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KETO Diet is it… Ηealthy ?
The ketogenic diet is aimed at high fat intake, protein restriction, and almost complete exclusion of carbohydrates. Only 5% of calories are allowed from carbohydrates (including vegetables that are low in carbohydrates), it excludes carbohydrate-rich foods such as grains, legumes, fruits, and starchy vegetables. This means about 20 – 30 grams of carbohydrates per day.…
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Creatine
Creatine is an amino acid that is produced 50% endogenously in the body in liver, kidney and pancreatic cells. It is stored in skeletal muscles in the myocardium, brain, and testicles. Creatine increases phosphocreatine stores in your muscles by up to 40%, allowing your body to withstand higher intensity for a longer period of time,…
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B-Alanine
B-alanine is a non-essential amino acid. It can be synthesized by the body but is also found in foods. Taking a b-alanine supplement increases carnosine levels in muscle cells (preventing the decrease in pH in them) improving exercise efficiency, muscle stimulation and contraction by delaying the production of lactic acid and consequently muscle fatigue. The…
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