It is widely known that Western type diets, consisting of saturated and trans fat, along with refined carbohydrates and processed foods, lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Vasculopathy, atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, blood pressure, visceral fat, dyslipidemia obesity are the facts.
TESTOSTERONE THE WONDER MEDICINE
As a doctor who follows Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for the past five years, my belief is that TRT is ruining big pharma sales. You see, testosterone is a cheaper drug compared to other medications, that treat some of the
BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (βHCG)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a female hormone released from placenta, during the first weeks of pregnancy. In males, it is proven to act as LH mimicker (LHRH). LH in turn will boost endogenous testosterone production. Beta hCG is a
EPISTAXIS IN BODYBUILDING
The phenomenon of epistaxis (nosebleed) is often observed in athletes who are in a cycle. This may be due to different causes, depending on the medication administered each time: 1) increase of systolic blood pressure affecting the vessels of the
INTRAMUSCULAR ABSCESS
Occasionally, bodybuilders develop intramuscular abscesses, septic and sterile. The main difference between them is that the former develops the clinical symptoms of inflammation and deals with infection, while the later deals with hard lumps of oily solutions. In the long
MUSCLE GROWTH AND CANCER
There is a belief, that increased muscle growth is linked with tumor growth and development. Muscle development involves inflammatory process and a large number of cytokines- prostaglandins play a key role in the mechanisms responsible for inflammation. Hormones as insulin,
BUBBLE GUT PHENOMENON
Τhe so called bubble gut phenomenon appears quite commonly to IFBB pro competitors. In other words, stomach and abdominal cavity appear to protrude, giving a “pregnant look” in men. There are various different reasons, contributing to this. First of all
SELECTIVE ANDROGEN RECEPTORS MODULATORS
SARMs are a new class of anabolic agents. They are considered are supplements with anabolic properties, banned from WADA/USADA and IOC. Their chemical structure is not of a steroidal molecule, as with AAS. As their name implies, they have selective role
AAS-INDUCED HYPERTENSION
Bodybuilders abuse androgens that make kidneys to release EPO. As a result hemopoiesis will elevate hemoglobin and hematoctrite. Thus, bloods viscosity increases and blood becomes thicker. This is a serious factor for ischemic stroke, because can lead to occlusion of
LABORATORY ASSESSMENT DURING PHYSICAL STRESS
During vigorous physical activity, either indoors anaerobic at the gym, or outdoors aerobic, specific biochemical and hormonal evaluations are distorted. Contractile muscles undergo rupture; in other words, muscle fibers are torn and myoblobin is released into the blood stream. This