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Uncovers the side effects of drugs and alcohol to college bodybuilders in the United States. Types of drugs accessible to college students; Psychological and physiological effects of the drugs; Discussion on the effect of alcohol intake to bodybuilders.

Offers advice in losing weight. Benefits of dieting; Key to staying lean; Tips in calculating daily calorie intake; How to maintain muscle while cutting fat. INSET: Tips for successful weight loss with the zigzag.

Discusses various aspects of sweating for bodybuilders. Mechanics of body cooling; Water loss; Electrolyte loss through oversweating; Oversweating as risk factor for heat stroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion. INSETS: The heat index & what it means to you.;The right temperature, by Dan Wagman..

Provides information on several herbal products that can aid bodybuilding efforts. Asian ginseng; Chamomile; Devil's claw; Effectiveness of the products.

Provides information on the role of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oil in improving a person's immune system. Health benefits of fish oil; Study on the effects of DHA.

Discusses the importance of branched-chain amino acids in preserving the muscle mass of bodybuilders. Process of building muscle; Amino acids that prevent that breakdown of muscle tissues.

Highlights the importance of iron supplements to women athletes. Functions of iron; Study on iron supplementation in women; Sources of iron in the diet.

Reports on the health benefits of drinking tea. Antioxidants in green tea; Studies on the health benefits of tea.

Looks at the benefits of iron supplements in the health of an athlete. Two forms of iron in foods; Sources of iron; Recommendation of researchers to all athletes.

Presents information on ginseng, an herbal supplement that promotes energy. Stimulant compounds found in ginseng; Recommended dosage.

Reports on the link between gamma tocopherol, a component of some Vitamin E pills, and developing arthritis of the knee.

Reports on the importance of food supplement to the health of a baby during pregnancy. Role of folic acid in reducing the risk of neural tube defects in infants; Benefits of multivitamin in the periconceptual phase.

Discusses the necessity to increase the use of condoms by sexually active people to fully protect them against AIDS and other sexually transmitted disease.

Reports that calcium may also fight cancer. Results of an experiment on rats as published in the `European Journal of Cancer'; How to ensure adequate intake of the mineral.

Reports on the positive effects of vitamin C on exercise performance. Importance of the sufficiency of recommended daily nutritional allowance for optimal health.

Presents information on mahuang, or ephedra, contained in thermogenic products. Effect of mahuang on the body; Mahuang ingredients.

Presents information on how creatine improve athletes' performance in speed/power activities. Details on a study of recreational handball players who took creatine daily; Effects of creatine on rate at which calories burn at rest.

Recommends drinking milk in order to prevent osteoporosis. Season when bone loss due to osteoporosis is greater for some women; Decrease in bone loss in women who received supplemental calcium; How supplementation prevents bone turnover and contributes to skeletal health.

Discusses the health aspects of branched-chain amino acids. Effectiveness in aiding bodybuilding efforts; Role of amino acids in body metabolism; Other benefits of branched-chain amino acids.

Reports on the role of antioxidant supplements in preventing heart disease. Health risk of free radicals; Suggestions to prevent heart diseases.

Focuses on an extensive review of article focusing on glycerol conducted by scientists from the Center for Exercise and Applied Human Physiology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Health benefits of glycerol; Effects of glycerol on endurance performance and the ability to tolerate extreme temperature.

Provides information on the research which studied the effects of either a predominantly red-meat or soybean protein weight-loss diet on cardiovascular risk factors. Findings of the research.

Reports that vitamin C may reduce cortisol-associated muscle damage in people who train with weights. Reduction of post-exercise serum cortisol concentrations.

Reports that fish oil enhances the body's ability to utilize fat and resulted in more favorable body composition. Prevention of coronary artery disease.

Probes into the health benefits of L-carnitine derived from the amino acids lysine and methionine. Information on a study of a group of athletes by Swiss scientists Colombani, et al.

Informs that branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) supplementation prolongs exercise capacity during heat stress. Overview of a study conducted at Rutgers University.

Discusses the importance of copper to a bodybuilder's immune system. Research findings of S.S. Percival from the University of Florida; Health tip for bodybuilders.

Reports that vitamin supplementation can help maintain optimal eye function. Vitamins needed; Significance of vitamins.

Presents information on the effects of niacin to the body, according to a study conducted by S. Trost, et al, at Oregon State University in Corvallis on cyclists. Details on the study; Results.

Reports on the findings of researchers J. LeBoucher, et al, that ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) counteracts the decrease in muscle glutamine levels and inhibits muscle breakdown. Benefits from OKG.

Reports on the findings of a study reported in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition, on the effects of creatine on swimmers.

Provides information on a study conducted by M. Gleeson, et al, from the University of Birmingham in England about the effects of a high-and-low carbohydrates diet on overtraining in bodybuilding. Methodology; Results.

Introduces flaxseed oil, a source of Omega-3 fattyacid. Health benefits offered by flaxseed oil.

Focuses on the study conducted by J.M. Davis of the University of South Carolina regarding the benefits of taking in high-carbohydrate drinks in between high-intensity exercises. Methodology; Results of the study.

Discusses the importance of whey protein to the muscle growth of a bodybuilder. Role in preventing overtraining.

Focuses on the study on conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid found in cooked beef. Methodology of the study; Results of the study.