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You probably know that vitamin D plays a role in the health of your bones and your immune system, along with reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and MS. You might also know that low levels are associated with lower testosterone levels and that women with less than adequate...

The Facts About Muscle Fatigue What actually causes muscle fatigue? It’s a build up of lactic acid right? Wrong. Readers will be interested to learn, lactic acid is not the cause of muscle fatigue, and, what actually causes muscle fatigue has been something of a mystery, which has only recently...

We hear plenty about carbs, fat and protein. Every popular diet has its own philosophy on the right breakdown. Micronutrients, on the other hand, often get overlooked. Sure, they’re needed in much smaller quantities, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important. In fact, many physiological...

Protein Paranoia: What is There to Fear? Protein Paranoia: What is There to Fear? By Dr. Greg Bradley-Popovich What's all the hubbub, bub? Numerous reviews of scientific research on protein needs of various athletes have concluded that high-protein diets are appropriate and beneficial...

Vitamin D and Vitamn K2 Cured Osteopenia Vitamin D and Vitamn K2 Cured Osteopenia Did you know that taking Vitamin D is dangerous? This is the surprising and counterintuitive conclusion of much of the latest research on Vitamin D, something I cover in my page on The Potential Dangers of...

Buttermilk Nutrition Jun 24, 2015 | By Shira Isenberg Although its name implies that it is high in fat, buttermilk contains no butter and is traditionally low in fat. According to the California Milk Advisory Board, the name “buttermilk” stems from the original method of making buttermilk...

Yesterday I took the first step toward a promising resolve for a nagging knee issue I've had for years now. When I bend my knees, they grind and crackle under the knee cap. Under normal strain they are ok, but with extra stress, they burn and become extremely painful. Squats have been all but...