Adriana Plechová
Články autora
Psychology and weight loss: self-confidence, stress, and body image
According to research, people who are obese are more likely to have lower self-esteem and a poorer self-image than people of normal weight.
Hormones and weight loss: testosterone, IGF-1, and the impact on metabolism
It is estimated that 80 per cent of people with obesity have at least one hormonal disorder — whether it be insulin resistance, low testosterone…
What to eat when you want to lose weight: the basics of nutrition for weight loss
Try typing ‘what to eat if I want to lose weight’ into a search engine — you’ll find a truly wide range of opinions, often…
How Much Weight Is Healthy to Lose in a Month and Why Rapid Weight Loss Fails
Imagine two people who start losing weight on the same day. After a week, one proudly reports a loss of three kilos, whilst the other…
Obesity as a Disease: Stages, Causes and Health Risks
Obesity is a disease, not an aesthetic problem or a matter of willpower. The World Health Organisation classified it as a disease more than seventy…
How to Lose Weight Healthily: Obesity, Hormones and Long-Term Solutions
The question “how to lose weight” is one of the most frequently searched health-related queries in Slovakia, and this is no coincidence. According to Eurobesity,…
Ecdysterone: Effects, Research, and Regulation in Sports
Imagine a purely plant-based supplement with anabolic properties so potent that scientists in a WADA-sponsored study actually recommended adding it to the banned substances list…
Peruvian Maca: Effects, Uses, and Potential Risks
Peruvian Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is one of the most sought-after plants in the category of natural performance and libido enhancers. But is it supported by…
Tribulus terrestris: Effects, Myths and Scientific Facts
Tribulus terrestris is likely the most well-known herbal supplement associated with testosterone in the world, and at the same time, one of the most debated.
Zinc: Effects, Usage and Most Common Mistakes
Zinc influences more than 300 different processes in the human body – from cell division and wound healing to the production of hormones.
Plant-Based Substances and Performance: Facts Over Marketing
Tribulus, ashwagandha, maca, or Tongkat Ali — in advertisements, all these natural substances promise better performance, higher testosterone, and greater muscle mass. But what is…
Pre-Workout Fatigue: How to Boost Your Energy Without Overtraining
You might be familiar with this situation – you have a workout planned, but you feel too tired to look forward to it.
SARMs: What They Are, How They Work, and What Research Says
A trend is spreading across fitness forums and social media: capsules with natural-sounding names that promise up to 5 kg of lean muscle per month…
Prohormones and Designer Steroids: Effects, Risks, and What Research Says
In a supplement store, a product sits on the shelf called "Natural Testosterone Booster" or "Legal Steroid Alternative"
Peptides: What They Are, How They Work, and What Scientific Research Says
A young footballer tears his Achilles tendon, and the doctor's prognosis is grim: six months of rehabilitation. A friend advises him: "Try peptides, you'll be…
Pre-Workout Supplements: How to Use, Time, and Choose the Right One for Your Training
The global market for pre-workout supplements exceeds $20 billion. Approximately 30% of new fitness center members reach for these products within their first month of…
What to Eat and Take Before a Workout: Food vs. Supplements
Did you know that most recreational athletes show up to their workouts without any pre-workout nutritional preparation? Yet, the question of what to eat before…
Scientific Overview of Pre-Workout Supplements caffeine • BCAA • arginine • magnesium • creatine • active ingredients • dosage • timing • stimulants • safety
Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world – approximately 90% of adults in Western countries consume it regularly.
