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    Thyroid Basics: What you should know about this gland

    By Glenn Koslowski The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of our necks, plays a crucial role in regulating our body’s metabolism, energy levels, and overall performance. For bodybuilders, maintaining optimal thyroid health and manipulating thyroid function is...
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    The truth about chiropractic

    Brian Gallagher Chiropractic care has been a subject of debate for many years, with advocates praising its benefits and skeptics questioning its efficacy. As a natural, non-invasive approach to healthcare, chiropractic care focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the...
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    Sleep position: how important is it for recovery and muscle growth?

    By Glenn Koslowski When it comes to bodybuilding, we often tend to focus on training routines, nutrition plans, supplements, and hormones. However, probably the most important aspect of muscle recovery and growth that gets overlooked is sleep. More specifically, not just how much sleep you get...
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    Neuroplasticity and strength training: what’s the connection?

    By Glenn Koslowski Strength training is a major part of bodybuilding and athletic performance, traditionally valued for its ability to build muscle, increase strength, and improve overall fitness. However, beyond these physical benefits, there’s yet another fascinating aspect of strength...
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    Why every bodybuilder must own a blood pressure monitor

    By William Davis We all know what a blood pressure monitor is. Those cuffs that wrap around the arm and inflate and deflate to tell us what our blood pressure is. In my opinion, every enhanced bodybuilder should have one on hand and use it regularly on-cycle to keep track of blood pressure...
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    Silent gain killers: endocrine disruptors in your life

    By Glenn Koslowski Bodybuilding, muscle growth or just being fit all require a careful balance of diet, exercise, rest, and adequate hormone levels. While most people focus on training and nutrition, there’s an often-overlooked factor that could be messing with your efforts: environmental...
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    The bodybuilder’s guide to perfect sleep (Part 2)

    By William Davis In part 1 of this series, we went over the different causes of bad sleep in bodybuilders and the main ways to deal with them in order to improve recovery and quality of life. Unfortunately, not everybody will respond well to the solutions covered in part 1. Some people require...
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    The bodybuilder’s guide to perfect sleep (Part 1)

    By William Davis Difficulty falling asleep, insomnia and sleep apnea are becoming incredibly common among the general population, but especially among enhanced bodybuilders. It’s high time we address these issues and provide proper solutions. In this article, we will be taking a look at the...
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    Metformin and Rapamycin for performance and longevity

    By Glenn Koslowski Bodybuilding and longevity traditionally don’t go too well together, as we all know chasing size and strength often comes at some cost of long-term health. But what if certain compounds could extend lifespan while also enhancing muscle retention and performance? Let’s talk...
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    Viagra Effects on Lifters

    By Brian Gallagher One of the most common and known effect of sildenafil is the increase of blood flow to all muscles, which in turn results in a better “pump” for exercise. PDE-5 inhibitors lower estrogen levels. If you have a BMI of less than 27, a dose of Cialis between 10-20 mg taken 10...
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    TUDCA 101

    By Brian Gallagher Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) is a bile acid that is naturally found in the human body. It is primarily produced in the liver and acts as a regulator of bile acid production, preventing the buildup of toxic bile acids in the liver. Supplementing with TUDCA has been shown...
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    Berberine: potential risks and limitations

    By Brian Gallagher Berberine is a natural compound that can be extracted from several plants, such as barberry, turmeric, goldenseal, and Oregon grape. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments, such as infections...
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    Cerebrolysin 101: the ultimate nootropic?

    By William Davis Cerebrolysin is a neuropeptide-based medication that has been used in the treatment of various neurological and psychiatric disorders. It is derived from pig brain proteins and has a similar structure to human brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that plays a...
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    Phenibut 101 – The perfect alcohol alternative?

    By William Davis Phenibut (also known Anvifen) is, for all intents and purposes, the exact opposite of a stimulant. The latter stimulate the central nervous system, whereas Phenibut “suppresses” it and has relaxing, anxiolytic properties. However, Phenibut also has some “stimulating” properties...
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    Creatine and depression: Unleashing Creatine’s mood-boosting powers

    By Brian Gallagher Creatine is a popular supplement that many people use to enhance their physical performance and muscle growth. But did you know that creatine can also have a positive impact on your mental health? In this essay, I will explain how creatine can help fight depression, based on...
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    Metformin: a bodybuilding tool?

    By William Davis Metformin is a popular medication that is commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and polycistic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It is derived from galegine, a compound found in a plant known as Galega Officinalis. What does Metformin do? This drug works by inhibiting glucose...
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    The starter nootropic stack

    By William Davis In today’s post, I will be covering a simple, highly effective, “unnatural” nootropic stack that can allow just about anyone to focus more, memorize more information and get rid of brain fog, all while protecting the brain from neurodegenerative threats. This is a stack that...
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    Kratom 101 – everything you need to know about it

    By William Davis Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa) is a tree found in South-East Asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Its leaves have been used for medicinal purposes in that region for hundreds of years, and they have become a popular drug in the West over the last decade or so...
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    Dapoxetine for premature ejaculation

    By William Davis Dapoxetine is a very, very interesting medication. On paper, it is an SSRI (antidepressant). In practice, it is an incredibly useful sexual enhancer that helps men delay ejaculation so as to not disappoint their partner. The reason why it isn’t also used as an antidepressant...
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    Nature’s love potion: A hilarious guide to natural sexual health and prostate support

    By Brian Gallagher Hello, fellow pleasure seekers and guardians of the nether regions! Today, we embark on a journey into the mysterious realms of natural sexual health and prostate support. Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the wild world of botanicals, ancient remedies, and some...
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