Vitamin K builds up in the testes, potentially playing a direct role on T-synthesis (in rats). Notoriously under-researched for male hormones, Vitamin K is an essential vitamin stored in the liver & fat tissue that’s recently been making waves as a potentially valuable T-booster. While rat research suggests of a direct relationship between K & T-synthesis, human … [Read more...]
Betaine as a Pre-Workout
Betaine may benefit only those whose workouts mean business. Betaine has been implicated as a potential treatment for a diversity of ailments including homocysturnia, hepatitis C and even bad breath. So why is it often included in pre-workout formulas? Betaine has been suggested to play a role in: Facilitating synthesis of proteins. Your body needs its fix of … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Vinegar for Fat Loss
Apple cider vinegar might have satiety & blood sugar benefits that make it beneficial for weight loss. For years, apple cider vinegar has been touted for its numerous proposed health benefits, including claims that it can reduce bacteria and cholesterol levels. In the more recent years, research has focused on its ability to act as a weight loss aid and suggests … [Read more...]
Vitamin C as a Pre-Workout
Although vitamin C has potential workout benefits, it may be counterproductive for endurance training. Vitamin C is one of the most well studied and widely consumed supplements in the world. Its use in pre-workout formulas is warranted given these potential benefits: Antioxidant activity. This may enhance workout recovery, but could potentially impair endurance … [Read more...]
The History of Racetams (and Other Devices of Soviet Mind Control)
“Man is not going to wait passively for millions of years before evolution offers him a better brain.” – Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea The problem with Charles Darwin's concept of survival of the fittest: It takes too long. And when it came to deciding the victor of the Cold War, Soviet Russia wasn't going to wait on natural selection. Rather than relying on the organic … [Read more...]
