Zinc vs ZMA: Which to Choose and for Whom
Zinc or ZMA - what to choose for a vegetarian, an athlete, a woman, or someone with poor sleep. A practical choice from the editorial team: scenarios, doses, contraindications, tests.
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Whey Protein After 40
Whey protein after 40: anabolic resistance, sarcopenia, how much protein you need with age, leucine and dosing per serving, kidney safety. An evidence-based editorial review.
Daytime Naps: Benefits for Recovery
Daytime naps for athletes: what duration is optimal, what sleep inertia is, when it is better to nap before training, the 'coffee nap,' and how a daytime nap affects nighttime sleep. A review of research from the editorial team.
How to Choose Quality D-Aspartic Acid: What to Look for on the Label
How to choose quality D-aspartic acid: D- versus L- and DL-forms, free acid or salts, dose recalculation, sodium content, chiral purity, certificates, and label traps.
Tests While Taking Amlodipine
Which tests and examinations are needed while taking amlodipine: home blood pressure control and ABPM, basic laboratory indicators, liver tests, tests with combination drugs and statins.
EAA (Essential Amino Acids) After 40
EAAs after 40: anabolic resistance, the role of leucine, how much protein you need with age, and when essential amino acids are truly useful for preserving muscle.
Sustanon 250 Metabolites: How the Body Breaks Down the Drug
How the body breaks down Sustanon 250: hydrolysis of four esters, conversion of testosterone into DHT and estradiol, the hepatic metabolites androsterone and etiocholanolone, glucuronidation, and the role of the UGT2B17 gene.
Gallstone Disease in Athletes: Causes and the Link to Training Load and Pharmacology
Why athletes develop gallstones: rapid weight loss, crash diets, estrogens, GLP-1 agonists, and other factors. An editorial analysis with references to research.
The History of ZMA: How the Supplement Became Popular
The history of ZMA: how the combination of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6 appeared in the 1990s, what role the 2000 study played, the BALCO scandal, and what subsequent independent checks showed.
Tests When Using Raloxifene
Tests when using raloxifene: densitometry, bone turnover markers, vitamin D, lipids, liver tests, INR on warfarin, thrombosis risk assessment, breast screening, and features of the hormonal panel.
Zinc vs ZMA: Which to Choose and for Whom
Zinc or ZMA - what to choose for a vegetarian, an athlete, a woman, or someone with poor sleep. A practical choice from the editorial team: scenarios, doses, contraindications, tests.
Whey Protein After 40
Whey protein after 40: anabolic resistance, sarcopenia, how much protein you need with age, leucine and dosing per serving, kidney safety. An evidence-based editorial review.