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What Is Creatine Monohydrate? Creatine is a natural compound made up of the amino acids L-arginine, glycine, and methionine. Creatine monohydrate is creatine with one molecule of water attached to it (“mono” meaning one and “hydrate” meaning a molecule with water attached to it). Our bodies...

The places that you go, the events that you attend and a lot of your daily decisions surround your workout. You try your best to plan your hangouts, make your work schedule fit and of course, make it so you can obtain a good night of sleep before hitting the weights the following day. One thing...

When a Weight Loss Plateau isn’t a Fat Loss Plateau In a perfect world, we would lose weight in a neat, orderly manner. We would stick to our workouts and meal plans like good little boys and girls and would wake up a little lighter and leaner every day. The weeks would breeze by and before we...

Are There Any Health Benefits to Water Fasting? "Water fasting" is a specific variant of intermittent fasting short-term practice that is exactly what it sounds like—fasting for anywhere from 12 hours to several days with water being the only source of "nutrition" during that timespan. Since...

You can't throw the proverbial rock without hitting yet another obnoxious ad of some sort for alkaline water, with claims to cure all that ails ya', from genital warts to fear of flying. It's said to restore pH balance by "reducing acidity levels in the blood" and "reducing water cluster size...

PLUG YOUR STRENGTH LEAKS Are you aware of the "strength leaks" phenomenon? If not, imagine that your body is a tube and water is being poured into it. The water going in is the force your muscles are producing (e.g., feet pushing on the floor in a squat) and the water coming out is the amount of...

HEART HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS: BEYOND CARDIO & CLEAN EATING When it comes to your ticker, everybody knows about the merits of fish oil, regular exercise, stress avoidance, not snacking on lard, and trying not to let electrical appliances fall into your bathwater. But there are several lesser-known...

ARE MY CREATINE GAINS JUST WATER? Most people gain weight so rapidly after starting to take creatine that logic tells you that the weight gain is almost all water. That may be largely true after you first begin taking it, but even then, the increase in weight appears to be proportional to the...

When the coronavirus hit, they were one of the few countries that had plenty of personal protective equipment (PPE) to go around. Sure, a lot of it was old and was probably decorated with characters from the old Howdy Doody TV show and the Flintstones, but it worked just fine. So it makes...

You’re working hard in the gym; sweat is pouring down your face and you chug some water. Great idea! However, simply drinking water won’t hydrate your body properly—in fact, the combination of losing sweat and replacing it solely with water can cause you to become dehydrated and even sickly...

SOGGY-BOTTOM BODYBUILDING The prevailing notion among bodybuilders, athletes, and regular health-conscious people is that the more water they drink, the healthier they'll be. The extra water will presumably give them more energy, clear their head, brighten their skin, and even coax extra growth...

Foods You Thought Were Healthy But Aren’t I’m a little hesitant to recommend that you should avoid certain foods because of chemical contamination. I mean, I get it. It seems that everything causes cancer or liver damage or diabetes. And let’s not forget all the “endocrine disrupters” in the...

by Mary Sauer We all hang on to excess water weight from time to time. And while a little water retention isn’t something to be worried about, it can cause some uncomfortable symptoms, including bloating, weight gain, and swelling in your limbs. Chronic water retention may be a sign that there...

by Maressa Brown When the temperature heats up outside, you’re probably more acutely aware of how thirsty (and sweaty!) you are. But dehydration doesn’t just strike during the summer months. In fact, you might be dehydrated right now—without even knowing it. Humans are made mostly of water. 75...

by The Editors of What's Good Few things are as satisfying as a fun, flavorful cocktail (or two). But the resulting hangover and/or sugar crash? Not so much. So, in the name of health—and deliciousness—we created four mocktails that will not only look awesome and taste sinfully good, but also...

by Isadora Baum With keto ‘before-and-after’ photos and success stories flooding social media, the temptation to hop on the high-fat bandwagon—and reap the benefits—has never been more real. Equally real, though, is the frustration of going keto and not seeing those highly-sought-after results...

by Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1 Electrolyte supplements, which are touted for boosting hydration and supporting recovery, are having a moment right now amongst everyone from hardcore endurance athletes to weekend warriors to super-clean eaters. When you take a look at the nutritional information for...

A full body detox is great for overall health and longevity purposes once or twice per year. I'll get into how to do that later. Right now lets talk about a basic cleanse that is gentle enough to use every day yet strong enough to work. Here is this simple recipe: 1.2 Tablespoons Apple Cider...

Due to the rapidly lowering prices of HGH (which I believe is due to more players entering the market with high quality HGH), I have been doing a LOT of reading on which water to use to reconstitute HGH. Here are my findings, please chime in to correct or confirm my info - I would rather be told...

Athletes grow faster after training when their bodies are properly hydrated with water. Not keeping hydrated but becoming dehydrated has a catabolic effect. This will reduce the production of anabolic hormones while increasing production of catabolic hormones after strength training. Effect of...