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Will Brink
November 7, 2011 by Will Brink

Understanding Supplement Research!


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In this latest vid, I’m inspired by a study just published that shows some pre workout NO supplement was more effective compared to placebo. What you need to know on how studies may not always be what they appear to the untrained eye…

 
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Monica
September 28, 2011 by Monica

Fish Oil for Muscle Growth


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Most supplements are used for one specific outcome, for example fat loss, muscle growth or general health promotion. However, there are a few exceptions. Fish oil is one of them.

We all know about the cardiovascular health benefits of fish oil, and in a previous article I covered the fat loss effect of fish oil. Now let’s take a look at the potential application of fish oil for those of us who are interested in muscle growth…

 
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Monica
September 9, 2011 by Monica

Fish Oil for Fat Loss


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Written by Monica Mollica

Fish oil is well known for its beneficial cardiovascular and cardiac health effects. In 2004 FDA approved a prescription fish oil preparation for treatment of high blood triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) 1. However, recently several studies have shown that fish oil also has other beneficial effects, which might appeal more to the younger population, and especially to fitness and bodybuilding enthusiasts. One of these effects is fat loss.

 
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Will Brink
August 9, 2011 by Will Brink

Lactoferrin: The Bioactive Peptide that Fights Disease Part II


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In 2000, I wrote an extensive article on lactoferrin, a peptide with some truly interesting studies that suggest it has a wide range of benefits to human beings. The article was published in the  October 2000 issue of the Life Extension Magazine and was titled “Lactoferrin: The Bioactive Peptide that Fights Disease.” The article summarized an extensive body of research  showing lactoferrin to have immune boosting, anti cancer, anti microbial, anti inflammatory, and anti oxidant properties, to name a few benefits. Recent research continues to find a wide range of potential benefits to this bio active peptide derived from whey proteins. As it’s been over a decade since I wrote that article (man how times flies!) I decided it was time for an update using more recent research. What follows is what I turned up, and it only adds to my positive opinion of this amazing peptide!

Recent cancer findings:

A 2010 study in the Journal of Dairy Science (1) called “The effect of bovine milk lactoferrin on human breast cancer cell lines” gave additional support to lactoferrin as an anti cancer nutrient. In this study specifically, lactoferrin’s effects on human breast cancer cell lines. The authors of this study summarized well the effects of this bio-active peptide; “Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein that has been reported to inhibit several types of cancer.”

In this study, the authors tested lactoferrin on human breast cancer HS578T and T47D cells. Cells treated with lactoferrin had approximately a 2-fold increase in apoptosis (programmed cell death)  for both cell lines. Proliferation of these cancer cells rates decreased by 40.3 and 63.9% for both breast cancer cell lines respectively. The authors concluded “…this work suggest that lactoferrin interferes with some of the most important steps involved in cancer development.” This study supports many prior studies that find bovine (derived from cows milk) lactoferrin is a powerful anti cancer peptide.

 
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Will Brink
July 12, 2011 by Will Brink

The FACTS On Methylhexaneamine!


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My vid on pre-workout supplements generated questions on the popular “energy” compound currently all the rage in some of these products, and or sold alone: methylhexaneamine or 1,3-Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) specifically.
Here’s my take on this controversial supplement, which is info people need to have to make informed decisions on DMAA.

 
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Will Brink
July 7, 2011 by Will Brink

Save Money With This Home Made Pre Work Formula!


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Pre workout drinks, are all the rage these days, but are they safe? Do they work? What’s in them? I cover the essential facts of the pre workout drink products, and show you how to make your own!!!!

FYI, I have gotten emails from people asking where they can find the caffeine product mentioned in this vid. For more info, URL, etc, see my article “What You Need To Know About Caffeine“

 
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Will Brink
June 21, 2011 by Will Brink

Does Caffeine Block The Effects Of Creatine?


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In this latest vid in the creatine series, I answer the common Q regarding the impact of caffeine on creatine:

 
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Will Brink
May 19, 2011 by Will Brink

Is Creatine Safe For Teens?


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Is creatine safe for Teens? A common question I get often, from both parents and teens, via email etc. The answer may not be what you are expecting!

 
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Will Brink
May 13, 2011 by Will Brink

Creatine Timing, Does It Matter?


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A common question I get is creatine timing. Before workouts? After? Other? I cover that topic in the latest vid in the creatine series.

 
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Will Brink
February 27, 2011 by Will Brink

Knowledge is power! How To Save Years of Wasted Time and Money!!!


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“Knowledge is power” – Sir Francis Bacon

By Will Brink

The above title is one of the best-known expressions in the English language.  It was true when it was penned by  philosopher Sir Francis Bacon in 1597, and it’s true to this very day…  It applies well to the issues of nutrition, supplements, and training, be it to gain muscle mass and strength, or to lose fat.

Can one make progress in their respective goals (e.g., losing bodyfat, gaining muscle mass, increasing strength, etc.) knowing essentially nothing about training, nutrition, or supplements? Maybe….If you do make any progress, it will be slow, hit or miss at best, and often the progress comes in spite of what you did, not because of it! Clearly, a base level of knowledge of a given topic – in this case nutrition, training, and supplements – is essential to obtaining one’s goals. Conversely, does this mean you need to be a rocket surgeon to make steady progress in losing fat or gaining strength and muscle mass? Of course not! As I said in my article  on the K.I.S.S principle for making progress (1) :

 
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