What Are Carbohydrates

The dictionary (www.freedictionary.com/carbohydrate) defines carbohydrates as, “any of a group of organic compounds that include sugars, starches, cellulose, and gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of animals. These compounds are produced by...

Optimal Nutrients for Health and Fitness

How surprising it can be to some of us to learn that the normal portions for the foods we eat are usually twice the size and amount we should be consuming. This is not entirely our own fault. We are surrounded by a constant barrage of eat, drink, and be merry messages...

The Damaging Effect of Steroids on Women

Steroids are basically performance aids that people take to improve their athletic performance, certain athletes, sports personnel and bodybuilders take steroids, even though it is a banned substance, and while the side effects for both men and women can be...

The Benefits of Nitric Oxide as a Nutritional Supplement

It was in 1988 that three researchers were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for their discovery of the gas, Nitric Oxide. This gas is very beneficial in controlling the circulation of blood and in the regulating of the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver and other vital...

The Pros and Cons of Pro-Hormones

Pro-hormones are easily found in every pharmacy, whole foods and supplement store. They used as a performance enhancing drug that people take as a professional aid. Pro-hormones are a naturally occurring chemical compound that is quite similar to actual hormones. The...