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1,3 – dimethylamylamine, (Methylhexanamine) or DMAA

You might have heard about some controversy surrounding dietary supplements that contain the compound 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA): such as USP Labs ‘Jack3d’ or Nutrex Research ‘HemoRage Black’. A Warning Letter written by the FDA has been sent to 10 major companies in the supplement industry, including Gaspari Nutrition, USP Labs and Muscle Warfare Inc. The FDA said in the letter that the companies had …

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Fat Burners

It can be quite overwhelming when you realise just how many different fat burner products are available. All of which will no doubt state that they are the ‘fat burners that work’. But how do you know which fat burners to choose, and more importantly, how do you know which product is going to work for you. This article will …

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New to the gym? Here’s a great guide to help you get to know it

Anyone who is new to the gym environment can find the whole experience a bit overwhelming and intimidating. This can be made even worse with all the different things that you often here people talking about. In this next article we will look at helping you brush up on your gym terminology so you can feel more at ease and …

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The Obesity Epidemic

Obesity: What you need to know: Obesity is a disorder in which a person has abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair their health. A persons’ Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-to-height that is most commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. BMI is defined as a person’s weight in kilos divided by …

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Diets Don’t Work: How To Effectively Lose Body Fat

Up to now I’ve only covered the reasons why dieting fails so many people looking to lose body fat. It’s now time to discuss the ways in which you can lose body fat safely and effectively and keep it that way! The first thing is to do is to completely eradicate the notion of a diet from your thinking. From …

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Diets Don’t Work: The Science Behind The Failure

Dieting is an issue that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact I bet there’s not one person reading this that doesn’t know somebody who’s currently on a diet or has been on one in the past. I can also bet that everybody reading knows of somebody who’s been dieting for most their life, the reason for this; diets don’t …

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Supplements: Refuting The Myths

There are some common misperceptions surrounding dietary supplements that prevent some people from allowing them to become a part of their routine, and ultimately gain the improvements they seek. This article is aimed at highlighting some of these misperceptions and to give an outlook, which can help you discover the truth. In the end however it is down to you, …

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