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Fatty Acids for Muscle, Strength, and Endurance A legal performance enhancer that's actually healthy? Yes. You may even be using it already, but probably not enough. Here's the science. The term "ergogenic aid" has gotten a bad rap. What's the first thing you think of when you hear it? Banned...

If there is a knock on the lifestyle of the physique community, it’s that they often put more of an emphasis on aesthetics than health and longevity. That’s just one more reason to start supplementing with fish oil. Numerous studies have shown that it improves cardiovascular health in several...

Fats are organic molecules made up of carbon and hydrogen elements joined together in long chains called hydrocarbons. These molecules can be constructed in different ways, which creates different types of fat and their unique properties. The molecular configuration also determines whether fats...

"If it doesn't swim, run, or fly, or isn't green and grow in the ground, don't eat it." T Nation readers are likely familiar with the above nutrition quote, popularized by coaches like Charles Poliquin, Christian Thibaudeau, and John Berardi, just to name a few. Or maybe you've heard the late...

The benefits of omega-3 supplements are well known. They’re good for preventing heart disease, promoting lifelong brain health, they offer anti-inflammatory benefits, and they can support treatment plans for depression. [1, 2, 4, 4] Fish oil and krill oil are the most widely available sources of...

The expression “food for thought” is quite a literal one if you really think about it. The nutrients in food are used to synthesize countless biomolecules that help your brain and body function properly. As such, nutrition should be a priority for protecting against cognitive decline, memory...

The expression “food for thought” is quite a literal one if you really think about it. The nutrients in food are used to synthesize countless biomolecules that help your brain and body function properly. As such, nutrition should be a priority for protecting against cognitive decline, memory...

BIOHACKING MADE SIMPLE As a biohacker, I use drugs, supplements, and functional foods to augment longevity, sesthetics, and athletic performance. As you might expect, my medicine cabinet and pantries are full of stuff that would dizzy a sorcerer or alchemist. But I know that most people aren't...

WHAT EXACTLY IS A PROCESSED FOOD? Nutrition writer Michael Pollan has famously written, "Don't eat anything your great-great-great grandmother wouldn't recognize as food." That's a pretty good way to think about processed foods. Clearly, your great-great-great mee-maw would take one whiff of...

There are countless articles on the Internet about "The Best Diet For Abs." But, there is very little out there about the best diet for the most important part of your entire being... Your brain! Lucky for us, living a healthy life is not only good for abs, but also very good for your brain...

by Christina Heiser Fat often gets a bad rap. If you’ve dieted at some point in your life, chances are you’ve tried going low-fat—after all, low-fat was all the rage for a while there. Nowadays, however, we’ve updated our understanding of fats. We know that certain types of fat are actually good...

by Frances Gatta You may have heard that incorporating more fatty fish into your diet is the ideal way to meet your omega-3 needs. And while these types of fish (think salmon, sardines, and mackerel) are the most common sources of omega-3 fatty acids, they’re not the only option for upping your...

Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids are all important dietary fats. They all have health benefits, but it’s important to get the right balance between them. An imbalance in your diet may contribute to a number of chronic diseases. Here’s a guide to omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids...

What is Leptin? While overweight issues may look bad on the outside, the cascade of deleterious effects they pose internally is the hidden danger most people overlook. What is it that causes these internal disturbances? Research is showing that many of the health risks associated with obesity...

There are many schools of thought on nutrition, especially when it comes to strength and power athletes. Unfortunately there are no human studies on nutrition involving supraphyisiological doses of AAS making most "bodybuilding" and "powerlifting" diet advice anecdotal. If you've never...

Fish oil supplements have been around for decades. As research on the essentiality of the omega-3 fatty acids continues to grow, it’s safe to say the benefits of fish oil supplements are legion, ranging from things like enhancing skin tissue to improving cardiovascular health and even supporting...

Female athletes and active women require adequate nutrition for optimal health and performance. Check out these 9 vitamins and supplements all women should take! By now, you’re probably well aware that your body needs vitamins and minerals to you’re your body strong and healthy. Experts agree...

Does supplementing with fish oil help with fat loss? And if so, just how much fat can you expect to lose by taking fish oil? Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere for the last several years, you’ve probably heard about the health benefits of eating fatty fish or taking fish oil...

Do you pay attention to the amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats you eat each day? What about the ratio in which you eat them? Learn more about Omega fats! Marketers want us to buy their products and supplements. Essential fatty acids, as their name suggests, are essential, making them marketing...

Most of us know that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are good for us, but do you know the difference? Doug Lawrenson explains in detail in this article. Both the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids belong to a group of polyunsaturated fats called 'essential' because they are necessary to life and to...