The Anabolic Index
Food and Supplement Scoring Guide

 by David Barr

Pages: 111
eBook size: 7.5 X 10
File size: 385 Kb


The Food and Supplement Scoring Guide contains the key to unlocking the anabolic potential of the most powerful foods and supplements. In addition to the most effective product profiles, this guide contains information including: optimal usage protocol, timing, dosage, and synergistic nutrients, with dozens of quick tips along the way! This guide is a must-have for anyone who uses supplements… or even food!


No longer will you view nutrients as passive substances; active nutrition is the future and it's here. The Anabolic Index will show you how to make your nutrition and supplements work for you! Whether you're an advanced athlete trying to improve performance and recovery, or a recreational enthusiast seeking to improve your physique, the Anabolic Index series will show you how to achieve your athletic goals.

Years of research, analysis, and experimentation have gone into developing the system, which is presented in this easy to use guide. The Anabolic Index will take the guesswork out of nutrition!


TABLE OF CONTENTS

ONE – Introduction…………………………………………………….. 7
The Placebo Effect 8
Case Study 11
How To Use This Guide 12
Case Study: The Honest Supplement 14
Overfeeding 16
Case Study: Me 19

TWO - Food Reviews…………………………………………………21
Chicken 22
Dairy 23
Eggs 26
Fiber 28
Fish 29
Nuts 30
Red Meat 31
Vegetables 33
Water 36
Case Study: Dehydration 39

THREE - Supplement Reviews………………………………………41
Antioxidants 42
Arginine (a.k.a. Nitric Oxide stimulators) 46
Arginine Questions 49
BCAA’s 51
Beta Alanine 56
Carnitine 60
CLA 63
Creatine 66
Fish Oil 70
Glutamine 73
Glutamine Discussion 76
Case Study: Glutamine Theories 77
HMB 78
HMB: A Critical Analysis 80
Lipoic Acid, alpha 82
Phosphatidylserine 85
Whey Protein 88
ZMA 92

FOUR - Common Drug Reviews ……………………………………97
Alcohol 98
NSAIDS 100

FIVE - Potentially Harmful Supplements………………………….103
Anti-Creatine (GPA) 104
Creatoxin (Glycocyamine) 107
Case Study: Kitchen Sink Supplements 111


About the author

David Barr is a strength coach and scientist, with research specialty in nutrition and its impact on performance and body composition. In addition to his work for NASA at the Johnson Space Center, David's research career has involved everything from the cellular basis of muscle breakdown to work on critically ill catabolic patients. He holds certifications with the NSCA as well as USA Track and Field.