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time supplements, it is my recommendation that you take only 1/2 the
prescribed dosage for the first week. This allows to see if you
will have any adverse reaction to the supplement. This is only a
recommendation and is in no way to be interpreted as anything else.
*This does not apply to supplements marked with an asterisk.
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| SAY YES TO NO
What are NO supplements? NO supplements are Nitric Oxide producers, hemodilators, volumizers and have been called "the next creatine. What does all of this mean? In simple terms, they give you what has been termed "the all day pump" by increasing blood flow to the skeletal muscles. Considering that Nitric Oxide is actually a gas, it is produced by breaking down the amino acid L-arginine which is the main ingredient in NO supplements. Usual dosage? NO supplements are usually taken twice a day, once in the morning on an empty stomach and approximately 1/2 hour before lunch. Contraindications? Pregnant or nursing. At risk of high blood pressure, liver, thyroid, psychiatric disease or diabetes. If in doubt always consult your physician.
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| CREATINE*
What is Creatine? Creatine, also purchased as Creatine Monohydrate, is a white powder compound made up of three amino acids. They are Arginine, Glycine and Methionine. Creatine is naturally occurring in the body and is stored mainly in the muscles. A person weighing 160 lbs. would have about 120 grams of creatine stored in their body. What does Creatine do? There are 4 believed actions of Creatine in the body. 1) It provides additional energy to the muscles. It does this by turning ADP (adenosine di-phosphate) a by product of used ATP (adenosine tri-phosphate) back into usable ATP. What does that mean? ATP is an quick energy source for the muscles. When it used it is broken down into to compounds, ADP and inorganic phosphate. The creatine bonds with the inorganic phosphate forming creatine phosphate. It can then bond with the ADP to form ATP. Simple right? 2) Creatine has been shown to pull fluid into the muscles increasing muscle size. 3) New research shows that creatine with a hydrogen ion in the muscle to buffer lactic acid. The lactic acid is what causes the burning sensation during exercise and 4) Creatine enhances protein synthesis. Usual dosage? A loading phase of 15-25 grams per day in 3-5 doses for 7 days is recommended. Maintenance doses after that of 5-10 grams per day should be taken. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water when taking Creatine to avoid dehydration. Contraindications? Creatine is contraindicated in those with renal failure and renal disorders such as nephritic syndrome. Creatine supplements should be avoided by children, adolescents, pregnant women, nursing mothers and anyone at risk for renal disorders such as diabetics. Those at risk and taking creatine should have serum creatine levels monitored. |
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| JIM'S
POST WORKOUT SHAKE
2 Scoops of Breyer's 2% low fat vanilla ice cream Blend and drink with 1 gram of glutamine |
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