Low blood-sugar blues: the consequences of crash diets

Article Abstract:

Low blood glucose can have serious health implications for bodybuilders who engage in crash diets. An experiment conducted by researchers at Tohoku University Graduate School in Japan shows that low blood sugar or hypoglycemia resulted in skeletal muscle damage in rats. The results of the study should serve as a warning to bodybuilders who resort to diets that are low in carbohydrates and fats but high in protein.

Hypoglycemia

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Get the most out of milk

Article Abstract:

The addition of sugar to milk can help enhance nitrogen retention in milk proteins, a condition that can lead to improved muscle gain. French scientists have discovered that adding sugar to milk improves milk protein utilization by 5%.

Column, Sugar, Milk

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Sweet or sour

Article Abstract:

Nutritional advice for bodybuilders focusing on the intake of carbohydrates and the use of sports drinks during exercise sessions is presented.

Carbohydrates

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