Category Archive for "Supplements To Avoid"

Eh man… You wanna build some muscle? … you DO? That’s good man. That’s REAL good man. But the question is, will the Hodgetwins’ new “PreGains” and “CreaGains” supplements help you build that muscle any faster? With over a million…

Glutamine has been considered as a “bodybuilding staple” for many years and is often mentioned in the same breath as other proven supplements such as whey protein, creatine and fish oils. Although I don’t expect to convince those who have…

If you’re reading this review right now, then chances are that I don’t have to tell you who Mike Chang is. You’ve seen his ads plastered in every corner of the web, many of which promote his “Magic Red Drink”…

Vanadyl sulphate is derived from the trace mineral vanadium and can be found in natural foods such as soybeans, mushrooms and various types of seafood. It was only recently identified as being essential to humans. The body only requires very…

5-methyl-7-methoxy-isoflavone, otherwise known as methoxyisoflavone and “methoxy”, belongs to the flavone family, a group of compounds derived from plants. Isoflavones can be found in soy beans and other soy-containing foods. The list of claimed effects on this one is lengthy……

What is chromium picolinate? Chromium is a biologically active trace mineral found in the human body, while picolinic acid is a substance that increases the absorption rate of chromium in the body. Chromium picolinate is claimed to be a more…

What Is Waxy Maize Starch? Waxy maize is a source of carbohydrates that is derived primarily from corn, rice and barley and is rich in a substance called amylopectin. Amylopectin is a highly branched glucose polymer and is essentially the…

Over the past 10 years or so, l-arginine has been one of the most popular muscle building supplement ingredients out there. It is the primary compound found in most pre-workout “nitric oxide boosters”, with the main forms being l-arginine AKG,…

If you’re looking to build muscle, burn fat and gain strength, protein is the single most important nutrient in your dietary arsenal. Protein is responsible for building and repairing damaged muscle tissue and is the only nutrient that can directly…

Written By Sean Nalewanyj – 07/04/2012 Beta ecdysterone (also known as ecdisten, ecdysone, isoinokosterone, and 20-hydroxyecdysone) is what is known as a “plant sterol.” This is a compound found in plants that is structurally similar to anabolic human steroids such…