A Windy and Cold Santa Rosa 70.3 - Update from Cherie Gruenfeld

Growth Hormone (GH or HGH) is one of the most important hormones in regard to muscle gain and fat loss for men and women:

 It increases muscle mass, increases protein synthesis, strengthens bone, internally makes your metabolism “younger,” and is, to a large degree, “anti-aging” in its effects. And it does this in large part by stimulating the uptake of amino acids in the cells. 

In fact, GH is so closely tied to amino acids, that not only does GH stimulate the uptake of aminos, but taking aminos stimulates the release of GH to get the cells to take in the aminos.

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular over the last couple of decades, and many people are curious whether it is right for them.

Those who believe they have a “slow” metabolism are especially concerned that any form of fasting might further slow the metabolism, leaving them feeling groggy or less energetic, not to mention hungry.

Surprisingly, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Intermittent fasting can improve your metabolism while helping you lose weight, along with a slew of other health benefits.

So-called “energy drinks” litter the shelves in health food stores and grocery stores. Each brand promises to deliver the energy boost you need for workouts or just to make it through the day.

The sad truth is that most commercial drinks and drink powders come with a steep price to your health.

Most of the popular brands contain stimulants such as caffeine and high levels of sugar. They make you feel jittery and wired, with a crash that comes soon after.