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Are any dotFIT products gluten-free?
By dotFIT experts
Yes, and here is a complete list.
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What makes these products different from one another (AminoFormula / Muscle Defender / Recover & Build)? Couldn't you just substitute one for another?
By dotFIT experts
on January 22, 2010
AminoFormula is a better branched chain product, but many people want the ease of pills (such as the Recover & Build) rather than powders.
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Do nitric oxide supplements enhance bodybuilding?
By dotFIT experts
on October 17, 2008
To date there is one published study related to the efficacy of NO (nitric oxide) boosters via oral ingestion. The major finding of this recent study was that the nitric oxide booster (arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, or AAKG) increased strength and power in resistance-trained men.
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Are effervescent supplements more effective than regular versions?
By dotFIT experts
on February 02, 2009
Generally, no. Effervescent delivery systems are used to enhance the bioavailability of certain drugs or supplements.
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Is there a benefit to taking one scoop of protein as your pre-workout meal versus just taking BCAA before and/or during your workout?
By dotFIT experts
on February 02, 2009
If needed, BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) should ingested before the workout. Using BCAAs with a pre-workout snack such as a dotFIT shake or ready-to-eat bar is a common practice during intense training and dieting.
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What’s the difference between Creatine Monohydrate and Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate?
By dotFIT experts
on February 02, 2009
Creatine ethyl ester malate (CrEEM) is a commercially available synthetic form of creatine that is used in dietary supplements. Structurally, it is creatine with an ethyl group attached.
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Should I continue taking creatine and Recover&Build when I switch my goal to fat loss?
By dotFIT experts
on February 02, 2009
Keep taking your creatine, that way you will maintain as much muscle and strength as possible. The Recover&Build (BCAA) formula makes even more sense while calorically restricted, so we recommend you stay on that as well.
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Does CreatineXXL prevent muscle loss even if I'm not working out with weights consistently?
By dotFIT experts
on February 02, 2009
Creatine XXL can stave off muscle loss during a break from resistance training, depending on your resistance training history, volume, and experience.
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How can coenzyme Q10 increase muscle performance?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) is a naturally occurring compound found in our body’s cells that is intricately involved in energy production
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Is there a certain schedule in taking supplements?
Basically, you would follow the directions on each container assuming they are accurate in having you ingest the product in a manner that would allow
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How do I gain weight?
To gain weight you need to eat more calories than you burn so that the extra calories are deposited into your body tissues, with the majority
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Are muscle gain supplements safe?
The most commonly used muscle gain supplements that actually work are considered safe for the vast majority of people. These supplements
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What is the role of protein for exercise?
Protein is responsible for rebuilding your muscle tissues after exercise and also plays a minor role in producing energy under more extreme
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Can eating more protein make muscles bigger?
Depends on how much you are eating now. If you are eating Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of protein and resistance training intensely, then yes
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How do I make sure I'm not burning muscle when working out?
You need to use the bodybuilding formula of feeding the muscle while starving the body fat. Meaning, eat correctly and enough including protein intake
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Is it possible to lose fat and build muscle without losing weight?
Yes, and it’s very common among athletes, especially bodybuilders and people new to weight training but it requires daily food planning and supplementation
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Do endurance athletes need more antioxidants?
Probably, and there is certainly no downside to adding higher levels of vitamins and minerals that are part of our body's antioxidant systems to your
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Don't I need more protein if I am a power athlete?
Power athletes need more protein than non-athletes/exercisers but about the same as other hard-training athletes. The easiest and safest formula
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Should an aging athlete take protein supplements?
Depends on how much protein you consume from food and your training goals. All healthy athletes can attain their protein requirements from
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Are supplements and diet pills safe for athletes?
Depends on the athletes physiological state (health and potential contraindications) and what he/she decides to use, but in general health and fitness
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Are there pre-and post rugby/lacrosse game nutrition recommendations?
Yes, and the most important thing you can do is to make sure your energy systems are full by not just eating the right combination of foods
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Why does protein powder cause constipation and bloating?
In sensitive people, protein powders can cause constipation and/or bloating based on the type of protein and/or sugars used. If constipation is the issue, using a protein powder with
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