antioxidant

Two popular heart and longevity supplements as of late are quercetin and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), the former being an abundant dietary flavonoid and the latter an endogenous antioxidant. Consumers often mistake quercetin and coenzyme Q10 as being the same (likely due to their putative synergy as...

It's perhaps the biggest challenge facing the non-drugged-up bodybuilder: gaining muscle without gaining a lot of fat in the process. No, wait, I take that back. The biggest challenge is probably losing body fat while retaining all that iron-earned muscle. Hmm, actually, both of those tasks...

by Cassie Shortsleeve You probably hear the word ‘antioxidant’ thrown about quite a bit. They’re found in a bunch of your favorite fruits and veggies, and even in some beauty products like face creams. But what do they do, exactly, and should you load up on them? Antioxidants have an important...

What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain that is used by the body to help regulate its internal body clock and induce sleep. Melatonin is readily available over-the-counter to support normal circadian rhythms/sleep-wake cycles, typically through oral...

One of the hottest ingredients as of late in the supplement industry for increasing performance is that of quercetin, it’s being promoted to provide a more ‘natural’ form of energy and to promote recovery. The truth is that quercetin is an effective supplement for intense training regimens, but...

Matt Weik takes a look at the purpose and benefits of antioxidant supplementation, and takes a look at common foods that are antioxidant rich. Antioxidants help protect the body from free radical damage. Free radicals can be visualized by cutting an apple open and sitting it on the table...

One of the hottest ingredients as of late in the supplement industry for increasing performance is that of quercetin, it’s being promoted to provide a more ‘natural’ form of energy and to promote recovery. The truth is that quercetin is an effective supplement for intense training regimens, but...

Antioxidant Overload By Adam M. Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS Popping vitamins to ease post-training soreness might be stifling your gains. Since strength training must be accompanied with proper diet to effectively reach physique goals, strength and endurance athletes are continually searching for...

Thought this may be of interest to us L-Car users Tuesday, March 3, 2015. The March 2015 issue of the journal Nutrition reported the outcome of a randomized trial of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients which found that supplementation with L-carnitine was associated with a reduction in...