So what is bodybuilding? The word “bodybuilding” in essence is quite simple yet can carry a very vast library of meanings and context. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary bodybuilding is “the developing of the body through exercise and diet; specifically :the developing of the physique for competitive exhibition”. It’s interesting to note that the word […]
This will be one of many articles to focus on the area of vitamins in nutrition and supplements. The Essentials of Vitamin D will cover basic information regarding the necessity of this vitamin and how to more effectively add it to an already balanced diet. Why do we need Vitamin D? It is important in […]
In the world of vitamins and supplements there are many things that have a small effect on the human body, but effects none the less that are beneficial in the overall scheme of things. Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in the brain that triggers the regular sleep cycle and tells the body when it […]
There are a lot of myths surrounding the compound known as Creatine. It naturally occurs in the human body to aid in supplying energy to the muscle, which is accomplished by increasing the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). This article will only cover the essentials of creatine, so we will not be discussing specific details […]
What is niacin? According to merriam-webster.com niacin is “an acid C6H5NO2 of the vitamin B complex found widely in animals and plants”. So what does that mean in layman terms? Well we all know that vitamins and minerals are important to our bodies in some aspect of their daily function. How much is needed varies […]