by Scott Abbett
Occasionally I’ll browse the bodybuilding periodicals, staying abreast of current research and the latest muscle building supplement hype. In so doing, I was recently surprised by ‘Muscular Development’ taking a look back and citing a phosphatidic acid-L-leucine combo...
by Scott Abbett
Astragalus membranaceus is the root extract of a leguminous (‘pea family’) plant. It’s long been used in China as an immune system booster. ‘Astragalus’ is classified as an adaptogen (like ginseng), meaning it helps the body adapt and normalize its functioning while...
by Scott Abbett
Once back in the early nineties, I took the article written advice of an old bodybuilding sage and made the cheapest form of protein powder. Unable to recall who it was, I only remember his tip for cash-strapped workout guys in their twenties. He mentioned that in the...
by Scott Abbett
The very act of our bodies creating testosterone when we’re young slows down the machinery to create further testosterone. That’s the bad news. The good news is that everything stays intact. The cells of the machinery don’t die. They’re still there, conceivably...
by Scott Abbett
I recently dipped into Tim Ferriss’ latest book, ‘Tools of Titans.’ In the fifth chapter of Part 1 titled ‘Healthy’, Ferriss profiles a buddy of his in the field of ergogenic supplements. His name is Patrick Arnold. He’s touted as being, among other things, the go-to...
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