Body Fortress whey protein has been recommended to me a number of times by people I know in my gym. I usually like to stick to a product when I like it, so I have been using Optimum Nutrition whey protein for about 4 years! When my protein tub was getting low last week I thought I’d buy a small tub of Body Fortress whey to test it out and post the results up here on this blog.

Below you’ll find my Body Fortress Whey Protein review. I have been using it now for 3 weeks. If you have tried Body Fortress whey post in the comments and let me know what you thought of it.

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Today I’m going to talk about the creatine dangers, or should I say, extremely rare but possible dangers. Creatine is one of those supplements that most people know very little about, this leads to wild accusations and claims being made about it. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, check out this creatine myths post and you’ll get it.

Creatine is one of the most widely used supplements in sports all around the world today. From 1996, it has been one of the most (if not the most) used supplement at the Olympic games. Such wide use has lead to numerous scientific tests being carried out on creatine in a whole array or situations. In the early 1990’s little was known, but as of today creatine is one of the most understood sports supplements available.

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One of the most common questions I find asked around bodybuilding forums on the web is “what supplements are the best for skinny guys?”. Supplements are much more important for skinny guys (ectomorphs) because their genetics make it harder for them to build muscle, hence the term “hard gainer”. So what are the best supplements recommended for skinny guys? Here’s our list:

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What are amino acids? Most people don’t know. There are 2 types of amino acids, essential and non-essential. Essential amino acids cannot be made by the body, thus it is “essential” to get them through diet (and if necessarily supplementation).

Below I have listed each amino acid (both essential and non-essential) and explained what their role is. If you have any questions about amino acids please leave them in the comments and the bottom of the page and I’ll answer them.

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How much vitamin C you need, where you can get it from, and what it will do for you.

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The most people hear about vitamin D is when they see it on a milk jug at the grocery store. Today we’ll give you a brief summary on what vitamin D is and what it can do for you.

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Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, simply meaning that your body can produce it. While you can consume glutamine from food sources like milk protein, meats, etc., the body mainly relies on the consumption of gluatamic acid (glutamate) and having it convert into glutamine. The conversion happens in the liver where glutamate combines with ammonia.

A diet that is healthy can supply the body with the capability to produce anywhere between 3.5 and 8 grams a day. It becomes and is the most abundant amino acid in the blood and muscle tissue. You can find it present in at least some levels in all organs of the body aiding in their function.

Glutamine is particularly important in the overall immune system and function of the gastrointestinal. If you’re not getting enough glutamine, you can always add more to your diet with glutamine supplements.

Today it’s time to learn a bit more about whey protein! Whey protein is the most popular supplement used amongst athletes, and some would argue the most important. Let’s have a look at some of the facts about whey protein:

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Today we’ll start with the basics of weight gaining. We’ll cover the question — what exactly are weight gainers?

Weight gainers are basically meal replacement supplements with higher amounts of calories. Much like meal replacements, it’s pretty easy to find those that contain a mix of good quality protein, carbs, and acceptable fat content. The most popular weight gainers today are those that when mixed with 16 ox of water give you near 1,000 calories per serving.

You should be aware of some weight gainers. Much like the old days, there are still supplements going around that are composed completely of sugar and fat contents. Read labels so you can be sure of what you’re purchasing.

Everywhere I look I’m seeing bad advice when it comes to post workout nutrition for bodybuilders and weight trainers. So I’m going to explain what I consider to be the best combination of supplements for post workout.

A simple protein shake is NOT enough. Here’s what I recommend:

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