GREGORY CHANDLER - CASEINATE PROTEIN

Caseinate protein powders are made via the addition of calcium, sodium or potassium. Caseinates typically contain greater than 90 percent protein and are the most soluble form of
casein protein.

Caseinate protein is a medium speed form of casein protein. Therefore, one can take caseinate protein during the day.

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Gregory Chandler -- Water for Fat Burning

Drinking just two cups of water between meals may boost the amount of calories one burns by 30 percent. This is the conclusion published in the journal Obesity. Subjects who consumed this amount of water lost 16 pounds in 12 weeks.

Those who do not want to drink water, may consume an 8-ounce glass of grapefruit juice daily. Yet another alternative is eating one-and-a-half grapefruits daily. The grapefruit drinking or eating may help one lose 4 to 10 pounds in 12 weeks according to a 2006 study in Journal of Medicinal Food.



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Gregory Chandler on Micellar Casein

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I often write about casein protein. Today I write about a type of casein called micellar casein. Micellar casein's manufacturing process makes it the slowest-digesting casein protein.

I recommend taking micellar casein before bedtime. Since micellar casein is a slow digesting protein, the body will have a protein supply during the nighttime sleep period.

Those who do not want liquids at nighttime can mix the casein protein with some yogurt.


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Gregory Chandler on Glutamine's Impact on Growth Hormone

Glutamine is the most prevalent amino acid in the human body. Glutamine
performs numerous functions. Glutamine is well known as an immune system booster. Research has demonstrated that glutamine boosts growth hormone
levels in the period after supplementation.

It is recommended that one take 5 grams of glutamine up to four times a day. The most crucial times for supplementation are before workouts and before bedtime. Other goods time to take glutamine are upon rising and after training.

I recommend taking glutamine peptide because regular glutamine is poorly
absorbed in the body.


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Gregory Chandler -- Macuna Pruriens

Macuna Pruriens is an herb that researchers believe promotes growth hormone. Macuna Pruriens is also known as cowhage or velvet bean. This herb provides the amino acid
L-dopa which converts to dopamine. Dopamine is the chemical responsible for proper brain function.

Dopamine helps prevent muscles from becoming overly tense or trembling or twitching during
and after workouts. In addition, Macuna Pruriens contains secretagogues that boost the natural release of growth hormone.

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Gregory Chandler -- Yohimbine

Yohimbine comes from the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe tree. Yohimbine reduces body fat by inhibiting the receptors on fat cells that limit the amount of fat that can be removed from fat stores. Stored body fat must first be liberated before it can be burned. Taking yohimbine helps free up fat so that other supplements can burn the fat more effectively.


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Gregory Chandler -- Caffeine as a Fat Burner

Many individuals regard caffeine as a stimulant. A lesser known use of caffeine is as a fat burner. Caffeine binds to receptors on fat cells so more fat is released from fat stores. In addition, caffeine boosts metabolic rate, allowing more total calories to be burned.


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GREGORY CHANDLER -- SYNEPHRINE

Synephrine is an extract from the citrus aurantium plant. Synephrine
eliminates fat from fat stores and also increases fat metabolism.
An additional benefit is that this supplement tends to reduce appetite.

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Gregory Chandler -- Fiber on the Digestive Process

Those individuals seeking to aid the digestive process should make sure that fiber is consumed.
When one consumes plenty of fiber, it helps rid the body of unwanted matters. This cleaning of the body helps in the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Fiber also reduces the impact that sugars have on insulin levels and can lower cholesterol.

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Gregory Chandler -- Arginine and Growth Hormone

Arginine is best known for boosting nitric-oxide production. In addition, research shows that supplementing with arginine also boosts growth hormone levels. Growth hormone levels are increased because arginine reduces growth hormone-inhibiting hormone.

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Gregory Chandler -- Ornithine

Ornithine is a nonessential amino acid that the body produces from arginine, another amino acid. Similar to arginine, ornithine helps reduce the release of growth hormone-inhibiting hormone, allowing the body to produce more growth hormone.

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GREGORY CHANDLER - GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION WITH SOY PROTEIN

Soy protein is known to boost growth hormone levels. Soy protein is especially high in arginine and lysine, two amino acids associated with higher growth hormone levels. Researchers have demonstrated that taking soy protein leads to a greater growth hormone response than taking a comparable amount of arginine and lysine, which means there is another component to soy protein that makes it extra beneficial.

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Gregory Chandler -- Carnitine

I give another suggestion to boost growth hormone levels. Carnitine is an amino acid that can help boost natural growth hormone levels. I would also suggest that one take carnitine with ornithine, another amino acid.

It is suggested that one take carnitine on an empty stomach.

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Gregory Chandler - GABA for Growth Hormone Stimulation

A modified amino acid, gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) works as a neurotransmitter, affecting the pituitary gland, affecting the pituitary gland, where growth hormone is produced.

GABA binds to receptors on the pituitary gland, stimulating the release of growth hormone.

A good starting dosage in 2 grams one hour before bedtime.


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Gregory Chandler -- Chocolate Milk

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Two recent studies from the University of Texas at Austin (UT) show that chocolate milk is an excellent post-workout recovery drink.

Serious and amateur athletes alike enjoyed physical recovery benefits when they drank
low-fat chocolate milk after a vigorous workout, said researchers at UT. The advantages for the study participants were improved body composition in the form of more muscle and less fat, improved times while working out and overall better physical shape than peers who consumed sports beverages that just contained carbohydrates.

In two recent related studies, UT researchers compared the recovery benefits of drinking low-fat chocolate milk after exercise to the effects of a carbohydrate beverage with the same ingredients and calories as typical sports drinks as well as to a calorie-free beverage.

After riding a bike for 90 minutes at a moderate intensity, then for 10 minutes of high intensity intervals, 10 trained cyclists had significantly more power and rode faster (reduced their ride time by an average of six minutes) when they consumed low-fat chocolate milk rather than a carbohydrate sports drink or calorie-free beverage.

Compared to the other recovery drinks, chocolate milk drinkers had twice the improvement in maximal oxygen uptake after four and a half weeks of cycling, which included intense exercise five days a week, with each exercise session followed by one of the three recovery beverages. Maximal oxygen uptake is one indicator of an athlete's aerobic endurance and ability to perform sustained exercise. The study included 32 healthy, amateur male and female cyclists.

The UT research also revealed that low-fat chocolate milk drinkers built more muscle and shaved off more fat during training, ending up with a three-pound lean muscle advantage after four and a half weeks of training as compared to study participants who consumed a carbohydrate drink. The UT study also included 32 healthy, amateur male and female cyclists who rode for one hour, five days a week, and drank one of the three recovery beverages immediately following and one hour after the exercise session.

The UT researchers do not understand exactly what mechanism is causing low-fat chocolate milk to give athletes advantages. The UT researchers think the protein and carbohydrate mix gives the benefits.





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Gregory Chandler on BCAAs ratio

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are crucial for multiple body functions related to performance and muscle building. For maximum results, seek out BCAA products that contain a ratio of 2:1:1 of leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Of course, leucine is the king of the three BCAAs.

One can take 5 to 10 grams of BCAAs before and after workouts.

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Gregory Chandler, Attorney, on Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a herb with numerous health benefits. The most notable benefit is the ability to increase the release of insulin. After a workout, the body can use insulin because insulin is a powerful anabolic hormone. Fenugreek also helps elevate testosterone by increasing luteinizing hormone, which stimulates testosterone production.


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GREGORY CHANDLER ON GINGER

According to the Journal of Pain, ginger may relieve muscle soreness. The September 2010 issue of the journal reports a study on ginger. For the study, 74 volunteers consumed 2 grams of raw or heated ginger or a placebo for 11 days, and during the same period, they performed 18 negative repetitions of a bicep curl to induce pain and inflammation. At the end of the study, researchers found that the ginger, whether raw or heated, reduced muscle pain by about 25 percent 24 hours after workouts.

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Gregory Chandler on Eurycoma Longfolia

Eurycoma Longfolia is a herb that is believed to free up bound testosterone so that muscle tissue can use testosterone more effectively. The results is more usable testosterone in the body.

Take 300 milligrams per day for up to 5 days in a week. Take the supplement for up to 8 weeks. After 8 weeks of usage, cycle off for at least two weeks. After two weeks off, repeat the cycle.

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Gregory Chandler - Probiotics for Digestion

Individuals who want to assist the digestive process should consider supplementing with probiotics. Probiotics live in the digestive tract. Probiotics help break down the foods consumed so that the foods can be better absorbed. Probiotics can help your body consume milk or other foods that you have trouble digesting and can aid immunity.


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GREGORY CHANDLER - DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

Digestive enzymes help break down foods throughout the digestive tract, making nutrients easier to absorb. Choose supplements that contain a mix of enzymes, including those that break down protein (proteases, peptidase, pepsin, trypsin, bromelain and papain), carbohydrates (lactase, amylase, glucoamylase, alpha galactosidase, cellulase and invertase) and fats (lipase), as well as pancreatin,
which contains a blend of enzymes that work on proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

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Gregory Chandler on Olive Oil

OLIVE OIL


I often write about supplementing the diet with oils. Olive oil is a helpful supplement. Olive oil helps the body burn fat, optimize metabolism and improve oxidative stress on the heart. These health benefits are published in the October 2010 issue of Nutrition Journal. Researchers suggest that olive oil's phenolic compounds, specifically oleuropein and caffeic acid may be responsible for the mentioned health benefits.


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Gregory Chandler - Fluoroquinoiones

Fluoroquinoiones are a class of antibiotics that are often prescribed for upper
respiratory, intestinal and urinary-tract infections. Fluoroquinoiones, however,
have been linked to serious tendon injuries.

You are at greatest risk when combining these antibiotics with high impact
activities such as heavy weight lifting and sprinting.

If your medical doctor prescribes antibiotics, ask him or her what class of
antibiotics are being prescribed.

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Gregory Chandler - Glutamine

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Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the blood and muscles. Glutamine stimulates the synthesis and inhibits the degradation of proteins. Glutamine is a carrier of nitrogen and has been called the "nitrogen shuttle." Research suggests that glutamine, when taken post exercise, stimulates glycogen resynthesis. Many people who exercise or train frequently and do not take glutamine post exercise have been shown to have low plasma levels of glutamine. Several hours of recovery are required before normal plasma levels are restored, and if not fully restored before your next training session can lead to overtraining.

Other types of metabolic stress such as illness, inflammation, injury, infection and surgery can deplete glutamine reserves, which is why glutamine is considered a conditionally essential amino acid and must be obtained from the diet. Glutamine works synergistically with insulin to hydrate the cells, which makes supplementing with glutamine and carbohydrate immediately after exercise critical.

I would suggest a minimum of 5 grams of glutamine after exercise.

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Gregory Chandler - B vitamins

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B vitamins are important for energy, metabolic functions, red blood cell formation and division, insulin sensitivity, detoxification, mood enhancement, as well as many other critical processes.

B complex vitamin supplementation has been recommended to help with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), insulin sensitivity, alcohol addiction, depression and high blood pressure. Women of child-bearing age should take folic acid daily, and Niacin (B-3) is being used to help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. A quality multi-vitamin will have an appropriate balance of B vitamins.

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Gregory Chandler on Vitamin C


Vitamin C is present in every cell of the body. It provides antioxidant protection by neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin C can regenerate Vitamin E and is also important in collagen synthesis, carnitine synthesis, immune function energy metabolism, and many other important functions in the body. Vitamin C is water soluble and may be lost from the body at higher volumes during times of stress.


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GREGORY CHANDLER - CHITOSAN

Chitosan is an indigestible fiber derived from shellfish. When taken before or during a meal, it forms a gel, which binds to dietary fats. This process prevents the normal breakdown of fat, allowing the fat to pass through the body unabsorbed. One can take chitosan before eating to ward off fat intake.


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Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law, on the Risk Factors for Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is attempting to make a comeback in the United States of America. Some people are more likely to be exposed to TB, or more likely to get infected if they are exposed. The following persons or groups are at higher risk than the general population of exposure and/or infection with TB.

1. Close contacts of a person with active untreated TB,

2. Foreign-born persons from areas of the world with high rates of TB: Asia, Africa, South America and Central America, and the Caribbean.

3. People who live in group environments such as long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, hotels for the indigent, prisons, and jails.

4. Homeless persons,

5. Injecting drug users and alcoholics,

6. The elderly,

7. HIV infected or otherwise having a compromised immune system including persons with
cancers of the blood or lymph, insulin-dependent diabetes, silicosis of the lung, dialysis
patients, children under 4 years of age, malnourished individuals and people who
receive chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and cortisone drugs,

8. Health care workers,

9. Persons who have converted his or her PPD test within the past two years.

If you are in one or more of the listed groups, make sure you undergo a TB test.


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Gregory Chandler on L-Carnitine

L-carnitine is an amino acid that is synthesized in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. L-carnitine is a popular supplement that not only promotes growth and development, but is also used for fat-burning, increasing energy, and improving resistance to muscle fatigue. It is great when dieting, as it reduces feelings of hunger. L-carnitine has also been shown to help build muscle and treat some forms of cardiovascular disease.

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Gregory Chandler on Cocao

Cacao is the tropical fruit that yields cocao. Cacao contains polyphenolics that act as powerful antioxidants that can support muscle recovery and circulatory health. Some of these polyphenolics also promote vasodilation of the blood vessels by supporting the nitric oxide system. Dark chocolate foods provide circulation support because of their higher content of polyphenolics, which can make these foods a little bitter.

Look for chocolate products calling which contain a high percentage of cacao or cocoa.


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Gregory Chandler on Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are a category of amino acids that need to be obtained through the diet (called essential amino acids), as the human body does not produce them. The BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine and valine. The most important of the three is leucine. The combination of these three essential amino acids makes up approximately one-third of the skeletal muscle in the human body. In order to get energy, the body can actually break down skeletal muscle to get these BCAAs. Therefore, by supplementing with BCAAs during or after a workout, muscles and other tissues are spared from the wrong type of muscle breakdown.


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