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Got ginseng?

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the benefits which bodybuilders can gain from the use of ginseng as a food supplement. The ability of ginseng to decrease insulin spiking following the ingestion of foods with a high glycemic content is discussed.

Column, Glucose, Ginseng, American ginseng, Korean ginseng

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Excessive exercise?

Article Abstract:

Athletes including bodybuilders have to maintain a balance between training and rest if they want to achieve their goals. Overtraining can be a problem, but good nutrition can prevent some of these problems or treat them when they occur.

Exercise

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Steroid action: is it in the receptor?

Article Abstract:

Anabolic steroids or androgens enhance muscular growth. Their effects on androgen receptors and their ability to block the effects of muscle-wasting hormones via the glucocorticoid receptor make them very powerful hormones.

Physiological aspects, Androgens, Anabolic steroids

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