Amino acids are crucial to optimal performance and health. When it comes to health, though, some amino acids, like L-carnitine and glycine, stand out from the rest. As it’s found only in small amounts in certain foods like beef, fish and chicken, many of us aren’t getting enough L-carnitine in our diets. Fortunately, it’s also available in capsule, liquid or…
Quality of a finished product should be the #1 concern of all manufacturers – and of all consumers. This is especially true in using peptides as therapeutic agents. Lower quality peptides can contain “fillers” like mannitol or contain impurities, which limit their effectiveness as therapeutic agents, reduce the effectiveness of our treatments as clinicians, AND place the patient at risk…
Lack of energy is a common problem people face at all stages of life, but it can be especially frustrating after middle-age. Although a decrease in energy levels can naturally occur with age, sometimes a few check-ins on habits and nutrition are the best way to combat low energy. Here are three common problems and solutions to feeling sluggish. Eating…
Cherries are a favorite summer treat and the nutrients in them provide numerous health benefits: cherry intake is associated with the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. The benefits of cherries come from their high levels of antioxidants that fight free radical damage and protect our cells. Benefits of Cherries 1. Promote Weight Loss In…
Many of my patients are very busy and have trouble getting to the gym 5-6 days a week. I have many of them simply walking for 30 minutes a day in the morning and then adding just 3 days a week to the gym (or home if they have equipment there). I like most of them to do at least…
1. Omelet and veggies Eggs of course contain plenty of protein, but also healthy cholesterol, the precursor to testosterone. They are also loaded with beneficial nutrients such as choline, vitamins D, E and K, selenium, riboflavin, calcium zinc and leucine. Spinach or any other green vegetable (or even a bag of mixed frozen veggies) is a great and easy addition. The greens balance out the protein…
Forty – that’s where society generally sets the bar for the onset of “maturity.” Athletic ability, recovery and more start to slide a bit after the mid 30’s to 40’s. Things in general just don’t seem to work as well as they used to. You can accept it or fight back. I opt for the latter! Read on to get…
Here’s a cool article I summarized from Jerry Brainum. Many supplements can become particularly useful as you age. A condition called sarcopenia become more prevalent past the age of 50. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle with age and is more prevalent in those who do not exercise on a regular basis. Some estimates state that up to 90% of…
There are many factors to consider when putting together a workout routine, like what exercises you’re going to do, how much weight, the speed of the reps, and the number of sets. However, one of the biggest factors is often the most overlooked – rest periods. How long you rest determines a lot of the effectiveness of your program. Here’s…
Energy Balls! No not the blue glowing rocks you might see in an Avengers movie, but rather a healthy and filling snack option, just in time for cool weather. Energy balls, or fat/protein balls, are a simple snack that are easily made and customized to your palate. Most offer a combination of protein, healthy fats and carbs that will give…
