Tuesday, February 26, 2013

CHONDROITIN

Chondroitin can help ease arthritis symptoms and may also protect joints from destructive enzymes.

It may take three months of continuous use before effects are noticeable.

Take 800-l,500mg of chondroitin sulfate or chondroitin hydrochloride daily in divided doses.

Chocamine

This extract from cocoa provides all the benefits of chocolate without the sugar or fat. The active compounds in chocamine help suppress appetite and enhance metabolism. The components include caffeine, tyramine, theobromine, and phenylethylamine.

Try chocamine to boost energy, improve mood, concentration, and alertness.

Take 1-2g up to three times per day.

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll has been touted for years to help to boost endurance by aiding the oxygen delivery to muscles and as an internal deodarant. It may also protect against certain cancers.

Chlorophyll is a group of green pigments that absorbs light for plant photosynthesis. It provides humans with antioxidant and antiinflammatory benefits. Daily use can decrease DNA damage by more than 50% helping with muscle recovery.

Try l00mg two or three times per day.

Casein Protein


This is the fraction of milk protein that makes up 80% of the protein. Casein provides a steady stream of amino acids over a longer period of time. As compared to whey protein, the soluble protein fraction in milk, casein takes 3 times longer to digest.  This makes it an excellent bedtime protein or a good addition to your post-workout shake.

Take 20-40g between meals and/or before bedtime. Also consider  adding 10-20g to the 20g of whey in your post-workout shake.


Chitosan

This charged protein derived from chitin attracts, binds, and removes fat from the digestive system before it can be absorbed by the body.

Try 2g before high-fat meals.

Monday, February 25, 2013

CARNOSINE


Carnosine is formed by beta-alanine when it combines with histidine within muscle tissue.  When take as Carnosine rather than beta-alanine the body breaks down carnosine in the digestive tract to beta-alanine and histidine. It then has to get reassembled in muscle cells. Beta-Alanine is more cost effective to use over carnosine.

Some users do not like the tingle that beta-alanine causes however.

Take 1.6g with your pre- and post-workout shakes. Or smaller amounts throughout the day totalling 3.2g to avoid the tingle. 


CAPSAICIN


The chemical in chili peppers that makes them spicy, capsaicin enhances fat loss by first raising levels of the neurohormone norepinephrine, which increases metabolic rate. It has been found to elevate fat burning when taken an hour before aerobic exercise and can also decrease hunger. Look for capsaicin supplements that list Scoville thermal units, or heat units, with a dosage that supplies 40,000-80,000 units. You can also take 1/4 tsp of ground red pepper or cayenne pepper that lists the heat units.

Take 1 capsule containing 40,000-80,000 units 30 minutes before meals and one hour before cardio.


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Calcium

Essential for growth of the musculoskeletal system, calcium also regulates and is critical for the contraction and relaxation of muscle tissue. In addition, it can help burn body fat by promoting thermogenesis and reducing dietary fat absorption.

DOSAGE: 500-600mg two or three times per day


Caffeine for strength and power: 200-400mg one hour before workouts

A stimulant and effective fat burner due to its ability to increase the release of fat from fat cells, caffeine has been shown to boost strength and power output when taken one hour before workouts. 

For fat loss and weight management: 100-200mg between meals; mental acuity and focus: 50-200mg every couple of hours; strength and power: 200-400mg one hour before workouts