Sport Pharmacology

In this continuing series of muscles for pennies, I present two amino acid supplements everyone should be considering: GABA and BCAAs.

Phosphatidic Acid is believed to magnify the anabolic effects of resistance training.

It’s too easy to forget one’s roots. But taking an occasional look backward and appreciating where we came from often leads to new-found appreciation and understanding...

At no point during his illustrious 19-year career was Floyd Mayweather the subject of as many headlines as he was this past year.

Hepatic parenchyma is the part of the liver that filters toxins from the blood. It is a biochemical laboratory, essentially, where several different processes are taking place

While exercising, blood flow to the muscles is elevated at least 400%, producing the ability to raise biologically active GH 480%, the ability to positively modulate insulin/antagonize cortisol and the ability to increase protein synthesis no less than 600% (1)(2).

I’ve had a lot of success with consolidated workouts over the years, so wanted to speak to them here.

Diuretics are specific medications (either injectable or oral tablets), medically prescribed and administrated for systemic hypertension, pulmonary hypertension-edema and left heart failure.

That’s a fundamental, biological law that can’t be circumvented.

The combination of physical exercise in the form of resistance training-bodybuilding, along with chemical enhancement with Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED’s)

Before the onset of the steroid or performance-enhancing drug cycle, the candidate should undergo specific blood tests.

The hormonal status of a steroid user is very important. Not only in the aspect of anabolism but other significant parameters as well.

Currently, on the supplement market and some research chemical sites, there is a substance that is not well understood.

In 2013, a new stimulant was found in two high profile sports supplements; DETONATE from Gaspari Nutrition, and CRAZE by Driven Sports.

Apart from the classic anti-doping methods that include urine and blood test of PEDs and their metabolites, there are specific laboratory evaluations (blood tests) that could reveal possible use of chemical enhancement.

Developing muscle is based on the inflammation of the muscle fiber, due to resistance training.

As we age, we all eventually face an associated decline in muscle mass and strength. This medical term for this natural progression is sarcopenia.

In December of 2017, I introduced my Blueprint Bulletin subscribers to Kratom – KRATOM: HERBAL GODSEND OR DEVIL’S DELIGHT?

As the author of a monthly newsletter, I’m forever “tinkering” with products purported to build muscle, burn fat, boost testosterone and be the second coming of steroids (or at least creatine).

This particular cycle is for hardcore competitive individuals, not ordinary athletes. It is important to understand the way substances are changing, as the cycle proceeds.

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Performance Enhancing Drugs in general, including CNS stimulants, diuretics, growth hormones, and anti-estrogens, have several different pharmacokinetics in various systems

L-Leucine has been getting a lot of press recently, as it’s been linked to greater levels of protein synthesis and mTOR activation.

Many athletes and bodybuilders are hesitant to try injectable steroids for fear of discomfort and infection.