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The effectiveness of protein for muscle growth has been well , however, apart from being great for muscle growth it is fundamental for a diversity of other bodily processes. Therefore protein is a fundamental for good health, but what happens if you don't get enough protein?

Whilst certain foods rich in protein can also be high in fat, many protein rich foods such as red meat or fish carry certain nutrients that are also important for health. Iron, for example, is most readily found ...

Before the advent of sports supplements, the only time most of us would have heard the name whey was in that nursery rhyme about Miss Muffet. When she was eating her curds and whey, she would have had no idea that one day whey protein would be used by athletes in all sports. Of course she wouldn’t, because she was a made up character in a nursery rhyme, but you know what I’m saying…

So what is whey, and why is it beneficial to athletes? To put it in basic terms, whey is milk by-product ...

Football is by far the most popular sport in the UK, and therefore the chances are that if you play a sport that it will be the beautiful game. Football is also unique in that it is an incredibly competitive sport, which requires a range of skills, both physical and mental, to be played effectively, and therefore whether you are a Sunday league player or a professional athlete there can be a clear advantage in taking nutritional supplements to enhance performance on and off the pitch.
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Many would assume that effective muscle growth can only be achieved through eating animal sourced proteins, such as fish and meat, but whilst of course these are the best naturally available sources of protein they are not the only way to achieve adequate muscle growth, and even if you are a vegetarian, an effective muscle building campaign in entirely possible,

Proteins are built up from 22 building blocks known as amino acids, and therefore as long as you are getting a sufficient ...

When it comes to embracing new ideas, the sport of cycling in Britain has been at the forefront for the last two decades. Whether it is a new ‘scientific’ approach to training, or the use of sports supplements such as creatine and protein shakes, cycling coaches have lead the way in advocating them. One of the first to do this was Peter Keen, a sports scientist who masterminded Chris Boardman’s training programme which saw him win Olympic gold in Barcelona. Keen went on to head the British Cycling ...