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,
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
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
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
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
Contractile-skeletal-striated muscle tissue is not just useful for locomotory purposes. On the contrary, it is a metabolic regulator with important functions, being valuable for longevity. However, according to nutritionist-powerlifter-medical doctor Mauro Dipasquale, B.Sc., MD, MRO, MFS, “We carry our own fat, while
Quite often competitive bodybuilders keep asking me, why they feel so exhausted during the cutting phase. The answer is multifaceted and not simple and I explain it below: the muscle strain resulting to rhabdomyolysis effect is great. The muscle fibers
New studies come to reinforce the idea that, regular physical activity is particularly a powerful preventive and therapeutic measure, for the treatment of heart and vascular events. The fact that exercise and proper diet are the best preventing methods, is
As a competitive bodybuilder, I have to admit, I was quite skeptical to the point of suspicion, regarding how legit were AAS. My main concern was regarding the substance used, while to a lesser degree, dosage. Therefore, I mainly was focusing on pharmaceuticals,
Several professionals of which the competitions I grew up with passed away the last couple of years, most of betrayed by their hearts. Doping abuse takes quite some time in order to establish irreversible health consequences. Famous IFBB pro’s who died