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Androstenedione
Androstenedione is a natural hormone precursor manufactured in several organs in the body including the adrenals, ovaries and testes. In humans, androstenedione is converted by enzymes to the male hormone testosterone and the female hormone estradiol.
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Is A Glucosamine Supplement Worth It?
Glucosamine is made from the outer shells of a variety of shell fish. The hard shell is crushed and processed. The compound has been used for many years in the treatment of osteoarthritis and a vareity of joint disorders.
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What are Probiotics?
In the last decade there has been a lot of stuff written about Probiotics, but what are Probiotics?
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The Very Basics On Anabolic Steroids
The use of anabolic steroids in both amateur and professional sports is widespread. However, there is now a major effort by all sports organizations to help get rid of anabolic steroids off the market. Anabolic steroids have been used by athletes for decades.
These potent drugs are known to increase body mass and muscle size. The major anabolic steroid hormone made by the human body is testosterone. Testosterone is a male hormone that is normally responsible for building the body size. It also plays an important role in the development of the secondary sexual features in a male- such as facial hair and deepening of voice.
Over the years, many types of synthetic anabolic hormones have become available. Some of these synthetic drugs are precursor hormones and others are the mimics of testosterone.
These anabolic steroids can be taken as a pill, maybe injected or can even be applied as a patch. One should know that anabolic steroids are not illegal when prescribed by a physician when treating a medical disorder (e.g. AIDs wasting), but are illegal when used for the sole purpose of body building.
There is no doubt that anabolic steroids can rapidly build up body size and muscle mass. They also help one recover quickly after an injury. However, these drugs also have potent side effects, including rage and anger.
Causes of Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is a common superficial fungal infection that affects many individuals. It is estimated that at least 10 million individuals have some type of fungal skin infections in North America alone. This fungal infection is easily acquired from public places such as swimming pools, spas, gyms and locker rooms.
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The Athlete and Primrose Oil
In almost every nutrition and herbal store, evening primrose oil is marketed as a treatment for a wide range of medical illnesses. The major ingredient in primrose oil is omega 6 fatty acid (gamma linolenic acid). The major use of primrose is in the use of disorders where the defect is metabolic or biochemical. Despite its availability for over 2 decades, there is very little scientific data to back up any of the claims made by the vendors of the product. Primrose oil has been used for many years for numerous conditions and each year different medical conditions are added to the list. The majority of the claims are based more on folk lore rather than any scientific claims.
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Achilles Tendon Injury - Common Causes
The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscle from the back of the leg to the heel bone. The function of the Achilles tendon is to help you raise your heel as you walk. It helps one to push up on the toes and lift the rear of the foot. When pain or injury occurs in the Achilles tendon, walking becomes extremely difficult.
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Eating and Exercise - Time your meals for better workouts
Most fitness enthusiasts remain puzzled about how to schedule their meals around their exercise. Knowing when and how much to eat is important because it can affect your overall exercise performance.
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What is Joint Effusion?
Some people who exercise may notice that their knee swells up with fluid after their workouts. The fluid build up is known as joint effusion, and is what causes your knee to have that swelling, watery feeling. The most common cause is due to overuse injury or trauma to the area that may have been caused through exercise or some other action, like falling down. In most cases, the fluid is serous fluid (like water) but if there was a traumatic event, it may be blood.
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