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Testosterone: Naturally Raising T-Levels to Awaken the Alpha

In the pursuit to naturally increase T-levels, many have turned to testosterone boosters. Today we address their validity, while laying ...

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Pre and Intra Workout Nutrition

When hypertrophy (muscle building) is your main goal, the food and nutrients you consume around the workout is by far ...

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Coconut Oil and Its Countless Benefits

For decades, medical experts and enthusiasts have been nay saying the use of fats. This approach is a result of ...

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Glycine: Tiny Amino, Tremendous Gains

Could the numerous benefits of this often overlooked amino contain the key to unlocking your gains? From growth hormone stimulation ...

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Acetylcholine: Stimulating Mind and Body

Of the major neurotransmitters, acetylcholine just might be the most important from a muscle building standpoint. As a major neurotransmitter ...

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Vitamins: The Forgotten Factor Holding You Back

Even a slight vitamin deficiency can halt muscle gain in its tracks... the scary thing is, you're probably deficient already! ...

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Glycine

Glycine is unique in that it is the most simple amino acid and makes a base-building block for many other proteins and amino acids.  It is vital for detoxification, especially of the petrol chemicals we breathe in, drink and eat every day.  It helps to improve growth hormone productions and is a building-block for glutathione as well.

Using anywhere from 2-20g can be used after a lactic-based workout to improve growth hormone release, but bowel tolerance can be an issue; taking too much will have you running to the bathroom soon after.  2-5g before bed can improve sleep quality by helping the liver.