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Does creatine cause hair loss? A couple of weeks ago I was approached by a reader asking about the credibility of the claims surrounding the link between hair loss and increase in DHT (Dihydrotestosterone – A form of testosterone) levels due to supplementation with creatine.   To be honest, that was the first time I heard of such claim which …

Remaining young is a craze among humans and especially ladies. Well this is what humans want but as per the law of nature no one can stop the aging process. However the rate of aging can be manipulated for sure. Your unhealthy lifestyle and uncontrolled diet can drastically fasten the aging process while control on your lifestyle can help you …

The great debate about the safety and efficacy of vitamin E is over! O.V.E.R. Case closed. To summarize, vitamin E won’t kill you. It also doesn’t cure diseases. Confused? So were millions of vitamin E users who were told that the supplement was being linked to an increased risk of death. (Insert audible gasp.)   Over the years, clinical evidence …

Sports Researchers will tell you that what you put into your protein shake after a mammoth gym session will have a dramatic effect on the repair and regrowth of your muscles. But what exactly are the best supplements to pop into your shaker if you’re wanting to bulk up? Here we’ve teamed up with the scientists at www.theproteinworks.com to see …

Creatine Causes Kidney Damage / Creatine Is A Steroid I’m sure we’ve all heard the horror stories about a friend of a friend of a friend who took creatine and got huge but then died from liver failure (not really). Creatine is one of the most well known bodybuilding supplements on the market which has stood the test of time …

Those into body building and weight lifting are most definitely aware of the presence of different workout supplements in the market. From pre-workout supplements like Cellucor C4 Extreme or Myprotein’s Pulse V4 to post-workout products like protein shakes and drinks, you surely won’t run out of options when it comes to using supplements to make the most of your training. …

ZMA is known primarily for two things in the supplement world. Firstly for helping people meet their Zinc and Magnesium requirements. Secondly for its ability to enhance recovery and also improve sleeping patterns which also helps with recovery. However I thought I would bring to your attention three other benefits that you may be unaware of and could be beneficial …

The acai berry perhaps first received recognition on Oprah Winfrey’s show when she included it on her list of top 10 super foods. It’s since been linked to everyone from surfing icon Kelly Slater to Brad Pitt who apparently used it to slim down to 5% body fat for a recent film role. Here we explore why this native berry …

Omega-3 fats (found naturally in fish oils) are a type of polyunsaturated fat which have long been thought to be beneficial for general health improving everything from cognitive function to cardiovascular health. But a recent study conducted at the University of South Australia in Adelaide shows that omega 3 fatty acids could greatly aid with fat loss too.   Firstly …

Nearly all strength athletes would have used a Nitric Oxide enhancer at some point or another. Aside from producing insane, vein popping muscular pumps they also increase the transportation of muscle building catalysts around the body such as amino acids, testosterone, growth hormone and even oxygen. Here we’re looking to see why a nitric oxide enhancers could be a welcome …