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has been a great day; spurred on by the university girls making their way to
their morning lectures my 8am run was the quickest yet. Then in the afternoon I
caught up with my old History teacher at the gym. But as expected quickly
following the usual niceties the war fanatical Mr Shorrock began meticulously
reminiscing the details of every British War from the 1800s to the present day.
This man really could talk for Britain so knowing I was in for the long haul I
nodded, agreed and said, “oh really” occasionally in an attempt to appear
interested whilst I began planning my next article on vitamins, minerals and
muscle growth in my head.
Vitamin C (Water Soluble)
Recommended Daily Allowance: 90mg for males and 75mg for females
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An anti-oxidant that helps control harmful free
radicals that interfere with muscle growth
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Lowers elevated cortisol levels, the stress
hormone responsible for lowering testosterone and negatively affecting muscle
growth.
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Greatly helps the immune System
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Helps in the synthesis of
hormones and amino acids
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Strengthens the capillaries
Sources
include: Sweet peppers, oranges, papaya, broccoli, strawberries
Inspired
by Mr Shorrocks ramblings I came to realise, Vitamin C is much like the army’s
nurses, fantastic for certain medical tasks however useless at others. So
remember don’t expect platoon 3’s chief nurse Linda to jump into the nearest
tank and breach enemy lines, since (and no disrespect to Linda) she’d be crap.
You see for the army to function efficiently Linda must be left to do her
specific job and others to do there’s, much like this next vitamin.
Vitamin E (Fat Soluble)
Recommended Daily Allowance: 15mg
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An anti-oxidant that helps control harmful free
radicals that interfere with muscle growth
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Prevents the oxidisation of
Vitamin A, polyunsaturated fats and cells
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Prolongs
the life of red blood cells and is necessary for the proper use of oxygen by
the body
Sources
Include: Sunflower deeds, almonds, brazil nuts, peanuts, spinach, broccoli,
sweet potatoes
Once
again Vitamin E, like the army’s supply of cutlery, great for certain tasks but
not so good for others. For instance I wouldn’t rate your chances of storming
the enemy’s base when heavily armed with a spoon and fork with a plate serving
as your shield. So know that although Vitamin E is great for certain things
needed within the body, others are needed for optimal muscle growth, such as
this next mineral.
Potassium
Recommended Daily Allowance: (not established) 4.7g
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Necessary for muscle contraction and growth
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Greatly aids in efficient cell function by maintaining fluid volume inside and
outside the cells
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Helps entrap water in the muscle thus supporting an anabolic environment
Sources
Include: Raisins, bananas, red meat, potatoes, cantaloupe
Once
more, a liken the potassium to an army’s priest, obviously great for all
religious matters however don’t expect him to be so good at others. For instance
don’t expect your dear reverend to put on his Speedos and goggles and get stuck
into a naval battle… I wouldn’t rate his chances even if he did get all his
swimming badges at school.
So there
you have it, priests, nurses and even cutlery all contribute to the success of
the army, much like the various vitamins and minerals that contribute to the
success of the body, however no one component is going to win the war for you
and no one vitamin or mineral is going to produce optimal muscle growth and thus
obtain you the perfect six pack. So know that you need all of them in the right
doses.
Anyway
that’s my article all planned in my head and now I must nod, agree and say, “oh
really” for a little longer whilst Mr Shorrock continues his lecture and I plan
what I’m having for tea tonight in my head.
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