Month: September 2020

Agmatine sulfate is a metabolite of the amino acid L-arginine. L-arginine is the primary substrate used to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow. By increasing nitric oxide, you will recover better from workouts, get better pumps, build more muscle, and have more energy. On its own, L-arginine is not very effective to take for the production of nitric oxide since it is not easily absorbed by the body. In…

Boron is a nonessential mineral found in many nuts, fruits, and vegetables. It is not present in meat but is found in high quantities of many foods like raisins, almonds, and hazelnuts. While boron is not needed by the body, it has been shown to have a positive impact on cognition, bone growth, mood, energy levels, and male hormones. There are multiple mechanisms responsible for these benefits but the primary action of boron that makes it beneficial for men…

One of most common supplements to take before training is a pre-workout. Pre-workouts are blends of different ingredients taken to get better pumps, have more energy when lifting, maximize performance, and make the workout more enjoyable. There are both pros and cons to taking pre-workouts but ultimately they are not needed for gaining muscle. The pros of taking pre-workouts are better performance, lifts, pumps, focus, and mood during training. All of these effects can help you build muscle. Buying…

Poor blood flow can cause many problems for both the gym and overall health. In order for the body to send nutrients and oxygen to muscles, there needs to be healthy circulation. Without good circulation, recovery from training would be very poor and performance during exercise would be diminished. Circulation is also important for brain health, focus, performance during sex, testosterone, and almost every other function in the body. There are several supplements which are able to improve blood…