Greater Energy, Better Endurance, More Muscle: Why More Protein is Not the Answer

If you are interested in maintaining or gaining muscle or even just supporting muscle recovery, you know that protein is important—not only for energy, but for physical growth and repair.  It seems logical, then, to think that more protein is better.  But this simply isn’t the case.   

You don’t need more protein, they need more amino acids.   

The body requires access to a total of 22 different amino acids, which play a role in its ability to produce energy and maintain optimum, physical function.  Eight of the 22 amino acids are defined as ‘essential’ because they are not manufactured by the body; they must be derived from dietary proteins and/or an essential amino acid supplement.   Without an adequate supply of essential amino acids, the body cannot build muscle, develop stamina or recover well from strenuous, physical activity. About 75% of all athletes are deficient in at least one essential amino acid and, as a result, fail to recover quickly or completely...

Nitric Oxide: The Key to Unlocking Your Health and Performance Potential

One of the most powerful features of the Core 4 Nutrition Program is its measurability.  The use of nutritional supplements can contribute to significant, long-term health and fitness improvements.  But to be useful, these results must be measurable.  Otherwise, it’s difficult—if not impossible—to know if you are taking the correct amount of the right nutrients.

In assessing the nutritional status of hundreds of active men and women, we have learned about the critical importance of nitric oxide or NO—a powerful molecule that promotes, protects, and preserves cellular health.  In fact, nitric oxide is the key player responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood to every cell, tissue, and organ system in the body.  Low NO levels have been linked to poor performance and the onset of many chronic diseases.   

Are You the Man You Want to Be?

Stop for a moment and really think about how you feel.

What percent of the man are you today compared to 5 or 10 years ago?

We all get older but your physical, mental and sexual vitality do not have to drop off the cliff.

So truthfully ask yourself the questions below :

How much has your sex drive declined?

Are your erections as strong and lasting as they used to be?

What percent of mornings do wake up with an erection?

Do you find it harder to gain or maintain muscle tone?

How much extra weight, particularly around the mid-section do you carry?

The Illusion of Health

I ran into an old friend recently.  Within the context of catching up on the past several years, I mentioned my work in developing nutritional assessments and restorative products.  I went on to share with him that my research with over 500 accomplished—yet nutritionally-deficient—athletes had led me to the conclusion that most people aren’t fundamentally healthy, even if they exercise, eat well, and take nutritional supplements. 

I then proceeded to ask him about his current level of health and well-being. He admitted to struggling with ongoing bouts of low energy; and to losing the fight against the 20 extra pounds he had been carrying—for quite some time.  While his small business was growing, he wasn’t deriving that much personal satisfaction from his success and he had completely lost interest in doing triathlons because he was performing so poorly. 

He said these concerns had recently prompted him to spend $2000 for an executive health evaluation. In addition to a through physical exam, he had extensive blood work, an EKG, and body fat analysis done.  And after completing his full-day work-up, he was happy to report that nothing was wrong—his doctor said that despite being a few pounds overweight, he was perfectly healthy.