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Electrolytes During a Bulk: Is There a Point

Whether electrolytes are needed during a bulk: hydration and strength, sodium and the "pump," creatine and water, excess salt while bulking. When electrolytes are useful and when they are superfluous — an editorial analysis.

Andriy Melnyk · 9 min
Recovery

Tests When Using Exemestane

Which tests are monitored during exemestane treatment: estradiol and the pitfalls of immunoassay, lipid panel, densitometry, liver tests, vitamin D. An editorial explanation.

Maksym Shevchuk · 6 min
Reviews

Potassium: Available Forms and Which to Choose

Forms of potassium: chloride, citrate, bicarbonate, gluconate, aspartate. How much elemental potassium is in each salt, tolerability, dosage forms, and a selection algorithm.

Olena Koval · 11 min
News

Myths About Vitamin K2

Popular myths about vitamin K2 (menaquinone): does it "clean" the vessels, does it thicken the blood, is it needed by everyone who takes vitamin D. An editorial analysis with references to studies.

Iryna Bondar · 4 min
Training

Myths About Glycine

Myths about glycine: whether a tablet under the tongue helps, whether it is a sleeping aid and an anabolic, whether large doses are safe. An editorial analysis with references to studies.

Maksym Shevchuk · 8 min
Nutrition

Dutasteride and Mood

Dutasteride and mood: the effect of dual 5-alpha-reductase inhibition on neurosteroids, data on depression in population studies, comparison with finasteride, and recommendations for monitoring.

Olena Koval · 6 min
Tips

Electrolytes During a Bulk: Is There a Point

Whether electrolytes are needed during a bulk: hydration and strength, sodium and the "pump," creatine and water, excess salt while bulking. When electrolytes are useful and when they are superfluous — an editorial analysis.

Maksym Shevchuk · 5 min