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SUPPLEMENT INDEX
With all the hundreds and
thousands of supplements on the market today it is very hard to pick and
choose a product that really fits your needs.
Muscleology has put together
a list of supplements that lets you know the intended function of the
product, the 3 star ***effectiveness rating, and the common daily dosage of
each of the products. This section of our website is designed to cut through
the scientific hype and outrageous marketing behind a lot of the products on
the market today. This section will help you make educated decisions about
which supplements to incorporate into your supplement regimen. The
Supplement Index section is unbias and will give you a short summary that is
accurate and up to date. Make sure to consult your physician before starting
or changing any of your new or current diet plans, supplemention, and/or
exercise programs. The information in this supplement index, is not meant to
be used to treat, give diagnosis, or advise any one on health issues or
health problems. Please note if you are currently pregnant or nursing, to
consult your physician before taking any of the supplements listed.
Category:
Strength, Recovery, Muscle Mass
Rating Scale
1(Poor) Star *- Little or
no scientific data to prove effectiveness, very low increase in
performance
2 (Good) Star **-Has substantial scientific data to support it, and high
success rate when used in human subjects.
3 (Best) Star ***-Large amount of scientific evidence to support product
function, product does benefit most individuals
Alanine- increase
glucose production, prevent muscle tissue breakdown ** (Good) Daily
Dosage- 1-3grams
AKG (alpha-ketoglutarate)-increases oxygen delivery, increase
lactic thershold, slows down muscle breakdown ** (Good) Daily Dosage
3-4grams
AKIC (arginine ketoisocaproate)- Increases intestine repair and
function, support brain activity, prevents muscle breakdown ** (Good)
Daily Dosage- 4-6grams
4-Androstenediol- Increases anabolic metabolism, increase lean
muscle tissue (anticatabolic) ** (Good) Daily Dosage- 300-600mg
Arginine- Improves immune system, increase erections, promotes
higher out put of growth-hormone release * (Poor) Daily Dosage-
5-15grams
Androstenedione- increase hormone level, anticatabolic * (Poor)
Daily Dosage- 50-100mg
BCAAs (Branched-chain amino acids)- increase nitrogen retention,
prevent muscle breakdown, decrease fatigue levels *** (Best) Daily
Dosage- 5-10grams
B-hydroxy-b-methylbutyate (HMB)- increase lean body mass, good to
use during dieting phase, prevents muscle tissue breakdown *** (Best)
Daily Dosage 3-5grams
Creatine- increase strength, power, recovery time, increase lean
body weight, Cell volumizer *** (Best) Daily Dosage 2-20-grams
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)- is a good fat the body uses to
decreases body fat, and increase lean tissue *** (Best) Daily Dosage
2-5grams
D-Ribose- improve muscle recovery, enhance muscle endurance,
balances blood sugar levels *** (Best) Daily Dosage 3-5grams
DHEA- Balances hormones and increases testosterone level in
adults over 45 ** (Good) Daily Dosage 25-100mg
L-Glutamine- single most abundant amino present in muscle tissue,
prevents protein degradation through nitrogen retention, supports immune
function *** (Best) Daily Dosage 20-60grams
Gycerol- hyperhydration for muscle tissue, helps maintain body's
plasma volume ** (Good) Daily Dosage 6-8grams
Methoxyisoflavone- increases lean body mass/ lower cortisol
levels ** (Good) Daily Dosage 1g
MCT- source of good fats that are used for energy * (Poor) Daily
Dosage 8-20g
19-Norandrostenediol- increase testosterone and is very anabolic
for growth ** (Good) Daily Dosage 300-600mg
19-Norandrostenedione- increase anabolic activity, great for
putting on muscle mass ** (Good) Daily Dosage 300-600mg
Phosphatidylserine (PS)- decreases cortisol levels, mental acuity
** (Good) Daily Dosage 200-800mg
Taurine- antioxidant & cellular protection, cell volumizer,
insulin mimicing *** (Best) Daily Dosage 1-3grams
ZMA- enhances sleep, increase recovery time, maintain
testosterone and IGF-1 levels *** (Best) Daily Dosage 2-4 Caps
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