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    Article: Probiotic Foods Lower Cortisol And Bodyfat

    Swanson do a good soil-based one, which is very well priced IMO.
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    Article: Probiotic Foods Lower Cortisol And Bodyfat

    As mentioned, that's not a probiotic. It definitely provides enzymes for digestion, but the definition of a probiotic is a microorganism or bacteria. Personally, I've noticed reduced bloating using betaine/pepsin product, not dissimilar to this one, but I also take a soil-based probiotic...
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    CNS and CBL - Quest bars?

    How much lower?
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    Alan Aragon Goes off on Paleo

    I agree it's a stupid article, but is it even for real?? I figured it was a joke just to irritate all the paleo followers out there. Can't see how anyone would actually seriously use any of the points as a legitimate argument against paleo.
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    CNS and CBL - Quest bars?

    What's the controversy exactly? They use IMO (Isomalto-Oligosaccharide) as their main ingredient, a plant derived fiber source. Is Invalid Link Removed controversial?
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    Fractionated Coconut Oil vs MCT Oil

    Well, nothing wrong with coconut oil, but MCT oil is the C8 and C10 caprylic and capric acids alone (the important ones), and coconut oil is at most 60% MCT (often much less). Personally, I cook with coconut oil all the time. Just use MCT in my coffee. As a follow up, I spoke with a supplier of...
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    Fractionated Coconut Oil vs MCT Oil

    I'm having trouble finding the answer to this, but are these one and the same thing? As far as I can tell they are, with the only difference being in the marketing (and price!). PVL Essentials for example, state their MCT oil is 100% fractionated coconut oil, nothing else, with 100% MCT's...
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    The Arachidonic Acid Help Guide

    I was lifting every other day and was on 6 pills a day (workout days only), up until the last couple of weeks, when I upped it to 8, but didn't make a difference. I do have some OG XFactor, may try that in the future. For now though, given I know I followed quite a strict protocol with it all...
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    The Arachidonic Acid Help Guide

    Well, having recently finished my bottle of x200 XFA, I can officially add this to the long list of supplements that did nothing for me. I took all the advice (empty stomach, ALCAR/GMS etc.), diet was on point... but nothing. Hardly any doms (nothing out of the ordinary anyway), no major gains...
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    Article: Long Cardio Sessions Boost Growth Hormone

    Hell yeah, and considering Mo Farah placed a respectable fifth in Mr Olympia this year, there's some real merit to this approach!
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    Article: Carbohydrates And Fat Loss

    Heck, with my MCT's in the morning and my omega 3's during the day, I'm nearly over that recommended fat intake already!
  12. Johnston

    Article: Prevent Lower Back Issues

    Well, it IS important to stretch those hip flexors at least, but that's obvious.
  13. Johnston

    Best workout plan for bulk

    You can calculate your max to half a percent? Look at 5/3/1 as a routine.
  14. Johnston

    HIIT routine - best timing, fasted?

    Fair enough and good point. Easy to get caught up in the details with this kind of stuff.
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    HIIT routine - best timing, fasted?

    So morning, following coffee/MCT would be good time to do?
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    HIIT routine - best timing, fasted?

    Looking to add some HIIT to my off days while on my lean bulk. Now, I'm curious what others thoughts are on even doing this in the first place? I do come across differing opinions. Much science to supports its efficacy though. Also, and perhaps more importantly, fasted or not? Seems to be a big...
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    bulletproof coffee

    [SIP] HOW DARE YOU SUGGEST COFFEE ADDS TO CORTISOL!! :AR15firing: :aargh:
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    bulletproof coffee

    I agree it's nothing magical (nothing is!), but it does work, and no one can argue MCT's are damn good for you! MCT falls in to the 'must have' category as far as I'm concerned, for anyone. Given how much importance most people put on their whey shakes and waxy maize bull****, it's all backwards...
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    bulletproof coffee

    The secret lies in the caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10) of the MCT. Given that coconut oil is only about 60% MCT's, pure MCT oil is optimal, but nothing wrong with coconut oil if that's easier to get your hands on... it's invariably cheaper anyway.
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    Lean Bulk Help

    Figuring out your optimal bulking/cutting calories is like the Matrix... no one can tell you what they are, you have to find out for yourself.
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