Supplements have been a big part of bodybuilding for ages. I’ve used—and am using—many. I’ve also discarded a truckload that I found to be crap…
I remember choking down Bob Hoffman’s Energol, back in the ‘70s—a germ-oil puke inducer. The mention alone has my lunch dancing with my uvula…
The current research has proven the efficacy of quite a few—creatine monohydrate for one. If you’re not taking it, start…
You get everything from better brain health to more muscle to an uptick in longevity—even a link to cancer prevention…
Another is magnesium. Studies show that up to 80 percent of U.S. population is deficient. Not good news for bodybuilders because it’s key in muscle contraction and size stimulation; however, it does much more…
According to Dr. James DiNicolantonio, magnesium improves sleep, calms your mind, relieves headaches, and strengthens bones. “It’s a miracle mineral…. If you could only take one supplement the rest of your life, take magnesium.”
I’ve been taking it for awhile. Results have been terrific—better workouts and sleep (my wife even ditched her sleeping pill)…
But the problem is that there are multiple forms, all with different functions—like these from my supplement cabinet…
I mentioned creatine. One reason it can help you build muscle is the energetics component—it enhances ATP production, which is key for optimal contraction. (I take 4 grams a day)…
Magnesium can amplify that, helping you get to the high-threshold motor units and trigger faster hypertrophy.
According to Dr. William Wallace: “Without magnesium, ATP cannot function efficiently, halting the energy processes.”
Recently, I found a magnesium supplement that contains an array of the key forms…
It includes magnesium glycinate, taurate, orotate, sucrosomial, citrate, chelate, and malate.
If you want to go the separate route, citrate and chelate are for muscle; glycinate is for sleep; taurate for heart and blood pressure; citrate for constipation and so on…
My new preference is this Magnesium Breakthrough combination…
Muscle is at the top of my list, so I perked up when I found out the the president and co-founder of BiOptimizers is 3-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion and Mr. Universe competitor Wade Lightheart.
It’s pricey, but luckily it’s on sale at the moment. I’m not going to start barking a spiel from the back of a covered wagon about it….
If you want to give it a try, you can find more info HERE.
And yes, I do make a buck if you order, but that’s not what I’m about—I’m certainly no influencer, making very little from any of this, including my ebooks…
I do this newsletter because I believe my job as former Editor in Chief of Iron Man magazine and retired, in-shape geezer is to curate the latest information that can help me and you…
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Steve Holman
Former Editor in Chief, Iron Man Magazine
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