25-01-2015, 00:48
Next up, Controlling and uncovering cortisol (in-depth). 
Following this paragraph below one could expect how elevated cortisol could make for a bad day in relation to NBE.
Vitamin C – This vitamin, mainly known for it’s anti-oxidant properties, may also have some anti-cortisol effects. A study done by Stone entitled “Effects of Vitamin C on cortisol and the Testosterone: cortisol ratio” showed a decrease in cortisol levels in 17 junior elite weight lifters. This study also showed that the individuals taking Vitamin C (an extra gram a day) improved their testosterone: cortisol ratio by over 20%. This type of decrease in cortisol can lead to increased muscle and connective tissue hypertrophy and enhanced recovery from training. Since Vitamin C also decreases your chances of suffering from a cold or flu infection by 30% (14) and may aid in collagen synthesis, it would be wise to take some extra vitamin C when involved in an intense weight training program.
CORTISOL and Muscle Breakdown
http://www.tsrf.com/articles/article_cortisol.htm
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Why Take Vitamin C?
10) Inflammation. There is gathering evidence that Vitamin C may improve inflammation, particularly in at risk men. One prominent example was a 2009 study showed that CRP (C-Reactive Protein) can be reduced by 25% in men (and women) with at risk levles > 1.0 mg/L. [14] What is remarkable is that this was achieved with a mere gram per day, which is a fairly low intake by "Linus Pauling" standards.
Vitamin C - My Current Dosage and Strategy
My (the author) strategy is to take 3 500 mg doses of Ester-C or one of the equivalent supplements. And I will take more if I feel as if I might be getting sick. And I always take Vitamin C with no fat in my stomach. Of course, this is no problem for me as I almost always consume a Low Fat Diet anyway.
NOTE: Regular Vitamin C is acidic and can be hard on the stomach: you may want to consider the Ester-C (500 mg) , which is neutralized, if you do decide to take it.
http://www.peaktestosterone.com/Why_Take_Vitamin_C.aspx
Following this paragraph below one could expect how elevated cortisol could make for a bad day in relation to NBE.
Quote:Cortisol can exert it’s effects on peripheral tissue. Once in circulation, cortisol is typically bound to a specific glucocorticoid-binding alpha2-globulin called transcortin. About 75% of cortisol is bound to transcortin, 15-20% bound less tightly to albumin, and 5% of circulating cortisol is unbound. This is an important factor to take into consideration when measuring cortisol levels. The 24-hour urinary excretion of unmetabolized cortisol is one of the best ways to accurately gauge cortisol levels. This helps take into account bound and free cortisol. Exogenous cortisol has a half-life of about 70-90 minutes. Cortisol can be converted to it’s 11-keto analogue cortisone (you know, the stuff you take when you have some bad swelling or inflammation).
Vitamin C – This vitamin, mainly known for it’s anti-oxidant properties, may also have some anti-cortisol effects. A study done by Stone entitled “Effects of Vitamin C on cortisol and the Testosterone: cortisol ratio” showed a decrease in cortisol levels in 17 junior elite weight lifters. This study also showed that the individuals taking Vitamin C (an extra gram a day) improved their testosterone: cortisol ratio by over 20%. This type of decrease in cortisol can lead to increased muscle and connective tissue hypertrophy and enhanced recovery from training. Since Vitamin C also decreases your chances of suffering from a cold or flu infection by 30% (14) and may aid in collagen synthesis, it would be wise to take some extra vitamin C when involved in an intense weight training program.
CORTISOL and Muscle Breakdown
http://www.tsrf.com/articles/article_cortisol.htm
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Why Take Vitamin C?
10) Inflammation. There is gathering evidence that Vitamin C may improve inflammation, particularly in at risk men. One prominent example was a 2009 study showed that CRP (C-Reactive Protein) can be reduced by 25% in men (and women) with at risk levles > 1.0 mg/L. [14] What is remarkable is that this was achieved with a mere gram per day, which is a fairly low intake by "Linus Pauling" standards.
Vitamin C - My Current Dosage and Strategy
My (the author) strategy is to take 3 500 mg doses of Ester-C or one of the equivalent supplements. And I will take more if I feel as if I might be getting sick. And I always take Vitamin C with no fat in my stomach. Of course, this is no problem for me as I almost always consume a Low Fat Diet anyway.
NOTE: Regular Vitamin C is acidic and can be hard on the stomach: you may want to consider the Ester-C (500 mg) , which is neutralized, if you do decide to take it.
http://www.peaktestosterone.com/Why_Take_Vitamin_C.aspx