Ripped & Thermogenic to the Core

By Feature Contributor George L Redmon Phd.   Several studies have confirmed that humans show significant (mild) cold induced thermogenesis, without shivering. Tissues shown to be involved in adults are skeletal muscle and brown adipose tissue (BAT). The most likely cellular mechanism in both tissues is mitochondrial uncoupling. Recently functional BAT has been rediscovered in
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Creatine – The Dark Knight of Damage Control

By  George L. Redmon, Ph.D. New research emerges showing how Creatine not only enhances strength and performance but also helps prevent muscle damage after intense exercise. Creatine supplementation has long been established as a key substance that increases maximal work output during short, high-intensity workout routines. Researchers discovered some time ago that creatine serves as a
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Whey Over The Top

By George L. Redmon PH.D.N.D.   Studies have suggested for some time that whey protein can up-regulate immune system surveillance systems due to the presence of several live bioactive fractions. Those fractions include beta-lactoglobulin, alpha- lactalbumin, glycomacropeptide and lactoferrin. Lactoferrin has been shown to stop the growth of pathogens commonly associated with food poisoning. Interestingly,
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Probiotics 4 Muscle

By Trends in sports nutrition have evolved toward utilizing multi-purpose formulas or products. Adding probiotics to a protein powder would offer bodybuilders, athletes and health enthusiast immune protection plus a multitude of applications that enhance pre- and post workout efforts. Additionally, new data indicates that specific strains of probiotics increase the utilization of protein by
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Garcinia Cambogia

I am pretty sure we would all agree that dieting sucks. It leaves you with constant cravings… crazy hunger pains. This usually causes people to give up on their diet and eventually gain all the weight back plus more! For this reason, most conventional weight loss methods have a terrible success rate. Very few people
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7 KETO Dhea

Dietary ingredients targeting weight loss are commonly thrust into the media spotlight. This year, television personality Dr. Oz enthusiastically endorsed the ingredient 7-keto-DHEA, evoking overnight popularity, sensational headlines, and skyrocketing sales. Claims about weight loss products rank notoriously high on the FDA and FTC radar. Thus, it is extremely important to assess whether current research
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Anabolic Essentials

When I first starting training at 12 years old under the guidance of my Dad I had dreams of becoming a Mr Universe by the time I was 18! I was hungry to succeed, driven you could say by a burning desire to transform my skinny frame into a super human work of art. I
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Green Coffee For Weight Loss

Green Coffee extract is the latest buzz word in fighting the battle of the bulge. It has received a lot of exposure through the Dr. Oz Show purporting its benefits for weight loss. The big question – Is it just another one of those fad weight loss supplements jacked up with a lot of hype?
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PEA for Peak Performance

Could PEA offer a safe and natural alternative to dangerous stimulants for athletic performance and health and longevity? The plethora of research suggests just that, and maybe a little bit more. So let’s take a look at how PEA may be the next Superstar of the supplement world! Beta-Phenylethylamine (PEA) is an endogenous stimulant of
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