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Ivan's Newsletter
August 23, 2008 -- Issue 043
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In this issue...

** WHAT'S IN A FAT LOSS FORMULA: 7-KETO

** The Best Post-workout Carbohydrate - Recover Fast, Gain Muscle.. Not Fat

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** WHAT'S IN A FAT LOSS FORMULA: 7-KETO
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7-KETO DHEA is the commercial name for a naturally produced by the body chemical compound. 7-KETO (for short) is a derivative of DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) - a prohormone, which in the body converts to testosterone and estrogen.

7-KETO has similar properties like DHEA, but it doesn't convert to testosterone and estrogen. This makes it safe for women with high risk of breast cancer, and men with risk of prostate cancer.

7-KETO exhibits numerous health benefits, but the one that's most interesting to us athletes is the fact that it has strong fat burning properties.

The way 7-KETO works to increase the fat burned in the body is:

1) by increasing the release of the metabolism enhancing hormone T3, and

2) by increasing the production of three very important thermogenic enzymes in the liver

The end result is increased resting metabolic rate (RMR) - the amount of calories you burn throughout the day - exercising and resting.

In a double-blind trial participants exercised three times a week and ate a low-calorie diet. The 7-KETO group were given 100 mg a day. That same group lost three times more total body weight and three times more body fat than the control group.

There are more studies demonstrating the fat reducing effects of 7-KETO, as well as other highly beneficial and interesting effects.

Listed below are a few. 7-KETO...

• boosts immune function
• improves memory
• lowers cholesterol by increasing HDL - the "good cholesterol"
• counteracts the effect of circulating glucocorticoids, such as cortisol
• does not have a central nervous system stimulating effect like caffeine
• does not convert to estrogen and testosterone
• does not accumulate in the body over time
• is free of unhealthy side effects
• does not increase heart rate or blood pressure

7-KETO should be taken in the morning. If taken in the evening it may interfere with good sleep.

Doses that promote fat loss are 100 to 200 mg a day.

7-KETO could be purchased separately or as a part of a fat loss formula.

 

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** The Best Post-workout Carbohydrate - Recover Fast, Gain Muscle.. Not Fat
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We know from numerous studies that if the goal is fast post-workout recovery and fast muscle growth, the post-workout meal MUST contain both - a carbohydrate and a protein blend, including fast and slow release proteins. Such proteins are WHEY and CASEIN.

Ok. But how about the carbohydrate?

There are carbohydrates that are easy to assimilate after workout, but most of them really spike your insulin levels...

...And as we know insulin spikes are something to be avoided by every one, who is interested in lean muscle mass gain (without the fat), and in fat loss.

So, is there are carbohydrate source that we could use, which:

** is easy to digest

** could be taken in larger amounts, without putting strain on your stomach right after an intense workout

** could be easily mixed in a shake together with your casein/whey protein blend

The answer to all those is, yes, there is such a carbohydrate. In addition to the qualities, I listed above this carbohydrate...

- Has low glycemic index (GI) - 32
- Doesn't cause tooth decay - doesn't ferment
- Doesn't provoke sudden insulin spike
- Doesn't cause gastrointestinal discomfort
- Is heat stable - could be used for cooking
- Has no aftertaste
- Is half as sweet as table sugar
- Is fully digestible - it provides the same amount of calories as table sugar or other carbohydrates

...And most importantly it is very inexpensive!

Read more about this amazing new carbohydrate and its properties.

 

 

DISCLAIMER The techniques, ideas, and suggestions in
this document are not intended as a substitute for proper
medical advice. Always consult your physician or health
care professional before performing any new exercise,
exercise technique or beginning any new diet. Any use of
the techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this document
is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.