Optimizing Post-Exercise Recovery

Athletic Performance

Why was this study done? The role of hormones (insulin, testosterone, growth hormone) in muscle building is fairly well established. What is less understood is the role of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fats) and their impact on those hormones. This study was designed to help understand the importance of post-exercise supplementation for anabolic hormone production. Participants…

Alfalfa and Canavanine

Publications

Why was this article written? There had been a concern raised about L-canavanine (an amino acid present in alfalfa seeds and sprouts) and vitamin E and their relationship to autoimmune disorders. The basis for these concerns appeared in a case study published in a journal. Alfalfa supplements, which are manufactured using mature alfalfa (and not…