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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SODIUM POTASSIUM PUMP vitamins & supplements Feb 26, 2019

Sodium is so prevalent in a western diet, to the point that our (very important) sodium/potassium balance has been thrown off. What are the health implications of this, and how can we bring that ratio into its optimal range?

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GOOD AND BAD SUPPLEMENTS vitamins & supplements Feb 04, 2019

What determines a good supplement?  And what determines a bad one?  It’s very tough to decide which to purchase if your knowledge on supplementation isn’t vast.  We try and touch on this topic, but it runs so deep there was a lot of information we didn’t...

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SHOULD YOU FOLLOW CALORIES IN VS CALORIES OUT? diet Jan 26, 2019

Is the Calories in VS Calories Out theory as simple as that?  Is there a place for it in your diet and lifestyle?  Is it the be-all or end-all of nutritional program design, or are there other factors that should be considered? Luke and Zoe discuss this in the latest video.

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MAGNESIUM: IS IT A SLEEP SUPPLEMENT? vitamins & supplements Jan 04, 2019

There are so many different types of magnesium on the market, how do you know which one to buy?  Also, is it right to be calling it a sleep supplement when it contributes to more than 350 different chemical processes in the body, including the making of ATP?

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WHAT ARE EXOGENOUS KETONES? diet Dec 26, 2018

Exogenous ketones – what on earth are they? How do they work? Is fat loss a by-product of ketones, or are ketones a by-product of fat loss? Find out more in this video with Muscle Nerds Luke and Zoe. 

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HOW TO FIND AN IDEAL MACRONUTRIENT RATIO? diet Nov 25, 2018

There are so many ‘ideal’ and ‘optimal’ diets and macronutrient splits, that it’s hard to know which one is going to work for you.  In this video, Luke advises us on how to set that split and adjust it accordingly.

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HOW TO USE CREATINE vitamins & supplements Nov 04, 2018

Creatine is a very common supplement on the market for bodybuilders and there are many health benefits to it. In this video we discuss the benefits of creatine, what it actually is, what to look for and how to best take it. 

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SHOULD YOU KEEP FRUIT IN YOUR DIET? diet Oct 25, 2018

There is a lot of talk of cutting fruit from your diet when you are trying to lose fat. Is this necessary? Muscle Nerds discuss the process that fructose follows in the body, where the stigma came from, why you should consider keeping fruit in your diet, and how to effectively do so.

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WHAT IS DETOX? diet Oct 05, 2018

There is a lot of detox marketing around at the moment, detox teas and shakes are particularly popular. But what is detox? How does the body detox? And is it something you should attempt if you don’t understand the process?

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HOW USEFUL ARE MUSHROOMS? diet Sep 26, 2018

Mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The cool thing is, it’s only been in the last century that they have been able to prove and understand how they work. In this video, Luke and Zoe talk about the health and performance benefits of mushrooms, particularly...

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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IV THERAPY (MULTI-NUTRIENT INFUSIONS) vitamins & supplements Sep 26, 2018

There are many benefits to getting intravenous multi-nutrient infusions. These infusions mean better absorption, as the nutrients bypass the digestive system, and the ability to take larger doses that you wouldn’t be able to orally. Luke and Zoe discuss why IV infusions are great for...

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CARBOHYDRATES AND THE FOOD PYRAMID carbohydrates diet Sep 05, 2018

The food pyramid is responsible for much of the over consumption of carbohydrates. Plus the fact that they’re cheap, plentiful, and delicious. So how much carbs should people be consuming? Well, as with everything, it depends. In this video, Luke and Zoe discuss when and why we would...

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