Thyme's Potential Cardiovascular Benefits
A popular culinary herb, is believed to offer benefits for cardiovascular health, including reducing blood pressure and cholesterol.
FitKolik
Oct 20, 2025
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3 min
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Why the First Rep and Concentric-Only Lifts Feel Harder
How muscle spindles and the stretch-shortening cycle make dead-stop lifts harder and how to use it to your advantage.
FitKolik
Oct 20, 2025
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5 min
Caffeine Dosage Guide: Understanding the Critical Threshold
Guide to caffeine dosage based on body weight, the 9 mg/kg side effect threshold, and how to optimize intake for benefits while minimizing risks.
FitKolik
Oct 20, 2025
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4 min
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Causes and Treatment
Explanation of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, its causes related to rotator cuff weakness, and the recommended treatment of strengthening.
FitKolik
Oct 20, 2025
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2 min
Pre-Cycle Medical Evaluations: A Comprehensive Guide to Baseline Testing
The essential medical tests to take before starting a performance-enhancing cycle, covering hormones, organ function, and metabolic health.
FitKolik
Oct 20, 2025
8
5 min
Unlocking Recovery: The Multifaceted Mechanisms of Creatine
How creatine accelerates recovery by replenishing energy stores, balancing fluids, and supporting muscle repair.
FitKolik
Oct 20, 2025
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3 min
Understanding Oral Steroids and the Role of 17-Alpha-Alkylation
Why oral steroids are 17-alpha-alkylated, how it works to improve bioavailability, and the associated risks of liver toxicity.
FitKolik
Oct 19, 2025
8
2 min
Exploring the Link Between BCAAs and Cancer
How BCAAs, while crucial for muscle growth, may also fuel cancer progression, based on emerging scientific research.
FitKolik
Oct 19, 2025
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3 min
Fructose: Friend or Foe? Unpacking the Truth Behind Fruit's Sweetness
how the body metabolizes fructose from fruit versus added sugars, and why context matters for your health.
FitKolik
Oct 19, 2025
4
4 min
Heavy Metals in Protein Powders: A Scientific Risk Assessment
Analysis of heavy metals in protein supplements, explaining why the health risks are generally low based on scientific risk assessment.
FitKolik
Oct 19, 2025
7
3 min
The Truth About Spot Reduction: Can You Target Fat Loss?
A scientific look at spot reduction, explaining how exercise intensity and diet affect localized fat loss.
FitKolik
Oct 18, 2025
8
3 min
Understanding the Body's Energy Systems: A Guide for Athletes
A guide to the three energy systems (ATP-PC, Anaerobic, Aerobic) and how they fuel athletic performance.
FitKolik
Oct 18, 2025
7
5 min