Melanotan-II is a unique peptide that exerts profound effects on melanogenesis, which is a fancy way of saying “It makes you tan”. Many online users experience rapid tanning, increased sexual arousal and fat loss. But are there concerns about its use? Read on to learn more about this fascinating research compound, and hear how one user discovered that overdosing can lead to serious health concerns.
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I tend to go through supplement kicks and phases like most other supplement hoarders I know of. When the dust settles though, there are usually a few supps that remain in my arsenal over the years. They usually stick around because they are beneficial enough for me to notice when I’m NOT taking them, as opposed to the initial buzz I notice from adding some gimmicky pill to my regimen. Chromium has gone in and out of my supply quite a few times. Recently I have been focused on reducing inflammation. While some of the basics like Curcumin, Milk Thistle and NAC come to mind, I also know that Insulin causes a great deal of inflammation chronically, and anything done to quiet Insulin will also help to quell inflammation. So I dug up an old bottle of my Chromium and started taking it again. Here’s what followed.
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I wrote an article recently about Melatonin and promised a follow up article on how to use it, if at all. I’ve been really distracted lately and I want to do that article the justice it deserves, so in the meantime I thought I’d share a little finding I made a month or so ago about an unusual combination of Buspar and Melatonin. The results are incredibly interesting.
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For a while now I have been harping on excess carbohydrate being a huge problem for those of us trying get or stay lean. It’s not so much that carbs are an enemy that must be completely eliminated, although some would argue with me on that, but it’s more so limiting carbohydrate during periods of intentional fat loss will be incredibly advantageous. I have also discussed inflammation and on a few occasions I talked about Gluten, the problems it can cause, and one possible way to treat the problem should you be a gluten for punishment, oh man that was too easy. But now, there’s something really exciting surfacing in the research that shows us a Gluten Free diet might not only make you feel better, but will also help shed excess fat.
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If you’ve ever needed a little help sleeping, you may have reached for a bottle of Melatonin. Little did you know, you may have a potent anabolic agent in your hands. Ok, so it’s not a steroid, and there are limitations and questions I have about this study, but I think you’ll find this one interesting.
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During my digging I stumbled upon some studies discussing the effects of Galanin, and a novel peptide called Galanin Like Peptide (GALP). While this peptide and it’s receptors have been studied for some time, this is my first run-in with the info I’ve been uncovering. It looks like we may have a potentially exciting and interesting avenue to control food intake and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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It’s been known for a long time that supplementing with Fish Oil can be a good thing for inflammation, cholesterol and weight control. I decided to do some digging around about this basic nutrient (Omega-3 fatty acids) and what makes it so special. I stumbled upon an article talking about C-Reactive Protein and a handful of different dietary supplements.
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In the fall of 1924, a professor at the University of Michigan convinced the salt manufacturers of the United States to adopt the practice of adding Iodine to table salt. Iodine is an essential mineral that isn’t very abundant in our food supply. Iodine deficiency can cause serious developmental disorders, including retardation, but more to the point of this post, it can also lead to hypothyroidism. Without Iodine, the body cannot create the Thyroid Hormones, Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3). Fast forward to the present time: Many people are working feverishly to reduce their sodium intake, and a lot of people have switched to “healthier” sea salts to flavor their food. The net result is that our iodine intake is slowly dropping as well. The good news is, you don’t have to choke down a spoonful of table salt to get your Iodine, the even better news is: You can keep your Thyroid kicking ass for FREE.
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