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Backup Energy: Why Glucagon is Important

May 22, 2013 By DH Kiefer 10 Comments

More material from my original research notes: Your body needs to maintain a supply of fuel, and glucagon is a crucial part of this system. Considering the ample access people have to quality food, at least in America with all of our supermarkets and restaurants, glucagon is seldom seen in high … [Read more...]

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The Magic (Or Lack Thereof) of Soy

April 29, 2013 By DH Kiefer 16 Comments

More from my original research notes: Soybeans are used for damned near everything: as industrial lubricants, cleaners, diesel fuel additives, paint removers, crayons, meatless burgers, non-dairy ice cream, infant formulas, and high-concentration protein powders. Read the ingredient labels of … [Read more...]

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The Cortisol Challenge

March 28, 2013 By DH Kiefer 17 Comments

I know, it's a stupid fucking title for an article, but in this case, I'm challenging you to know your enemy. This is simple advice we’d all do well to follow, but in bodybuilding it’s easier said than done. The hormone cortisol is a prime example. Ask any bodybuilder—even the top guys in the world, … [Read more...]

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Eat Fat. Burn Fat.

March 15, 2013 By DH Kiefer 39 Comments

In my early days of spreading my crazy dieting Gospel—we’re talking over ten years ago now—I’d get bombarded with one question over and over, and it’s one people still sling my way: Do you need to eat fat to burn fat? … [Read more...]

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Can Nicotine Safely Burn Fat and Build Muscle? The Surprising Facts

November 21, 2012 By DH Kiefer 80 Comments

WARNING: This article isn’t for the general public. It’s definitely, unequivocally not. I wouldn’t tell you to run your daily driver on pure ethanol formulated for Grand Prix racing, so if you’re already happy riding around in that Honda Civic body of yours, more power to you. This post, however, is … [Read more...]

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