Don Gauvreau
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I’m a bit of a newbie to supplements, but why do so many people use glutamine?
It’s pretty simple: The main reason people use glutamine is to support better recovery. During and after intense exercise, glutamine levels drop and this can impair muscle tissue repair and
It’s summertime, and I need to shed that last bit of water before I hit the beach on the weekends. Any advice on the best natural diuretics I can use?
Far and away, the two best natural diuretic ingredients are dandelion and juniper berry, in my opinion, and that’s why
My four-year old son always wants to have my protein shake every time I mix one up. But is it okay for kids to have protein shakes? Whey protein powder?
As important as protein is for athletes and bodybuilders, it’s just as important for a child’s growth and development
I see more and more antioxidants being included in sports supplement formulas. Can athletes really benefit from taking antioxidant supplements?
Yes, athletes can definitely benefit from taking antioxidants. Actually, they can be very beneficial to just about anyone
When’s the best time to use a BCAA supplement? And do I really need to supplement with BCAAs if I’m already eating lots of protein every day?
During exercise—or any strenuous physical activity, for that matter—branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) breakdown
What is your opinion on D-Aspartic Acid as a test booster versus Tribulus or ZMA?
First off, I have to say that I really like both tribulus and ZMA as test-boosting ingredients. In fact, both tribulus and ZMA can be found in my very own test booster product,
Do natural test boosters really work? I know your company Pharmafreak makes a product called TEST FREAK, but can it really increase test levels enough to increase muscle growth like real steroids can?
Well, first let me say this: There’s nothing that compares to the
Q. Sometimes my friends and I take ecstasy and dance our asses off all night. I always look shredded the next day. Does E burn fat, or is it mostly dehydrating me? Does 5-HTP help with the E hangover?
A. There’s no doubt that if you dance your ass
Q. Dr.Oz is always hyping the latest fat burning ingredient. First it was raspberry ketone, and then it was green coffee bean extract! Is there any merit to this stuff for bodybuilding?
A. Yes, there definitely is some merit to them! If you look at the
Q. At my last physical the doctor shoved his finger up my ass! It turns out I’m at risk of developing an enlarged prostate. My doc hasn’t prescribed any medication, and I’m wondering if there any supplements I can take to help?
A. Well,
