While it may seem intimidating at first, counting macros is a common practice among dieters, bodybuilders and health-conscious consumers alike. Not only can it increase weight loss and enhance muscle growth, but…
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Sarcopenia: 10 Keys to Keep Your Muscle Mass Up as You Age
Most adults achieve their peak muscle mass sometime during their late 30s to early 40s. After that point, a gradual loss of muscle mass begins and can continue on a steady, downhill…
Bovine Collagen Benefits for Skin, Sleep & Muscle Repair
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, and that’s because it’s vital to many aspects of our health. Unfortunately, there are many things that can decrease our collagen levels, which…
High-Protein Diet Benefits for Muscle Building & Fat Loss
It’s not a style of eating that most of us talk about anymore: the high-protein diet. Instead, the focus is usually on fats (such as with the keto diet), a particular region…
Whey Protein Benefits for Building Muscle, Burning Fat & More
Whey protein benefits are extensive, including helping to burn fat, build lean muscle, boost your immune system and prevent disease. Whey is so effective because it provides a more absorbable source of…
Isoleucine Benefits Glucose Levels, Muscle Strength & More
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Casein Protein Benefits for Muscle Growth & Recovery
The most popular diary protein powder in the world is whey protein, loved by athletes and those both looking to lose or gain weight. Whey protein has been the go-to muscle enhancer for…
Benefits of BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids), Including Muscle Recovery
Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) have received a lot of hype lately as a superstar sports supplement that can bump up muscle building and promote quicker recovery between workouts. However, the potential…
Glutamine: the Amino Acid for Gut Health & Muscle Growth
Have you heard about the incredible health benefits of L-glutamine? First used in powder form by people in the fitness industry (including bodybuilders) who were looking to preserve muscle tissue, L-glutamine (also simply called glutamine) is…
The 8 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers
Have you ever taken a prescription muscle relaxer or thought about taking one? The name alone probably makes you think that muscle relaxers are helpful and harmless, but think twice — synthetic muscle relaxers (unlike…