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BCAA and the liver and kidneys: is it safe

BCAA and the liver and kidneys: why branched-chain amino acids are metabolized in muscle, their therapeutic use in cirrhosis, the nitrogen load on the kidneys, and risks in CKD and rare diseases.

Andriy Melnyk · 9 min
Recovery

Creatine vs HMB: which to choose and for whom

Creatine or HMB — which to choose for a strength athlete, a beginner, an older person, or a weight-class athlete. A practical breakdown from the editorial team with doses from research.

Maksym Shevchuk · 6 min
Tips

Electrolytes and the liver and kidneys: is it safe

Electrolyte supplements and the kidneys and liver: how the kidneys regulate sodium, potassium, and magnesium, when an excess is dangerous, hyponatremia, medications, and tests. An editorial breakdown.

Andriy Melnyk · 8 min
News

Salt and water before going on stage: the risks

Why water loading, cutting out salt, and diuretics before a bodybuilding competition are dangerous: physiology, electrolyte disturbances, arrhythmias, and evidence-based recommendations.

Iryna Bondar · 4 min
Reviews

Amlodipine interactions with other medications

Interactions of amlodipine with other medications and supplements: CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers, simvastatin, clarithromycin, tacrolimus, sildenafil, grapefruit, NSAIDs, and stimulants. What patients and athletes should know.

Iryna Bondar · 10 min
Tips

BCAA and the liver and kidneys: is it safe

BCAA and the liver and kidneys: why branched-chain amino acids are metabolized in muscle, their therapeutic use in cirrhosis, the nitrogen load on the kidneys, and risks in CKD and rare diseases.

Maksym Shevchuk · 5 min