The ups & downs of yo-yo dieting
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Laboratory experiments in rats have shown that yo-yo dieting increases lipogenesis, which increases body fat in spite of dieting. A gradual reduction of calorie intake plus heavy resistance training can help avoid weight cycling.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1997
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Optimal fat consumption
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Maintaining fat intake at the 30% calorie level is vital among muscle builders. At this level, individuals may be able to obtain a good nitrogen balance, which is key to enhancing and gaining skeletal muscles.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1999
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Citrulline combats fatigue
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Clinical trials on animals showed the metabolic intermediate citrulline helping muscles overcome fatigue in muscle contraction tests. Citrulline is a metabolic intermediate of urea metabolism.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1998
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