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Androsterone Lowers Cholesterol and Mimics Thyroid Hormone

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Matt Porter

Research shows that the sex hormone Androsterone has the capabilities to lower bad cholesterol (LDL), and increase oxygen consumption similar to active thyroid hormone (T3). These findings indicate that Androsterone may have the ability to keep your heart healthy while … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Androgen Levels, Bad Cholesterol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cholesterol Ldl, Cytomel, Hormone Research, Hormone Treatment, Hypothyroidism, Increasing Metabolic Rate, Low Thyroid, Lowering Cholesterol, Normal Cholesterol, Oxygen Consumption, Relative Increase, Serum Cholesterol Concentrations, Serum Cholesterol Level, Serum Cholesterol Levels, Sex Hormone, Steroid Hormone, Steroid Hormones, Thyroid Function, Thyroid Hormone | 37 Comments

Carbs Plus Stress Increases Estrogen

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Matt Porter

If you are a person who wants to attain a leaner, more define physique, than you need to take action to lower cortisol levels and lower your carbohydrate consumption. … … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Androstenedione, Both Genders, Carbs, Cortisol Levels, Differentiation, Hellip, Human Adipose Tissue, Insulin Regulation, Lipogenesis, Lipolysis, Low Carbs, Male Candidate, Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp, Postmenopausal Women, Pre Amp, Premenopausal Women, Research Candidates, Rsquo, Sex Steroids, Stress Increases, Study Researchers, Subcutaneous Tissues, Test Subjects, University Of Birmingham, Visceral Adipose Tissue | 43 Comments

Post-Exercise Protein Consumption is Mandatory

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Matt Porter

In order to gain muscle, you MUST undergo intense resistance training. In order to gain muscle, you MUST consume protein to re-build muscle tissue. These two variables work synergistically with each other and to maximize your chances of gaining lean … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Body Mass Index Bmi, Convincing Results, Cross Sectional Area, Debatable Subject, Exercise Group, Food Records, G Protein, Insulin Response, Isokinetic Strength, Lean Muscle Tissue, Liquid Protein, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri, Muscle Biopsies, Muscle Hypertrophy, Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp, Protein Consumption, Protein Supplementation, Resistance Training Program, Resonance Imaging Mri | 27 Comments

High LDL Cholesterol Builds Big Muscles

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Matt Porter

The word “cholesterol” is often interpreted as a major health concern regarding cardiovascular health. When most people think of cholesterol they think of “Good Cholesterol” & “Bad Cholesterol.” The “Good Cholesterol” is associated with High Density Lipo-Proteins (HDL) & … Continue reading →

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Ghrelin Hormone: An Ectomorph’s Solution to Muscular Weight Gain

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Matt Porter

The endogenous growth hormone secretagogue Ghrelin may play a paramount role in your quest for muscle growth. This gastric hormone stimulates hunger in mice and in humans by binding to the ghrelin receptors located in the hypothalamus and the hippocampus. … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Amino Acids, Ectomorph, Endogenous Growth Hormone, Ghrelin, Glucose Disposal, Glucose Oxidation, Growth Hormone Release, Growth Hormone Releaser, Growth Hormone Secretagogue, Hard Gainer, Hexapeptide, Hormone Effects, Hypothalamus, Insulin Production, Insulin Resistance, Internet Forums, Muscle Growth, Muscular Weight Gain, Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp Nbsp, Paramount Role, Pathways, Receptors, Secretagogues, Synthetic Growth Hormone | 29 Comments

Anti-inflammatory Benefits of Androstenetriol (5-androstene-3 beta-7 beta-17 beta-triol, beta AET)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Michael Scally

Androstene-3 beta-7 beta-17 beta-triol (AET) represents a key naturally occurring 7-hydroxy dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) metabolite. Produced from the adrenal gland, DHEA and its sulfate are the major circulating adrenal steroids in humans. Serum levels peak in young adults, but then … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Adequate Amounts, Adrenal Gland, Aet, Androstenetriol, Animal Models, Body Composition, Corticoid, Cortisol, Cytochrome P450 System, Derivatization, Dhea Supplementation, Elderly Subjects, Female Sex Hormones, Glucocorticoid, Human Physiology, Hydroxy, Inconclusive Results, Metabolite, Metabolites, Molecular Structure, Multiple Products, Plethora, Qualitative Changes, Rodents, Serum Levels Peak, Stress hormone, Triol | 1 Comment

Insulin’s Effect on Blood Pressure

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Ken Hess

February 19th, 2010 – In a previous article, I talked about how high carbohydrate diets can increase triglycerides (blood fats), or high cholesterol. It also appears that high carbohydrate consumption can increase hypertension, or high blood pressure. Check this out. … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Arterial Walls, Blood Fats, Blood Pressure Check, Blood Volume, Creative Paradox, Dr Michael Eades, Electrolyte Balance, High Blood Pressure, High Carbohydrate Diet, High Carbohydrate Diets, High Cholesterol, High Insulin, Hormone Insulin, Katch, Lampman, Protective Mechanism, Protein Power, Retaining Water, Smooth Muscle Cells, Sodium Retention | Leave a comment

Avoid Carbs and Stimulate Amino Acids Uptake

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Ken Hess

February 19th. 2010 – You’ve probably heard that eating a high carbohydrate meal after training is better than a low carb meal. However, this may not be the case. Keeping post-exercise carbohydrate consumption low can prolong the nutrient uptake window … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Amino Acids, Athlete, Body Composition, Carbohydrate Intake, Carbohydrate Meal, Energy Source, Energy Stores, Glycogen Stores, High Carbohydrate, Insulin Sensitivity, Muscle Cells, Muscle Glycogen, Nutrient Uptake, Nutrients, Pasquale, Proteins, Several Times, Sugars | 2 Comments

Pomegranate Juice Increases Male Fertility

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Eric Potratz

Jan 7th, 2010 – Pomegranate juice is rich with vitamin C and polyphenolic compounds such as anthocyanins, punicalagin, ellagic and gallic acid. It is well known that these nutrients are powerful anti-oxidants which suppress and scavenge damaging free radicals – … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Anti Oxidants, Cell Density, Clinical Nutrition, Ellagic, Extreme Cases, Fatty Acid Composition, Free Radical Damage, Free Radicals, Male Fertility, Male Rat, Male Rats, Male Sperm, Motility, Natural Metabolism, Outer Membrane, Polyphenolic Compounds, Potratz, Serum Testosterone Levels, Viability | 23 Comments

Insulin Sensitivity Affects Testosterone Levels in the Body

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Ken Hess

January 7th, 2010 – Research has shown that people with type II diabetes and metabolic syndrome (i.e. insulin resistance) have significantly lower testosterone levels than regular men. (1,2) Insulin resistance is basically a condition where the insulin created by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Carbs, Diabetes Insulin, Fat Cells, Insulin Levels, Insulin Resistance, Insulin Resistance In Men, Insulin Sensitivity, Low Testosterone Levels, Metabolic Syndrome, Testosterone Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes | 27 Comments

Lipoprotein Lipase Important for Fat Burning

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Ken Hess

January 7th, 2010 – Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is an enzyme that breaks apart fat (triglycerides) into their fatty acid components for transport and use inside cells. An increase in lipoprotein lipase activity means an increase in the flow of fatty … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Adipose Tissues, Dietary Carbohydrates, Fat Burning, Fat Cells, Fatty Acids, Glucocorticoid, Insulin, Lipase Activity, Muscle Cells, Obese Women, Regulatory Effect, Subcutaneous, Testosterone, Testosterone Levels, Triglycerides, Women And Men | 4 Comments

Triglycerides: High Glycerol Phosphate Makes You Store Fat

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Ken Hess

December 8th, 2009 - We’ve all heard that carbs make you fat. When we eat carbohydrates our bodies release insulin, a storage hormone that takes the sugars entering the blood stream and stuffs them into our cells. What you may not have … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Backbone, Blood Stream, Byproduct, Calories, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Fat Cells, Free Fatty Acids, Gary Taubes, Glucose, Glycerol Molecule, Glycerol Phosphate, Insulin, Storage, Sugars, Triglycerides | 24 Comments

Sugar Addiction is Real

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Ken Hess

November 25th, 2009 -There is more to your sweet tooth than simply enjoying the taste of sugary foods. You can become high on sugar, and eventually addicted. Recreational drugs and simple carbohydrates like those found in sugary comfort foods are … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Avoidance, Bingeing, Cravings, Current Opinion, Dopamine Neurotransmission, Mesolimbic Dopamine System, Neurons In The Brain, Nucleus Accumbens, Pint, Pleasure Center, Recreational Drugs, Reward Mechanisms, Satiety, Sugar Addiction, Sugary Foods, Sweet Tooth, Vicious Cycle | Leave a comment

Carbohydrates Can Cause Stiff Joints and Wrinkled Skin

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Ken Hess

November 25th, 2009 – Yes, you read that right. Excessive carbohydrate consumption can speed up the aging process by producing nasty molecules called advanced glycation end-products. Advanced glycation end products (AGE) form in the body when glucose (carbs) attaches itself … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Affliction, Aging Process, Atherosclerosis, Bodily Tissue, Carbohydrate Meal, Carbs, Cartilage, Cataracts, High Carbohydrate, High Glucose, Human Endothelial Cells, Inflammatory State, Stiff Joints, Tendons, Wrinkled Skin | Leave a comment

Carbohydrates Negatively Effect Growth Hormone

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Ken Hess

We’ve all heard that growth hormone (GH) does a ton of great stuff for our bodies including burning body fat, increasing protein synthesis, increasing nitrogen retention, and decreasing protein catabolism. (1) This means more muscle, less fat, and a happier, … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Alfred A Knopf, Amino Acids And Proteins, Blood Glucose, Carbohydrate Intake, Carbohydrate Levels, Crc Press, Di Pasquale, Gary Taubes, Gh Levels, Growth Hormone, Insulin Levels, J Physiol, Malhotra, Nitrogen Retention, Nutrition References, Plasma Insulin, Protein Catabolism, Protein Synthesis, Strenuous Exercise, Workout Nutrition | Leave a comment

Lectins in Peanuts Clog Arteries

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Ken Hess

November 25th, 2009 -A peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread looks pretty wholesome and harmless, doesnít it? Well, looks can be deceiving. This delicious meal is packed with a deadly lectin that clogs your arteries. The trouble … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Almond Butter, Binding Proteins, Cellular Proliferation, Colon Cancer, Colon Cancer Cells, Colon Cancer Risk, Delicious Meal, Endocrine Disorders, Fatty Acids, Intestinal Walls, Lectin, Lectins, Peanut Agglutinin, Peanut Allergies, Peanut Butter And Jelly, Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich, Peanut Oil, Smooth Muscle Cells, Whole Grain Bread | 24 Comments

Carbohydrates Drive Up Cholesterol

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Ken Hess

October 16th, 2009 – Despite what your doctor and favorite fitness magazine tell you, dietary cholesterol is not the enemy. In fact, our own cells manufacture roughly 80% of the cholesterol in our body (1). Increase your dietary intake, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Blood Stream, Blood Sugar Levels, Cells, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Metabolism, Clinical Nutrition, Creative Paradox, Dietary Cholesterol, Dietary Intake, Dr Michael Eades, Eggs, Fitness Magazine, Glucose Metabolism, Home Message, Insulin, Ldl Particles, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrients In The Body, Protein Power, Toast | 27 Comments

Sunlight Increases Testosterone Production

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Eric Potratz

October 14th, 2009 – Interested in boosting your testosterone levels? Try Sunlight. Research shows that testosterone levels are highest in men during the summer months of June though July. (1) In a study involving men between the ages of 19-30, … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Clin Endocrinol Metab, Home Message, Hormone Lh, Increase Testosterone, J Clin Endocrinol Metab, Light Exposure, Main Source, Potratz, Serum, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Source Of Vitamin D, Sunlight Exposure, Testes, Testosterone, Testosterone Levels, Young Men | 25 Comments

7,8-Benzoflavone Carcinogenic?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Eric Potratz

October 14th, 2009 – A search on Google for 7,8-benzoflavone yields a link to a blogger who appears to have the opinion that 7,8-benzoflavone is a dangerous carcinogenic substance. They based this opinion on several studies which combined high levels … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Anthracene, Cancer Causing Substances, Cancer Effect, Cancer Research, Carcinogenic Chemicals, Carcinogenic Substance, Chrysin, Enzyme Inhibitor, Flavonoids, Google, Hepatic Cytochrome, Hydroxylase, Hydroxylation, Potent Carcinogen, Potratz, Reducing Cancer Risk, Special Test, Tumor Formation | 10 Comments

Hawthorn Berry in Treating High Blood Pressure

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Dylan Udy

October 14th, 2009 – Hawthorn berry (Crateagus oxycanthus) is used as an herbal supplement to help improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, and has shown a unique function in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive subjects. A collaboration of several … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Chronic Heart Failure, Conventional Treatments, Drop In Blood Pressure, Exercise Ability, Free Radicals, Hawthorn Berry, Heart Failure, Herbal Drug, Herbal Remedy, High Blood Pressure, Lowering Blood Pressure, Mild Hypertension, Oxygen Consumption, Placebo Group, Smooth Muscle Cells, Systolic And Diastolic Blood Pressure, Systolic Blood Pressure, Vascular Smooth Muscle, Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells, Vasodilation | 27 Comments

Resveratrol better than Viagra?

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Eric Potratz

October 14th, 2009 – Drugs like Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) and Cialis (Tadalafil) are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) by increasing blood flow to the erectile tissue in the penis known as the corpus cavernosum. These drugs increase blood flow … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Better Than Viagra, Cellular Mechanisms, Cialis Tadalafil, Corpus Cavernosum, Dilation, Dtsch Med Wochenschr, Erectile Tissue, Nasal Congestion, Potratz, Prescription Drugs, Red Wine, Sexual Performance, Sildenafil Viagra, Smooth Muscle Tissue, Tadalafil, Testosterone Levels, Unwanted Side Effects | Leave a comment

Resveratrol for prevention in human prostate cancer

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Eric Potratz

October 14th, 2009 – With over a decade of test tube and animal research behind resveratrolís anti-cancer benefits, it finally appears that researchers are ready to take the fast track to human clinical trials in cancer prevention and therapy. (1) … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Science | Tagged Androgen Receptor, Androgens, Animal Research, Anti Oxidant, Biomass, Cancer Cell Growth, Cox 2, Free Radicals, Grape Skin, Human Prostate Cancer, Mammary Tissue, Potratz, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Cells, Prostate Cancer Prevention, Resveratrol, Skin 2, Stages Of Cancer, Test Tube, Tumor Growth | 1 Comment

Turmeric Curcuminoids Aiding in Arthritis Pain

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Dylan Udy

October 14th, 2009 – Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant and member of the ginger family, and among its most important functions is its anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of arthritis. The main component of turmeric that contributes to these … Continue reading →