Are you are a serious, seasoned bodybuilder? An established athlete just beginning a concentrated weight-training regimen? Chances are that besides carefully planning your exercise program, you’re eating right as well, conscious of every morsel that creeps between your lips. A devout calorie-counter, you. A born ingredient-reader. So, why would you consider taking a supplement? Even when you’re doing all the right things, supplements can enhance your diet and exercise plan. Take nitric oxide, or NO, for example. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a dedicated bodybuilder, you’re probably aware of nitric oxide (NO) boosters on some level. Because they seem to work very well, they’re extremely popular with bodybuilders and other athletes. Read the rest of this entry »

A successful training and workout schedule requires consistency and persistence, but it’s also important to work through different levels and stages of challenges. The body can adapt very easily to continuous use of a given supplement and will gradually build up a resistance. Overcoming this hurdle often involves cycling your diet and supplements, such as nitric oxide (NO) boosters, so your body can make the most of each supplement combination.

Why Cycling Works

As you introduce new activities and processes into your routine, your body may react immediately to a shift, and require increasing amounts of time and support for recovery. At this level, NO supplements can be introduced with immediate results. Read the rest of this entry »

If your bedroom’s been a little chilly lately, maybe it’s not the thermostat that needs adjusting. Whether you’re seeking a bit of extra spice or want to kick-start your libido, supplements might offer the help you seek.
The Right Tool for the Job
The type of supplement you choose will depend on the nature of the problem as well as its probable cause. Here are some of the most popular types of supplements you can use to give your sex life a lift.

• Aphrodisiacs. Many types of supplements are available to boost a flagging libido. You can take them to increase your desire for sex, whether you’re experiencing a lull due to pregnancy hormones, stress in your life, menopause, or any other reason. (If you’re pregnant or breast-feeding, though, be sure to check with your doctor before using a supplement of any kind.) Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a man whose sex life is missing something, there could be help for you in supplement form. Which type you should try depends largely on the problem you’re having, as well as the cause. To understand how supplements may help your sex life, you first need to determine what may be the root of the problem.

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  Hormonal changes. While they’re less common in men than in women, hormonal changes do take place. Whether you call it andropause, male menopause, or a midlife crisis, it’s during this time that you can undergo hormonal changes (such as lower testosterone levels) that can play havoc with your sex life.


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  Medical conditions. Many medical conditions can cause erectile dysfunction, which interferes with the act of sex. Experience such a problem once, and you can find yourself in a maddening cycle that can test even the strongest relationship: If sexual organs don’t work properly, the mood is ruined; a fear of future difficulty can dampen your libido. (If the problem is ongoing, it’s a good idea to see your doctor, since impotence can be a symptom of a serious underlying medical condition, such as prostate cancer.) Other types of medical conditions may not directly involve sexual organs but still can interfere with sex. High blood pressure, heart conditions, and more can interfere with the ability or desire to have sex.

Most bodybuilders who are seriously interested in seeing their body mass grow and their muscles become significantly stronger care deeply about the quality of the nutritional supplements they take. One supplement manufacturer many of them prefer is Pinnacle, owned by Bodyonics.
The company is extremely well-credentialed. Pinnacle Institute, its research arm, maintains a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with separate areas for phlebotomy, general medical examinations, and bone density and body composition testing, as well as sections for aerobic and anaerobic, strength, and metabolic testing. Phoenix Laboratories, Bodyonics’ sister corporation, has manufactured nutritional supplements for several of the largest wholesalers in the natural products channel.
Pinnacle manufactures supplements especially for bodybuilders as well as several for enhancing sexual function. Among its bodybuilding supplements are:

Pinnacle NoX2 is a leading supplement designed to deliver a high concentration of NO to the body, before or during training. The sustained-release formula can supply the body with NO that helps to increase stamina and boost the concentration of NO circulating in the blood. The result is usually a brief expansion of muscle tissue, along with an improvement in muscle recovery rates, and lowered blood pressure over time.

How NO Works in the Body
Intensive training creates stress, encouraging the heart to increase blood flow throughout the body in order to deliver oxygen to the muscles. If this rate is too slow, the result can be poor endurance levels and low energy. Athletes and bodybuilders who regularly train hard may be able to improve their stamina with the help of NO supplements.
NO is naturally released into the body after sustained effort from muscles, increasing the size of blood vessels to allow increased oxygen flow. NO supplements can help prolong this process, making it easier to maintain a high level of endurance for extended periods of time, and creating an “extended pump.”