Pancakes: Pre-Run Fuel, Nutritional Profile, and Alternatives
While traditional pancakes are generally not optimal pre-run fuel due to high refined carbs, fat, and sugar, specific modifications and timing can mak...
By Alex
Category: Sports Nutrition
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Caffeine & Creatine: Understanding Their Combined Effects and Safety
Extensive modern scientific evidence confirms that caffeine does not negate the performance-enhancing benefits of creatine, as they operate through di...
By Jordan
Creatine: Understanding Strength and Performance After Cessation
Stopping creatine does not cause a loss of muscle mass or fundamental strength gained from training, but it may reduce acute power output and training...
By Hart
MMA Fighters: Milk Consumption, Benefits, and Dietary Considerations
While not universal, some MMA fighters incorporate milk for its nutritional benefits like recovery and bone health, while others avoid it due to intol...
By Alex
Creatine: Debunking Height Myths and Understanding Its Benefits
No, creatine supplementation does not increase height as height is primarily determined by genetics and growth plate fusion, processes creatine does n...
By Alex
Creatine Monohydrate: How It Works, Benefits, and Safety
Creatine monohydrate enhances athletic performance by increasing phosphocreatine in muscle cells, which rapidly regenerates ATP for immediate energy d...
By Hart
Leg Day Recovery: Essential Nutrition, Supplements, and Holistic Strategies
After leg day, optimize recovery by consuming high-quality protein and fast-acting carbohydrates, complemented by supplements like creatine, omega-3s,...
By Hart
Creatine: Understanding Its Effects on Water Retention and Facial Appearance
Creatine does not directly increase face mass; it causes temporary, intracellular water retention primarily within muscle cells, an effect distinct fr...
By Jordan
Protein Loading: Understanding the Concept, Rationale, and Practical Considerations
While not a formally recognized term, "protein loading" generally refers to a strategy of significantly increasing protein intake over a sho...
By Jordan
