provide important biological signals for growth and recovery after bouts of heavy exercise or sports performances. Protein supplements represent the most scientifically supported …

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