For as long as I have been researching an studying Micronutrients, Vitamin D has always stood out as the most intriguing. Classified technically as a “vitamin’ , this essential nutrient functions more like a hormone on our bodies. Ive written extensively about its effect on Hormone regulation which is vital to training and performance, but new science is out now about its very important effects on immune system regulation. Specifically, Vitamin D buffers the immune response to pathogens, virus’ and bacteria. And the timely research shows, that we need Vitamin D levels to be good in our bodies more than ever.
041119 "Creatine Q&A; The Good, The Bad, The Misinformed"
If I could put my finger on one thing, one question, one supplement, that I have been asked about and spoken about at length over my time as a Trainer and Coach, it would be Creatine. It is at once elusive and yet vital to our performance not only as Athletes but as Humans. This Naturally occurring chemical in the body has been studied in labs for years, argued over, and tested in athletes of all different levels. Yet we are still in wonder; will it help me? Will it hurt Me? How Much Should I take? What does it actually do? Today we will Q &A this mystical substance and hopefully bring some clarity to some, if not all, your burning questions.