BCAAs: what they are, what they are used for and what the acronyms 8:1:1, 4:1:1 and 2:1:1 mean
BCAAs are the 3 branched-chain amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. They are part of the amino acids defined as essential and perform several very important functions in the body. Find out with us what they are used for, what the abbreviations usually found on the packaging of these supplements mean, and how to choose the most suitable one for your needs!
Caseins: role, origins and functions
Among the most used supplements by those who practice bodybuilding or attend the gym in general certainly we find caseins, a particular class of peptides (proteins) known for their content of proteinogenic amino acids, able therefore to increase muscle mass and protect it after efforts. In this article we will discover together what they are, what they are for and how to integrate this specific class of molecules.
Fitness and preparation for summer
With the approach of spring, we rekindle the desire to have a body that makes us feel comfortable in a costume. It is now possible to structure a personalized training program and food so that, gradually, we can reach in a stable and definitive body that we have always wanted...
Fight against water retention
Heavy legs, swollen ankles, and fluid accumulation on the thighs and buttocks are some of the symptoms most frequently experienced by women in particular. Water retention, however, is often only due to unhealthy eating and/or training habits that can be corrected to improve.
Creatine: what is there know?
Its a supplement used, above all, to improve sports performance and increase muscle mass.
But is that all there is?
In this article, Dr. Nardini explains what the properties of creatine are, what it is and its role in sports.
Microbiota and liver-intestine axis
Very often hear about the liver-intestine axis binomial and how a perfectly healthy microbiota is of fundamental importance.
In this article, Dr. Tiziano Nardini explains the mechanisms underlying this relationship between liver and intestinal microbiota.
Probiotics and prebiotics: what are functions do perform?
Fundamental elements for the maintenance of bacterial flora and an intestine in perfect balance; prebiotics and probiotics are very often used as synonyms but they are different microorganisms with very distinct characteristics and functions.
Dr. Tiziano Nardini talks about it in this interesting article