Arginine Stimulates Protein Synthesis by Activating the mTOR Pathway

Tuesday, 21 June 2011 14:54 Written by Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.

Arginine Stimulates Protein Synthesis by Activating the mTOR Pathway

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, but they also act as stimulators of biochemical pathways that synthesize proteins. Likewise, optimal muscle blood flow is considered important for maximizing muscle protein synthesis in weight-trained athletes.

Whey Protein Strengthens Antioxidant Defenses

Tuesday, 21 June 2011 14:52 Written by Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.

Whey Protein Strengthens Antioxidant Defenses

Spanish researchers found that administering whey protein to rats for eight weeks increased markers of antioxidants (glutathione) and decreased markers of oxidative stress

Sodium Tetra Borate Boosts Testosterone

Tuesday, 21 June 2011 14:39 Written by Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.

Sodium Tetra Borate (STB) Boosts Testosterone

Iranian scientists found that supplementing 10 mgs of boron from Sodium Tetra Borate (STB) per day in healthy young males for a week decreased levels of sex-hormone binding globulin, and significantly increased levels of free testosterone which makes the hormone more biologically active.