Q: What the heck is Cissus Quadrangularis, and why am I hearing that it is used for bone repair? A: Cissus is used for this purpose and is a supplement. In clinical trials, Cissus led to fracture healing times 33% to 55% higher than other calcium promoting bone matrix preparations. The way it works is that is is a kind of antiglucocorticoid - controlling cortisone that can be catabolic and degrading to bone and bone matrix, as well as skeletal muscle tissue. Numerous studies link cortisol with bone degredation, as well as other ill effects, including fat accumulation. By exerting an anabolic/ antiglucocorticoid effect, Cissus helps preserve muscle tissue during times of physical and emotional stress. The possibility exists that Cissus may improve bone healing and improve the healing rate of connective tissue in general, including tendons. This would make ...

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Q: Is it important to take in sugar after a workout? A: Important, no – critical, yes. In fact, sugar at this stage of your nutritional cycle is far more important than protein. Without it your body will simply break down that hard earned muscle that you’ve already built, leaving you smaller and weaker. After a workout, insulin secretion drives the body from a catabolic to an anabolic state. The amount of sugar you ingest immediately after your training session will dictate the speed with which this process occurs. In so doing, it will kick start the anabolic process of protein synthesis. None of this, of course, is meant to imply that you should begin downing spoonfuls of table sugar when you get home from the gym. Immediately after the workout your body is craving high Glycemic index carbohydrates. A liquid supplement formulation that has ...

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