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Cyclodextrins: the new frontier of carbohydrates

Cyclodextrins: the new frontier of carbohydrates

Highly branched cyclodextrins (HBCD), the evolution of the existent Vitargo, Waxy maize and Karbolyn, represent a new class of carbohydrate-based supplements, but what are the advantages to them?
June 25, 2015
The effects of caffeine in sport

The effects of caffeine in sport

Caffeine is a substance with many uses in our daily lives and, thanks to its properties, it has been part of the athletes' arsenal for years, passing from a pleasant habit to an ergogenic and stimulating substance for sports.
May 07, 2015
Creatine in sports: use, benefits and side effects

Creatine in sports: use, benefits and side effects

An in-depth analysis of creatine, one of the most famous and commonly used active ingredients in sports, analysing its properties and effectiveness, directions for use, side effects and the differences between various types of creatine.
March 27, 2015
Glutamine: what does it do and when to take it?

Glutamine: what does it do and when to take it?

Glutamine is a very special amino acid because our body is able to produce it in cases of need. However, in cases of very intense stress such as heavy sports training it may be necessary to resort to a supplement.
March 12, 2015