Micronutrient muscle: a bodybuilder's primer on vitamins and minerals
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Bodybuilders need an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals to sustain the critical roles they play in blood cell synthesis, hormone synthesis, antioxidant function, muscle contractions and cellular metabolism. Their inadequate consumption could also compromise muscle growth.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1998
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Mellow out with kava: this herbal remedy could help soothe your worried mind
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Kava is a herbal alternative that can heal bodybuilders with anxiety disorders. The kava roots have fatlike compounds that are said to contain anti-anxiety, muscle relaxant and pain-relieving effects. Kava intake should not exceed 300 mg daily.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1998
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CM for super workouts: citrulline plus malate equals improved exercise capacity
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A recent study on citrulline malate (CM) revealed that it has the potential to become an effective ergogenic aid for exercises of an anaerobic nature. Taking CM can possibly counterbalance some of the effects encountered in bodybuilding.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1999
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