Caffeine
Caffeine intake will give you quick energy burst before training, but also can increase muscle strength. But studies have shown that caffeine, even at doses of less than 100 milligrams, also raises awareness, improves concentration, memory and overall cognitive function.
L-Teanin
You may know this amino acid as a component in tea that relaxes the body. Many people use theanine to relax at night. Taking theanine anytime of the day can stimulate brain function. A study published in cash from American magazine "Appetite" in 2010, found that when people consuming tea with caffeine added theanine, are significantly - better in cognitive tests.
How to combine them?
Take 100 to 200 milligrams of caffeine and 100 to 200 milligrams of L-theanine at any time of the day you need to stimulate brain function - during the operation when learning or before gym to improve your focus during exercise.
Positive properties of tea are not one or two. Green tea is known for its antioxidant and the chamomile tea cure throat. The useful drink have many varieties that are suitable for the treatment of various health problems. As with many foods and beverages, however, the low quality of the product can take its effectiveness, and in some cases even make it dangerous for human health. According to new research cheap tea can be harmful to health.
It was found that many brands of teas available in shops and supermarkets contain potentially dangerous levels of fluoride - a mineral that can seriously damage the bones. All tests carried out indicate high levels of the substance in the tea. Scientists warn that only four cups of tea a day can generate alarming levels of fluoride.
It is believed that the poor quality of some teas is due to the fact that they are made from large sheets of the plant. That is where there are accumulated higher levels of the dangerous mineral. Damage to health can be even greater if a person consumes the tea in the morning on an empty stomach. Scientists insist the levels of fluoride to be mentioned on the boxes and packets of tea, along with information about their nutritional value, says the Daily Mail newspaper.
In some brands of green tea are registered the highest levels of the hazardous mineral. According to researchers fluoride is essential for the health of bones and teeth. It is also found that a significant dose of the substance can be unpleasant staining teeth. Fluoride can also cause skeletal fluorosis - painful and debilitating bone calcification. Harmful mineral also contains the wine, seafood and toothpaste.
In Germany, tea from Ginkgo Biloba is administered continuously and is part of traditional medicine. Let's look at what specific health benefits brings Ginkgo Biloba:
1. Depression and mood swings
Patients diagnosed with mild stages of depression may derive greater benefits from tea or extract of Ginkgo biloba. Older patients showed improvement when treated with an extract of Ginkgo biloba, and give up the additional use of antidepressants.
2. Impotence in men
Men who have problems with impotence, can greatly improve their condition by treatment with an extract of Ginkgo biloba, as it increases blood flow to the male genitals and strengthen erections.
3. Noise or ringing in the ears
It has been shown that Ginkgo Biloba helps in the treatment of noise or ringing in the ears. It is still unclear how this herb promotes healthy ears, but it is believed that improves the flow of oxygen to them.
4. Antioxidant action
Ginkgo Biloba provides the body powerful antioxidant properties necessary to dispose the cells from the damaging effects of free radicals and to facilitate recovery of the cells. This is important to prevent cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer, and many other serious conditions.
5. Helps in the battle with Raynaud's disease associated with reduced blood flow to the extremities
Ginkgo Biloba works by increasing blood flow to the arms and legs, and relieve spasms in the blood vessels.
6. Alleviates Alzheimer's disease
There is still no cure for Alzheimer's disease and doctors are not sure what causes it. Many doctors, however, strongly believe that Ginkgo Biloba contributing positively, increasing blood flow to the brain, improves neural transmitters and slows the degeneration of brain cells.
7. Relieves Parkinson's disease
Parkinsonat associated with uncontrollably trembling, loss of coordination and balance, and it is believed that regular use of Ginkgo biloba extract alleviates these symptoms. The herb increases blood flow to the brain and provide a higher concentration of these neurotransmitters, which can be present in the brain at all times.
8. Prevent and treat strokes
Ginkgo Biloba helps to prevent stroke by minimizing the formation of blood clots in the arteries and improve blood flow to the major organs, including the brain. In patients with a stroke, Ginkgo Biloba can help restore damaged brain cells.
9. Multiple sclerosis
You still need to research this, but scientists believe that ginkgo biloba will be useful for treating harmful effects of multiple sclerosis in the future.
10. Neuropathy (nerve damage) associated with diabetes
Neuropathy (nerve damage) caused by diabetes can be significantly simplified and sometimes completely cured by regular use of Ginkgo biloba extract. Powerful antioxidants and related compounds have valuable properties to improve blood flow and to repair damaged nerve tissue.
How many times have you heard the recommendation to drink at least 8 200-gram cups of water a day? And just for good health - bodybuilder should drink more.
Maybe thirst that makes us to drink water? Or beverages with caffeine, which can not give up, cause dehydration?
Scientists say the man needs an average of 16 glasses of water a day, and women 11. But this amount includes all fluids that you consume during the day incl. soda, tea, coffee, milk, even alcohol (if in moderation, of course). And do not forget the humidity in different types of food. After all there are large variations in the calculation of daily water needs, depending on climate, activity level and how intense sweat. All this makes the recommendation in early ancient right. When you take everything into account here, most people would be great if you just drink water when you are thirsty.
For bodybuilders, however, is different. For them, it is generally recommended higher intake of water (3-4 liters, and even more for some) day. Water has no calories, but strengthened. This means that when you are on a diet will make her better when you drink as much water. In addition, some supplements like creatine a cell filling effect which requires extra water. A sharp and intense training further enhances the need for it. So if your goal is to remove fat or upload muscles, drink water without thirst upload tell you when.
Remember that taking decent amount of water by certain foods. The table below gives you an idea of just how much water can agree with most consumed.
Cucumber (1 large) 1.25 cups water
Watermelon (1 medium slice) 1.1 cups water
Cup chicken soup 1 cup water
Corn (1 cup) 0.9 cup water
Salad (a half cup) 0.9 cup water
Cup nonfat yogurt 0.8 cup water
