Tags : Electrolytes

Kidneys: why you should pay attention to them while on PEDs

When lifters talk about health risks of PEDs, the conversation almost always revolves around the liver, heart, or natural hormone production. But there’s one critical organ that quietly takes massive damage in the background: the kidneys. Why the Kidneys Matter So Much for Enhanced Athletes Kidneys are extremely important for the body to function, even […]Read More

Taurine: the amino acid behind hydration, pump and CNS control

Enter any supplement section and you’ll see taurine listed on energy drinks, pre-workouts, post-workouts, hydration mixes, pretty much everything. But almost nobody understands what taurine actually does, or why enhanced athletes, heavy stimulants users, and high-volume trainers typically end up deficient in it without even realizing it. What Taurine Really Does First of all, taurine […]Read More

Electrolyte balance for enhanced bodybuilders – Part 3

Previously in this series, we learned what the role of different electrolytes is in the body, how different AAS affect electrolyte balance, and what the physical consequences of having an electrolyte imbalance are. But knowing all of that is pointless if you don’t know how to fix an electrolyte imbalance. Let’s explore how to do […]Read More

Electrolyte balance for enhanced bodybuilders – part 2

In the previous post in this series, we learned what the role of different electrolytes is in the body, as well as how different AAS affect electrolyte balance. But what are the consequences of having imbalanced electrolytes? How can you tell that they are imbalanced in the first place? Let’s find out… The side effects […]Read More

Electrolyte balance for enhanced bodybuilders – Part 1

Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge in the body’s fluids. They enable electrical signals in nerves and muscles and maintain fluid balance. The major electrolytes for muscle function and hydration include: Sodium (Na+) The primary extracellular electrolyte that regulates the amount of water in the body (osmotic balance). Sodium is essential for nerve […]Read More