GREGORY CHANDLER - FORSKOLIN AS A FAT BURNER

Many individuals seek supplements to burn fat.  Forskolin comes from the mintlike herb
coleus forskohli.  The supplements activates fat breakdown from within the fat cell.  This
process helps to pull more fat from fat cells.

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GREGORY CHANDLER ON HYDROXYCITRIC ACID

Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) is extracted from the rind of the garcinia cambogia plant.  Several research studies have shown that taking HCA before exercise helps move more stored body fat from fat cells for use by the exercising muscles for fuel. 

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GREGORY CHANDLER - ESTROGEN CONTROL IN MALES

Males should be concerned about estrogen control. Estrogen is, primarily, a female hormone.  Males however, do and should have some amounts of estrogen.  The key is for males to control excess amounts of estrogen. 

A natural means to control estrogen is the eating of cruciferous vegetables.  Broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and cabbage yield compounds called indoles, which help lower estrogen levels.

The consumption of cruciferous vegetables, according to studies, will control estrogen in males.

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GREGORY CHANDLER - GLUCOMANNAN FOR APPETITE SUPPRESSION

Glucomannan is a water-soluble fiber that helps fill the stomach.  Glucomannan expands up to 50% of its normal size when combined with water.  The supplement slows digestion and helps to make one feel fuller longer.  Glucomannan also steadies blood glucose levels, reduces fat storage and prevents unwanted insulin spikes.

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GREGORY CHANDLER - OLEOYLETHANOLAMIDE

Many individuals desire a supplement for appetite control.  One supplement for appetite control is oleoylethanolmide (OEA).  OEA is a lipid produced by the body's intestines.  After eating, the production of OEA increases.  This process decreases hunger by stimulating the sensory nerves that feed back to the brain and informs the body that you are full. 

Manufactured OEA can be taken for appetite control.  Take about 25 to 50 mg  twice per day with food. 

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Gregory Chandler - ZMA for Better Sleep

I often write about the supplement known as ZMA.  ZMA is a supplement that is a combination of zinc aspartate, magnesium aspartate, and vitamin B6.  I usually write about the testosterone benefits of ZMA. 

Many individuals know that ZMA has been shown to increase anabolic hormones such as testosterone and IGF-1. 

An often unknown reason for taking ZMA is that it has been shown to improve sleep quality.  I suggest that ZMA be consumed 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.  One should avoid ingesting foods or supplements that contain calcium in the hour before ZMA is consumed.  Calcium tends to diminish the effectiveness of ZMA. 

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GREGORY CHANDLER - SOY PROTEIN

Soy protein has long been a controversial protein.  However, studies confirm that soy protein is a complete protein, unlike many other vegetable proteins.  PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) is a measurement used by the world's major health organizations to rate digestibility of protein and the protein's ability to satisfy human amino-acid requirements.  The highest possible PDCAAS score is 100.  Isolated soy, casein, whey and egg-white protein all have a PDCAAS score of 100.

While soy protein is a complete when taken by itself, it can also be a perfect complement to other proteins, especially whey.  Whey's quick absorption rate and soy's more measured digestibility make them an ideal combination.  For this reason, many supplement manufactures blend soy protein with other proteins. 

Numerous studies prove that soy and whey are similar in their ability to promote lean body mass gain, but soy's antioxidant power sets it apart during the recovery phase due to its potent effect in combating free-radical formation during intense training.  This recovery-boosting power is measured in what is known as a Critical Cluster, a combination of naturally occurring glutamine, arginine and branched chain amino acids.  Soy protein isolate scores higher in amount of Critical Cluster aminos than whey, casein or egg. 

For some reason, this massive amount of research has not ended the controversy surrounding soy protein.  Nonetheless, based on the research, soy protein is beneficial.


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Gregory Chandler on Pycnogenol

Pychonogenol is a trademarked antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that assists the production
of nitric oxide in the body.  Pychonogenol is an extract of the bark of pine trees that grow along
some sections of the French coast. 

Pychonogenol reduces systemic inflammation and fights free radicals in the body.  As stated, pychonogenol also increases the function of an enzyme called nitric oxide synthase that
helps convert arginine into nitric oxide in the body. 

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Gregory Chandler On Creatine Dosing

Creatine is an amino-acid compound composed of arginine, methionine and glycine.  Creatine helps muscles produce rapid energy to perform more repetitions or lift more weight.  Creatine pulls fluid into muscle and stimulates muscle protein synthesis. 

Take two doses of 2 to 5 grams of creatine per day.  Creatine is best taken right before workouts and right after workouts. 

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Gregory Chandler on Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are an essential to fitness.  BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine, and valine.  The main amino acid in this group is leucine.  Leucine stimulates protein synthesis in muscle cells.  BCAAs also help drive nutrients to muscle tissue for better growth. 

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GREGORY CHANDLER - Vitamin D - Diabetes

In recent years, individuals have been advised against total sun avoidance. 

A new reason to spend a limited amount of time in the sun is getting natural vitamin D from sunshine. 

According to Diabetes Care, vitamin D helps lower the risk of diabetes.  Of course, vitamin D can also be acquired via supplementation by taking 2,000 IUs  to 4,000 IUs daily. 

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Gregory Chandler - Glutamine

Glutamine is the most prevalent amino acid in the human body.  Glutamine improves muscle growth by increasing levels of leucine while preventing muscle breakdown.  Glutamine also boosts growth-hormone levels and improves immune function and digestion.

A helpful level of glutamine can be achieved by taking up to four doses of 5 to 10 grams per day.  These four doses can be upon waking, before training, after training, and before bedtime. 

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Gregory Chandler on B vitamins and Cognitive Decline

I have blogged in the past about B vitamins.  There is now a new reason to supplement with B vitamins. 

Daily supplementation with folic acid, vitamins B6 and 12 improve memory and cognition according to the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 

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GREGORY CHANDLER ON VITAMIN C AND NITRIC OXIDE BOOSTING

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that has many health benefits.  Vitamin C is known as an immunity booster.  The vitamin also helps to neutralize harmful free radicals which also destroy nitric oxide. 

If you are supplementing with arginine to increase nitric oxide levels, you will want to take vitamin C to assist with increasing nitric oxide levels.  Vitamin C limits how much nitric oxide gets broken down and ensures that circulating levels remain high. 

To prevent nitric oxide breakdown, take 500 to 1,000 mg of vitamin C before your workouts. 

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Gregory Chandler - Resveratrol

I have blogged in the past about resveratrol.  Resveratrol is a powerful nutrient found in the
grapes used to make red wine.  Dutch researchers found that resveratrol significantly improves metabolism. 

Resveratrol reduced insulin resistance and helps protect against the negative effects of high-fat
meals.

Resveratrol is best taken in the amount of 250 to 500 mg per day in supplement form.

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Gregory Chandler - Cherry Juice for Improved Sleep

According to the European Journal of Nutrition, subjects who consumed 30 ml
of tart cherry juice slept longer and had improved quality of sleep.

I will try this one.  First, where can I purchase cherry juice?

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GREGORY CHANDLER ON COFFEE AND SKIN CANCER

Researchers have opined that drinking coffee every day
may lower one's risk of getting skin cancer.

According to a study presented by the American
Association for  Cancer Research, coffee consumption
can ward off skin cancer.

In a study, the risk of contracting basal cell carcinoma was lowered by 18% for women who consumed coffee daily.  For men, coffee consumption lowered the risk of skin cancer by 13%.

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Gregory Chandler-Cissus quadrangularis for Joint Health

Cissus quadrangularis is a safe and natural herb that is native to India and Africa.  This supplement is thought to support joint pain relief.  Cissus quadrangularis has been used for centuries as medicine.  It is thought that the herb supports pain relief similar to taking aspirin.  Finally, it is thought that cissus quadrangularis builds up the natural chemical composition in the body that improves bone and joint strength. 

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