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		<title>Update on new products that have been released</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a list of the new products that just came out this week:
HGH UP
C-Bol
Vasolate
Golden Gains
Supremacy
Comatose
Cryoshock
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a list of the new products that just came out this week:</p>
<p><a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002838.html">HGH UP</a><br />
<a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002578.html">C-Bol</a><br />
<a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002576.html">Vasolate</a><br />
<a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002575.html">Golden Gains</a><br />
<a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002581.html">Supremacy</a><br />
<a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002583.html">Comatose</a><br />
<a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002582.html">Cryoshock</a></p>
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		<title>TestoPro by Anabolic Innovations is released</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AI released their new testosterone booster TestoPRO
Anabolic Innovations&#8217; TestoPRO™
In order to bring to the supplement industry a no frills, straight to the point, but effective testosterone booster, Anabolic Innovations presents TestoPRO™.
What is so special about TestoPRO™? 
Well for starters, it contains an ingredient that had been clinically proven to raise testosterone, in humans!  What [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AI released their new testosterone booster <a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002571.html">TestoPRO</a></p>
<p>Anabolic Innovations&#8217; TestoPRO™</p>
<p>In order to bring to the supplement industry a no frills, straight to the point, but effective testosterone booster, Anabolic Innovations presents TestoPRO™.</p>
<p>What is so special about TestoPRO™? </p>
<p>Well for starters, it contains an ingredient that had been clinically proven to raise testosterone, in humans!  What is this ingredient you ask?  It is nothing else but TestoFen. </p>
<p>Testofen is an extract of fenugreek seed containing the steroidal saponins, sapogenins and furostanol saponins , which are important precursors for the synthesis of a number of sex hormones.  This extract has been proven in human studies to raise free testosterone (the biologically active form) by an amazing 98.81 percent.  A 100 percent increase compared to that of the placebo group.  Just as important, not only does Testofen boost free testosterone, but it also aids in fat loss.  Not only did the participants in the study have significantly raised testosterone, they also didn’t gain any weight.  I know.  You want muscle, right?  You will like hearing this.  Skin fold thickness was measured at the beginning of the study, as well as the end of the study, at both the triceps and thigh regions.  On average, participant’s skin fold thickness was reduced 20.18 percent at the triceps and 14.64 percent at the thigh, while maintaining body weight?  What does that mean?  Only that while losing a substantial amount of fat in the skin fold thickness, participants gained an equal amount of muscle.  So they were losing fat and gaining muscle mass, at the same time!  Blood Urea nitrogen levels were significantly reduced after consumption of Testofen. This shows reduction in protein catabolism. This confirms muscle mass build up during the study while skin fold decrease took place.  This all sounds well and good, but what about safety of Testofen?  All these parameters were normal for all participants; Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Levels, Body Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rates, Alkaline Phosphate, Bilirubin [ Total, Direct and Indirect ], Creatinine, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, MCV, MCHC, RBC Count, WBC Count, Platelets, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Basophils, Eosinophils, and Neutrophils.  </p>
<p> What else is beneficial in TestoPRO™? </p>
<p>Thanks for asking.  Not only does TestoPRO™ contain one ingredient proven to raise free testosterone, but it contains two.  The other one is Divanil, a compound also proven to raise free testosterone by binding to sex-hormone-binding-globulin, or SHBG.  SHBG is a glycoprotein that binds to sex hormones, specifically testosterone and estradiol.  By using Divanil, a potent inhibitor of SHBG, we are able to dramatically increase the levels of free testosterone in the body.  Free testosterone is the only form of testosterone able to enter the cell and cause the positive benefits that testosterone will provide.</p>
<p>I know, you have heard that some testosterone boosters can cause issues with libido, and even raising estrogen, but that will not be the case with TestoPRO™.  The two ingredients that raise free testosterone will take care of your libido, perhaps even raising it to higher levels than normal, and we have also included an ingredient to modulate your estrogen levels, it is called Indole-3-Carbinol.  Indole-3-Carbinol is a compound found in high concentrations in Brassica family vegetables, including<br />
broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage (sounds like mom was right when she said eat your broccoli, huh?).  Indole-3-Carbinol has several effects, ranging from anti-cancer, to anti-oxidant, and finally the reason we included it in our formula – estrogen modulation.  The metabolism of estradiol results primarily in either 2-hydroxyestrone or 16a-hydroxyestrone, and to a lesser extent 4-hydroxyestrone.  It is known that 16a-hydroxyestrone causes proliferation of some breast tumor cell lines, while the alternative metabolite, 2-hydroxyestrone, demonstrates anti-estrogenic and anti-proliferative activity.  Indole-3-Carbinol helps the body to modulate estrogen to degrade into the healthier of the alternatives, as opposed to the other.  2-hydroxyestrone, as you read, has anti-estrogenic properties.</p>
<p>Now, none of these ingredients do much good if they aren’t active in your system long enough to reap the desired effects, so we have included two ingredients that help with increasing the bio-availability and maybe even increasing the amount of time these substances are active in your body.  These two ingredients are what known as quercetin, and Bioperine®.</p>
<p>Quercetin is a potent inhibitor of glucorodination and sulfation.  Inhibiting these two pathways results in increased bioavailability of the product you are taking.  Quercetin also has other benefits, ranging from being an anti-inflammatory agent, antioxidant, as well as a potential preventative aid for cancer, heart disease, or diabetes.</p>
<p>Piperine, in the patented form of BioPerine® enhances the body&#8217;s natural thermogenic activity-hence the term Thermonutrient®. This enhancement may be explained as a means of increasing the thermal energy sufficient to &#8220;power up&#8221; the mechanism related to thermogenesis. This in turn results in increased metabolic processes that creates a &#8220;demand&#8221; for &#8220;supply&#8221; of a broad range of nutrients that contribute to metabolism, i.e. vitamins, minerals, herbals, amino acids, etc. It is as if BioPerine® activates a metabolic paddle wheel, of sorts, that selectively provides a more efficient mode of nutrient transportation into the blood.</p>
<p>Q. So what exactly is TestoPRO™?<br />
A. TestoPRO™ is the culmination of several ingredients, proven by science to be beneficial in raising testosterone (Testofen™, and Divanil ™), naturally, as well as other ingredients proven by science to promote positive estrogen modulation towards the beneficial metabolites (Indole-3-Carbinol).  And finally, two ingredients that have been shown to aid in the absorption and bioavailabity of the package as a whole (Quercetin, Bioperine®).</p>
<p>Q. What is so good about Testofen™?<br />
A. Testofen is an extract of fenugreek seed containing the steroidal saponins, sapogenins and furostanol saponins , which are important precursors for the synthesis of a number of sex hormones.  This extract has been proven in human studies to raise free testosterone (the biologically active form) by an amazing 98.81 percent.</p>
<p>Q. What is so good about Divanil™?<br />
A. Divanil ™ is a compound tried, tested and scientifically proven to enhance free testosterone by binding to sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG).  SHBG keeps your testosterone bound, and by adding in Divanil™, much more testosterone is free in your system, and you can reap its positive effects.</p>
<p>Q. TestoPRO™ contains something called Indole-3-Carbinol.  What does this do?<br />
A. Indole-3-Carbinol is a compound found in high concentrations in Brassica family vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage (sounds like mom was right when she said eat your broccoli, huh?).  Indole-3-Carbinol has several effects, ranging from anti-cancer, to anti-oxidant, and finally the reason we included it in our formula – estrogen modulation.  Metabolism of estradiol results primarily in either 2-hydroxyestrone or 16a-hydroxyestrone, and to a lesser extent 4-hydroxyestrone.  It is known that 16a-hydroxyestrone causes proliferation of some breast tumor cell lines, while the alternative metabolite, 2-hydroxyestrone, demonstrates anti-estrogenic and anti-proliferative activity.  Indole-3-Carbinol helps the body to modulate estrogen to degrade into the healthier of the alternatives, as opposed to the other.  2-hydroxyestrone, as you read, has anti-estrogenic properties.</p>
<p>Q. So how does Bioperine® fit into the formula?<br />
A. Piperine, in the patented form of BioPerine® enhances the body&#8217;s natural thermogenic activity-hence the term Thermonutrient®.<br />
This enhancement may be explained as a means of increasing the thermal energy sufficient to &#8220;power up&#8221; the mechanism related to thermogenesis. This in turn results in increased metabolic processes that creates a &#8220;demand&#8221; for &#8220;supply&#8221; of a broad range of nutrients that contribute to metabolism, i.e. vitamins, minerals, herbals, amino acids, etc. It is as if BioPerine® activates a metabolic paddle wheel, of sorts, that selectively provides a more efficient mode of nutrient transportation into the blood.</p>
<p>Q. And quercetin?<br />
A. Quercetin has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of glucorodination and sulfation.  Inhibiting those two pathways result in increased bioavailability.</p>
<p>Q. Excellent. So what are the dosing recommendations?<br />
A. Two caps per serving, 2 times per day.</p>
<p>Q. Spaced out, or all at once?<br />
A. Space them out. One in the AM, one in the PM.</p>
<p>Q. How long does a bottle last?<br />
A. One month at recommended dosing.</p>
<p>Q. How long can I use it for?<br />
A. We recommend four to eight week cycles.</p>
<p>Q. Will TestoPRO™ lose effectiveness over time?<br />
A. We have no reason to expect so.  However, we still recommend no longer than 8 week cycles to keep maximum product efficacy.</p>
<p>Q. Does TestoPRO™ cause HPTA shutdown?<br />
A. No, it is non-hormonal anabolic.  It may even aid in HPTA function.</p>
<p>Q. Does it matter if taken with or without food?<br />
A. No.</p>
<p>Q. Will I gain strength?<br />
A. Assuming your diet and training are correct, yes.</p>
<p>Q. Do you think TestoPRO™ would be strong enough to retain muscle while cutting?<br />
A. Study results show significant reduction in skin fold thickness, indicating fat loss, while not losing weight.</p>
<p>Q. Since SHBG binds estrogen as well as androgens, will there be estrogen related issues?<br />
A. That would be very unlikely.  That is why we included the aforementioned Indole-3-Carbinol.</p>
<p>Q. Will TestoPRO™ give me acne?<br />
A. It is possible for those who are susceptible.  Any effective testosterone booster will result in the increased chance of acne.</p>
<p>Q. I have noticed some cool vascularity using TestoPRO™. What is causing this?<br />
A. That is most likely the positive effects of Divanil™ on nitric oxide synthesis.  Just another positive effect.</p>
<p>Q. I have a medical condition. Will TestoPRO™ cause problems with any medication I am taking?<br />
A. Always consult your doctor before using any new products.</p>
<p>For maximum muscle gains and fat loss, we suggest trying our newly developed SWOLE Stack™.  Consisting of TestoPRO™, Glycobol™, and STOKED™, resulting in amazing, natural, and sustainable gains.</p>
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		<title>Thermogum on presale</title>
		<link>http://www.growingco.org/thermogum-on-presale-26.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nutraplanet has put the long awaited Thermogum on presale.
&#8220;Presale ETA 9/18 &#8212; More Info Coming Soon
Ingredients: Gum Base, Xylitol, raspberry ketones, caffeine anhydrous, Cinnamon Oil, Geranium Extract, Black Pepper Extract, Isomalt, Calcium Stearate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, gum arabic, sucralose, carnauba wax
Directions: Chew 1 piece , 2 times a day. Do not exceed 4 pieces [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nutraplanet has put the long awaited <a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002567.html">Thermogum</a> on presale.</p>
<p>&#8220;Presale ETA 9/18 &#8212; More Info Coming Soon</p>
<p>Ingredients: Gum Base, Xylitol, raspberry ketones, caffeine anhydrous, Cinnamon Oil, Geranium Extract, Black Pepper Extract, Isomalt, Calcium Stearate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, gum arabic, sucralose, carnauba wax</p>
<p>Directions: Chew 1 piece , 2 times a day. Do not exceed 4 pieces in a 24 hour period&#8221;</p>
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		<title>AI releases cynostane!</title>
		<link>http://www.growingco.org/ai-releases-cynostane-25.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AI releases a new PH called Cynostane. Looks similar to Sdrol in composition.
Here is a bit of info:

Cynostane: Helping Build a Better You
    * Rapid Muscle Grown
    * Rock Hard Physique
    * INSANE Strength
    * Maximize Fat Loss
    * Enhance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AI releases a new PH called <a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1002562.html">Cynostane</a>. Looks similar to Sdrol in composition.</p>
<p>Here is a bit of info:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Cynostane: Helping Build a Better You</p>
<p>    * Rapid Muscle Grown<br />
    * Rock Hard Physique<br />
    * INSANE Strength<br />
    * Maximize Fat Loss<br />
    * Enhance Endurance<br />
    * Build a Better You</p>
<p>AI Cynostane is the first release in AI&#8217;s Black Label. If you are looking to take your workout&#8217;s, strength gains, and lean muscle mass to new heights then get ready, Cynostane is here to take you there. Cynostane is, however, a very potent compound and should not be used by those new to weightlifting/bodybuilding.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>ADRENALEAN: Coming Soon</title>
		<link>http://www.growingco.org/adrenalean-coming-soon-21.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ADRENALEAN: Coming Soon From Designer Supplements
Ingredient profile coming soon.
FAQ coming soon.
Testers coming soon.
Writeup teaser coming&#8230;.now.
&#8220;Next Generation?&#8221; No thanks. With Adrenalean, Designer Supplements goes one step further and introduces the future of stimulating fatburners and carves its own niche in the weight loss industry both for competitive athletes, as well as the average individual aiming to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/company-promotions/82437-adrenalean-coming-soon.html">ADRENALEAN</a>: Coming Soon From Designer Supplements</p>
<p>Ingredient profile coming soon.<br />
FAQ coming soon.<br />
Testers coming soon.</p>
<p>Writeup teaser coming&#8230;.now.</p>
<p>&#8220;Next Generation?&#8221; No thanks. With Adrenalean, Designer Supplements goes one step further and introduces the future of stimulating fatburners and carves its own niche in the weight loss industry both for competitive athletes, as well as the average individual aiming to shed some pounds. Adrenalean truly is the very best fat burning product designed to date as it is not simply a collection of stimulating compound aimed to make you &#8216;feel&#8217; like you&#8217;re losing weight, it actually helps you lose weight! Each individual component of the product has been carefully researched for effectiveness and the suitable dose, and has been combined with synergistic compounds that make Adrenalean unbeatable. Beginning with the Euphroamine formula, Designer Supplements introduces another potent fatloss ingredient to the industry&#8230;&#8230;</p>
<p>On a lighter note, the <a href="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/general-chat/80768-new-american-gladiators.html">new American Gladiators</a> is coming back!!</p>
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		<title>Controlled Labs Golden Finish / Gaspari Plasmajet</title>
		<link>http://www.growingco.org/controlled-labs-golden-finish-20.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rumors are swirling about what Controlled Labs Golden Finish is. 
Some say these are the ingredients but nothing has been confirmed.
betaine anhydrous
inulin
whey protein hydrolysate
Potassium/PGF2a
phenylalanine
whey protein isolate
aminogen
Dicalcium Phosphate
rice
carbogen
corn
l-leucine
Also Gaspari is releasing their new NO product called Plasmajet. The ingredient profile:
Serving Size: 10 caps
Servings Per Container: 16 (Full 30 day supply)
Vitamin C 1600mg
Gaspari Proprietary Vaso Expansion Sustained [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rumors are swirling about what Controlled Labs <a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/1001606.html">Golden Finish</a> is. </p>
<p>Some say these are the ingredients but nothing has been confirmed.</p>
<p>betaine anhydrous<br />
inulin<br />
whey protein hydrolysate<br />
Potassium/PGF2a<br />
phenylalanine<br />
whey protein isolate<br />
aminogen<br />
Dicalcium Phosphate<br />
rice<br />
carbogen<br />
corn<br />
l-leucine</p>
<p>Also Gaspari is releasing their new NO product called <a href="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplements/80773-gaspari-plasma-jet.html">Plasmajet</a>. The ingredient profile:</p>
<p>Serving Size: 10 caps<br />
Servings Per Container: 16 (Full 30 day supply)<br />
Vitamin C 1600mg<br />
Gaspari Proprietary Vaso Expansion Sustained Release and Nitro Production Formula: 3,402mg<br />
Arginine Blend(Arginine Dichloride, Calcium Arginine Chelate), Epimedium Extract (Standardized for 50% Icariin), GynoStemma pentaphyllum Extract (standardized for 95% Gypenosides), Salvia militiorrhiza Extract (Standardized for 35% Cryptoanshinone), NADH</p>
<p>Gaspari Proprietary Hypertrophic Vaso Expansion Support Formula: 466 mg<br />
Peak ATP Adenosine 5 triphosphate Disodium Salt, Inositol Hexanicotinate, R-Alpha Luipoic Acid, Red Wine Extract (Standardized for 90% polyphenols).</p>
<p>Gaspari Proprietary Immediate Release Enhancement Formula: 3510 mg<br />
Glycerol, Rhodiola rosea Root Extract (standardized for 5% rosavins), Theobromide</p>
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		<title>Health Benefits of Green Tea</title>
		<link>http://www.growingco.org/health-benefits-of-green-tea-4.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:07:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Japanese have been doing it right all along, and the rest of the world is just starting to notice.  Green Tea (and Green Tea Extract) contain a very powerful antioxidant called EGCG (short for epigallocatechin-3 gallate).  Antioxidants are thought in the science world to combat free radicals in your body, which are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Japanese have been doing it right all along, and the rest of the world is just starting to notice.  Green Tea (and <a href="http://anabolicminds.com/store/185.html">Green Tea Extract</a>) contain a very powerful antioxidant called EGCG (short for epigallocatechin-3 gallate).  Antioxidants are thought in the science world to combat free radicals in your body, which are leading causes of diseases such as cancer by causing damage to our tissues at the cellular level.  Antioxidants are molecules which can safely interact with free radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital molecules are damaged (as in Vitamin C), or seek out and scavenge free radicals ( as in Vitamin E ). This is where it can be noted that research has indicated that one of the main antioxidants found in green tea ( epigallocatechin 3-gallate a.k.a. EGCG ) has been found to be much more powerful than both Vitamins C and E. Compared to other known antioxidants, EGCG was found to be 100 times more effective than vitamin C, 25 times more effective than Vitamin E and twice as powerful as resveratrol at neutralizing free radicals.</p>
<p><strong>How much Green Tea should I be taking to help?</strong></p>
<p>The answer?  It really all depends on how potent the Green Tea you are taking is.  Check the label.  If the polyphenols are around 90%, then 1,000mg is probably a good daily dose.  If the polyphenols are less than 90%, I&#8217;d recommend going with 1,500mg daily.  </p>
<p><strong>How should I be taking Green Tea?</strong></p>
<p>If you like the tea itself, by all means feel free to make yourself a good old fashioned cup of tea a couple of times per day.  If you&#8217;re like me and don&#8217;t like to drink tea, you can pick up a good green tea extract supplement and take them throughout the deal.  I recommend taking them before your meals, as they do contain a bit of caffeine and I didn&#8217;t feel right taking them on an empty stomach.  Feeling was similar to drinking coffee in the morning and not eating breakfast.  Nothing harmful about it, just didn&#8217;t feel &#8220;right&#8221;.  </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s to green tea and here&#8217;s to a healthier you!</p>
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