What are the benefits and problems associated with amino acid supplements?
What are the benefits and problems associated with amino acid supplements, particularly a supplement with a wide variety of amino acids, for an individual on a heavy workout schedule and a high carbohydrate diet? I have heard that L-tryptophan supplements are associated with a blood disease, is this true?
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid...
How much protein do I as a female need per day in grams?
How much protein do I really need per day in grams? I am female, mid-30's. I am currently taking the Fenfluramine, Phentermine combination and eating my usual diet ( low fat, high in complex carbohydrates, veggies, some meat and fish, some dairy).
I saw in the Dunne's Nutrition Almanac, 3rd ed., which a woman within...
Am I doing things OK for my goal of increasing lean body mass?
Hello. Just found your fantastic website via a post from one of the misc.fitness newsgroups. What an outstanding job you've done - it must have taken many hours to put it all together! (Does that count as "sedentary" time?)
Background... I am male, 48, 6 feet 3 inches, 215 pounds. I workout on a somewhat...
Would you lend me some tips on what to eat and drink prior to the 5K runs?
My name is Billy and I am a 15-year-old runner. The cross-country championships are on November 30. My goal to run one of my best 5 K's ever. I'm putting in the proper training, but I need some help with nutrition. Would you be able to lend me some tips on what to eat...
I was using a rough guess for body fat using things like weight, height, frame type, waist size, etc.
One more go-round and I'll leave you alone - that is until I have another question.
I was using a "rough guesstimate" for body fat found on some sports/fitness "expert's" website. It asks for things like weight, height, frame type, waist size, etc. It never produced anything as accurate as a fraction and always responded...
I was told that soft drinks are extremely bad nutritionally by my track coach.
I have been told that soft drinks are extremely bad nutritionally. I know that they have acids and sugars which are both bad for teeth, but I have also heard that they can lower bone density. I was also told by one of my track coaches that they could negate the effects of cardiovascular...
People at my gym talk about protein shakes and amino acid pills.
I always hear people at my gym talk about protein shakes and amino acid pills. People say I should take them, but I would much rather rely on my diet to supply me with what I need. The only problem is that I don't really know what my diet is doing for me. There...
What’s the difference between powdered protein supplements such as whey and amino acid pills?
What is the difference between powdered protein supplements such as whey and amino acid pills?
Whey is the clear liquid drained off milk during the making of cheese. It contains protein and all 8 essential amino acids are present, but not in sufficient quantity to be a sole source of protein unless you plan to...
I want to reduce my body fat down to 9 to 10%.
Thanks for taking the time, your feedback was a welcome sight!
According to "rough" estimates, I am somewhere between 11-13% body fat. There are a couple of places where it is carried to a more noticeable degree than others - namely the "spare tire" and "love handles". Everything else is pretty lean. And yes, I...
When is it appropriate for an athlete to eat before a game? How much water do I need?
I have some questions, that I need the answers for a paper by tonight.
When is it appropriate for an athlete to eat before a game? What are the nutrients an athlete needs? How much water do I take in during a game and how often do I need that water? I need to know...