Posted by VPX Sports on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 @ 01:38 PM
Protein is one of the biggest macro-nutrient necessities in the body. Protein is needed to repair, rebuild and replenish damaged muscle tissue after exercise. So whether you’re a power lifter, marathon runner, or a body builder, your body needs ample amounts of protein in order to perform at its peak.
There are many types of protein, but the two most prominent types are casein and whey. People see these types of protein scattered all throughout nutrition store shelves and seldom do they ever know the difference between the two. Whey protein is considered a “fast” protein because it absorbs rapidly into the body. Casein protein is considered a “slow” protein because of its ability to clot in the stomach and be digested and absorbed slowly. The main difference between the two is that whey protein will be readily available for post-exercise while casein protein will give a slow, but steady release of amino acids into the blood. Casein and whey are both found in milk. Casein is often referred to as a “night time” protein as for a lot of athletes take it before bed so their body has a steady supply of amino acids during sleep. This is extremely important for exercise recovery.
Unlike carbohydrate, the body is unable to store protein. Thus, it is very important that athletes consume the proper amount of protein that is required for their specific exercise and body type. The RDA for protein in healthy adults is 0.8 g/kg body weight per day. This amount of protein intake may be appropriate for non-exercising individuals, but it is likely insufficient for exercising individuals. Protein intakes of 1.4-2.0 g/kg/day for physically active individuals are not only safe, but may improve the training adaptations to exercise. After exercise takes place, the muscle tissue in the body is damaged. Protein is needed when this occurs to go in and rebuild the torn muscle tissue. This will promote gains in muscle mass and faster recovery.
Products like VPX Syngex and VPX Zero-Carb SRO are important for post-workouts because they contain scientifically engineered whey protein. They will allow your body to adapt and recover faster to exercise than ever before. Athletes should consume whey protein directly post-exercise if they want to experience the full benefit of their training. In order to meet the full requirements of their body’s specific needs, athletes should consume casein in the morning, throughout the day or before sleep.
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Posted by VPX Sports on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 @ 12:10 PM
Fish oil consumption is a must in all walks of life. Whether you’re a body builder who is looking to put on lean mass or a woman who is trying to keep her youthful appearance, fish oil is a necessity. Consumption of fish oil in pregnant women has even been shown to be beneficial. Newborns who received fish oil in the womb will be smarter with a healthier brain, have better eyesight and better sleeping patterns.
Fish oil, made from the tissue of oily fish—such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, lake trout and sardines has many other health benefits than just those in the heart. Fish oil contains important Omega-3 fatty acids, most notably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and decosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to have health benefits ranging from reducing the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease to combating depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Fish oil has also been proven to reduce inflammation which is perhaps one of the most important benefits of fish oil, as inflammation is associated with many serious diseases.
The evidence for the cardioprotective nature of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil is abundant, and currently available data indicate that patients with known coronary heart disease should consume fish oil. Individuals without disease are also recommended to consume fish oil in order to help prevent heart disease. However, this area of research poses two questions. Firstly, which is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids-fish or fish-oil supplements? Secondly, are recommendations for omega-3 supplementation warranted in view of the rapid depletion of world fish stocks?
The argument that eating fish is better than taking fish-oil supplements stems from the fact that several important nutrients, such as vitamin D, selenium, and antioxidants, are missing from the supplements. However, three major prevention trials have clearly indicated that omega-3 fatty acid capsules confer cardiovascular benefits and, therefore, that both are cardioprotective.[1] The relationship between high fish consumption and low mortality following coronary heart disease (CHD) and low incidence of breast cancer was first mentioned 3 decades ago. The current consensus about cardioprotection is that fish oil would mainly exert anti-arrhythmic effects on the heart.[2] Ingestion of fish oil supplements has been shown to lower triglycerides in the blood and raise HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). Fish oil consumption can also help slow the hardening of the arteries and lower blood pressure. This is important in people in high risk states for heart disease.
As if the benefits of fish oil on heart health were not enough, it is believed that fish oil also helps with anti-aging as well. Omega-3 fatty acids slow the rate at which protective caps on the end of chromosomes shorten, thus increasing the lifespan of cells.
[1] Lee, J., O'Keefe, J., Lavie, C., & Harris, W. (2009). Omega-3 fatty acids: cardiovascular benefits, sources and sustainability. Nature Reviews. Cardiology, 6(12), 753-758. Retrieved from MEDLINE database
[2] Judé, S., Roger, S., Martel, E., Besson, P., Richard, S., Bougnoux, P., et al. (2006). Dietary long-chain omega-3 fatty acids of marine origin: a comparison of their protective effects on coronary heart disease and breast cancers. Progress In Biophysics And Molecular Biology, 90(1-3), 299-325. Retrieved from MEDLINE database.
Posted by VPX Sports on Mon, Jul 19, 2010 @ 04:10 PM
Ben Affleck’s new movie, “THE TOWN” will be in theaters on September 17th, 2010. This crime thriller, based on Chuck Hogan's award-winning novel Prince of Thieves, is directed and co-written by Affleck who also stars as Doug MacRay, the head of a ruthless crew of bank robbers. Ben Affleck is looking lean and more defined than ever. In “The Town” VPX displays Stealth, a Muscle Amplification Lean Mass Gainer, BANG!, the World’s First Stable Liquid Creatine, and NO-Shotgun® MHF-1 muscle building supplement, University Proven to Increase Muscle Gene Proteins by 515%.
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Posted by VPX Sports on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 @ 12:20 PM
Did you remember in Chemistry Class how to remember the EAAs or essential amino acids? Just think PVT TIM haLL (Private Tim Hall). P – Phenylalanine, V – Valine, T – Threonine, T – Tryptophan, I – Isoleucine, M – Methionine, and the two LLs are for Lysine and Leucine. The h is for Histidine (essential in infants) and the a is for arginine (conditionally essential). Anyhow, not only are the EAAs great for athletes interested in muscle-building, but it also helps those who are sick with COPD as well as sarcopenia. A twice daily dose of 4 grams of the EAAs for up to 3 months was found to increase body weight, muscle mass and help cognitive function!
Study Summary: AIM: Aim of the study was to investigate whether or not oral supplementation of essential amino acids (EAAs) may improve body composition, muscle metabolism, physical activity, cognitive function, and health status in a population of subjects with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sarcopenia. METHODS: Thirty-two patients (25 males) (FEV1/FVC < 40% predicted), age 75 +/- 7 years, were randomised (n = 16 in both groups) to receive 4 gr/bid EAAs or placebo according to a double-blind design. When entered the study (T0), after four (T4), and after twelve (T12) weeks of treatments, body weight, fat free-mass (FFM), plasma lactate concentration (micromol/l), arterial PaCO2 and PaO2, physical activity (n degree steps/day), cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination; MMSE), health status (St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire; SGRQ) were measured. RESULTS: EAAs supplemented, but not patients assuming placebo, progressively improved all baseline variables overtime. In particular, at T12 of EAAs supplementation, body weight (BW) increased by 6 Kg (p = 0.002), FFM by 3.6 Kg (p = 0.05), plasma lactate decreased from 1.6 micromol/l to 1.3 micromol/l (p = 0.023), PaO2 increased by 4.6 mmHg (p = 0.01), physical activity increased by 80% (p = 0.01). Moreover, the score for cognitive dysfunction improved from 19.1 scores to 20.8 (p = 0.011), while the SRGQ score also improved from 723 to 69.6 even though this trend did not reach the statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS. A three-month EAAs supplementation may have comprehensive effects on nutritional status; muscle energy metabolism; blood oxygen tension, physical autonomy; cognitive function, and perception of health status in patients with severe COPD and secondary sarcopenia.
References:
Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2010 Mar;73(1):25-33. Comprehensive effects of supplemented essential amino acids in patients with severe COPD and sarcopenia. Dal Negro RW, Aquilani R, Bertacco S, Boschi F, Micheletto C, Tognella S. U.O.C. di Pneumologia, ULSS22 Regione Veneto, Ospedale Orlandi, Bussolengo, Verona, Italy. rdalnegro@ulss22.ven.it
Comment In: Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2010 Mar;73(1):2-4.
Posted by VPX Sports on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 10:02 PM
Lindsay Lohan broke down in tears today after Judge Marsha Revel sentenced her to 90 days in jail followed by a 90-day rehab program for violating DUI probation. Because Lohan is a habitual probation violator dating back to 2007, the judge wasn’t persuaded by Lindsay’s apology and excuses. Ironically, the judge reprimanded actress Lohan telling her to “…lay off the Red Bull and vodkas.” However, the court is apparently unaware of the October 27, 2008 issue of In Touch Weekly Magazine cover feature titled, “LINDSAY” “THE DRINK THAT BRUNS FAT THROUGH ‘SHIVERING’” where Lohan’s fave energy drink appears to be Redline. 
Unlike RB, Redline is not carbonated and contains no sugar. Lindsay Lohan choosing a drink like Redline that contains no sugar and in non-carbonated may be indicative of the actress’ attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle. There is evidence that carbonated drinks leach calcium from the bones and contribute to osteoporosis and an even larger body of evidence that shows that sugary carbonated drinks cause metabolic disturbances, blood sugar and insulin disorders, and unwanted fat and weight gain. Unlike other carbonated sugary drinks, there is a university study that shows that the carbonation and sugar free Redline Princess beverage actually increases fat burning by 75% over a placebo. Further, another College of New Jersey study proves that Redline Xtreme increases reaction time, energy and mental focus.While the actress was spotted drinking Grape Redline by the paparazzi, the new Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon Kiwi flavors and all past and future Redline Energy and Fat Burning Drinks now contain or will soon contain special amino acids called branched chain amino acids or BCAA’s and electrolytes all of which could be great for Lindsay Lohan who is trying to rehabilitate herself and regain her health.
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Posted by VPX Sports on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 05:11 PM
Scientists have unlocked the secret to eating clean! That's right. When you look at that donut, ice cream cone, or that thick stack of pancakes, scientists may have unlocked the chemical messenger that essentially tells your brain ‘no thanks’ to junk food. This molecule has been found to reduce appetite in studies on mice in fact.
What is it? This new chemical occurs naturally in the body of both mice and human beings and is called hemopressin. Hemopressin is a 9-residue alpha-hemoglobin-derived peptide and functions as a cannabinoid (CB) receptor antagonist. Hemopressin is shown to inhibit agonist-induced receptor internalization in a heterologous cell model. The CB receptor in the brain is responsible for the pleasure that humans receive after ingesting a meal. Hemopressin works by affecting the reward centers of the brain that are satisfied after indulging to a caloric meal when hunger is present.
Successful tests have been conducted on the effects of hemopressin to block these reward centers in the brain by working against the CB receptor and ultimately suppressing appetite. Dodd et al. states that hemopressin may act as an endogenous functional antagonist at CB receptors and modulate the activity of appetite pathways in the brain. This means that people who consume hemopressin supplementation would stop eating purely for pleasure instead of from hunger.
A similar substance was found 6 years ago called Rimonabant. This was an effective appetite suppressant, but it was later linked to adverse side effects and withdrawn from the market. Hemopressin has yet to be revealed to the market, but recent studies have shown similar effects to that of Rimonabant without the adverse side effects. Studies have been focused on mice and have yet to be conducted on humans. Hemopressin dose-dependently decreases night-time food intake in normal male rats and mice, as well as in obese male mice, when administered centrally or systemically, without causing any obvious adverse side effects. In essence, mice who were administered hemopressin ate a significantly less amount of food.
Dodd et al. stated after their findings that “this study is an indication of safety, but cannot be immediately extrapolated to humans. This discovery offers new insight into how the brain controls appetite and opens new avenues by which to manipulate this brain circuitry and aid the development of anti-obesity treatments.” This finding can lead the way to new drugs that can stimulate the brain to produce more hemopressin. Researchers at Manchester University have added that hemopressin may also have the ability to treat alcohol and drug abuse.
- Gomes, I., Grushko, J., Golebiewska, U., Hoogendoorn, S., Gupta, A., Heimann, A., et al. (2009). Novel endogenous peptide agonists of cannabinoid receptors. The FASEB Journal: Official Publication Of The Federation Of American Societies For Experimental Biology, 23(9), 3020-3029. Retrieved from MEDLINE database.
- Dodd, G., Mancini, G., Lutz, B., & Luckman, S. (2010). The peptide hemopressin acts through CB1 cannabinoid receptors to reduce food intake in rats and mice. The Journal Of Neuroscience: The Official Journal Of The Society For Neuroscience, 30(21), 7369-7376. Retrieved from MEDLINE database
- Dodd, G., Mancini, G., Lutz, B., & Luckman, S. (2010). The peptide hemopressin acts through CB1 cannabinoid receptors to reduce food intake in rats and mice. The Journal Of Neuroscience: The Official Journal Of The Society For Neuroscience, 30(21), 7369-7376. Retrieved from MEDLINE database
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How low can you go? Well apparently pretty frickin’ low. A 2.72 gram dose of creatine for a 200 lb individual is enough to enhance fatigue resistance. That’s a mere 0.1 ounce my creatine-loving friends. In fact, one the few creatine-containing pre-workout anabolic formulas (NO-Shotgun) that has a real study to back it up is a great choice for anyone needed that extra boost in muscle mass, power, and performance.(1) Check out the study on NO-Shotgun published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Got Anabolism? Try NO-Shotgun!
Study Summary: OBJECTIVE: We examined the effects of 6 wk of low-dose creatine supplementation on body composition, muscle function, and body creatine retention. METHODS: Twenty healthy men and women (21 +/- 2 y old) were randomized to receive creatine (0.03 g . kg(-1) . d(-1); n = 10, 4 women) or placebo (n = 10, 4 women) for 6 wk in a double-blind placebo-controlled fashion. Participants were tested on two occasions before supplementation to establish a reliable baseline, and then were retested after supplementation. Testing included body composition, maximal strength (three-repetition maximal concentric knee extension at 180 degrees/s), muscle fatigue (five sets of 30 concentric knee extensions at 180 degrees/s), and plasma creatine concentration.
RESULTS: There were no significant differences in body mass, fat-free mass, fat mass, body fat percentage, total body water, or maximal strength in either group from before to after supplementation (all P > 0.05). After supplementation, plasma creatine increased significantly in the creatine group (+182%, P = 0.03), with no difference in the placebo group. Compared with baseline values, creatine-supplemented volunteers were more resistant to fatigue during sets 2 (7%), 3 (9%), 4 (9%), and 5 (11%) (all P < 0.05). In placebo-supplemented participants, there was no improvement in fatigue resistance during sets 2 (0%), 3 (1%), 4 (0%), and 5 (-1%) (all P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Ingesting a low dose ( approximately 2.3 g/d) of creatine for 6 wk significantly increased plasma creatine concentration and enhanced resistance to fatigue during repeated bouts of high-intensity contractions.(2)
References
- Shelmadine B, Cooke M, Buford T, et al. Effects of 28 days of resistance exercise and consuming a commercially available pre-workout supplement, NO-Shotgun(R), on body composition, muscle strength and mass, markers of satellite cell activation, and clinical safety markers in males. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2009;6:16.
- Rawson ES, Stec MJ, Frederickson SJ, Miles MP. Low-dose creatine supplementation enhances fatigue resistance in the absence of weight gain. Nutrition.
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Posted by VPX Sports on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 @ 03:32 PM
After a workout, is it okay to have a beer, glass of wine, or perhaps a shot of Tequila? Well sorry to disappoint you, but having even a little bit to drink decreases the recovery time of skeletal muscle after strenuous exercise. So after a hard bout, it definitely isn’t Miller time. It’s Protein Rush time.
Study summary: The effect of acute alcohol intake on muscular performance in both the exercising and non-exercising legs in the days following strenuous eccentric exercise was investigated to ascertain whether an interaction between post-exercise alcohol use and muscle damage causes an increase in damage-related weakness. Ten healthy males performed 300 maximal eccentric contractions of the quadriceps muscles of one leg on an isokinetic dynamometer. They then consumed either a beverage containing 1 g of ethanol per kg bodyweight ethanol (as vodka and orange juice; ALC) or a non-alcoholic beverage (OJ). At least 2 weeks later they performed an equivalent bout of eccentric exercise on the contralateral leg after which they consumed the other beverage. Measurement of peak and average peak isokinetic (concentric and eccentric) and isometric torque produced by the quadriceps of both exercising and non-exercising legs was made before and 36 and 60 h post-exercise. Greatest decreases in exercising leg performance were observed at 36 h with losses of 28.7, 31.9 and 25.9% occurring for OJ average peak isometric, concentric, and eccentric torques, respectively. However, average peak torque loss was significantly greater in ALC with the same performance measures decreasing by 40.9, 42.8 and 44.8% (all p < 0.05). Performance of the non-exercising leg did not change significantly under either treatment. Therefore, consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol after damaging exercise magnifies the loss of force associated with strenuous eccentric exercise. This weakness appears to be due to an interaction between muscle damage and alcohol rather than the systemic effects of acute alcohol consumption.
Reference
Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010 Mar;108(5):1009-14. Epub 2009 Dec 11. Post-exercise alcohol ingestion exacerbates eccentric-exercise induced losses in performance. Barnes MJ, Mündel T, Stannard SR.
Posted by VPX Sports on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 @ 01:57 PM
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