Alex Eriksson, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/alex-eriksson/ T Nation Articles Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:40:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://www.t-nation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/favicon.ico Alex Eriksson, Author at T NATION https://www.t-nation.com/author/alex-eriksson/ 32 32 Tip: Is Dark Chocolate a Bodybuilding Food? https://www.t-nation.com/lean-built-eating/tip-is-dark-chocolate-a-bodybuilding-food/ Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-is-dark-chocolate-a-bodybuilding-food/ As hard-training athletes, we're constantly seeking out anything that can accelerate muscle and strength gains, or promote fat loss. Well, it's time to rejoice. Your latest salvation may come in the form of chocolate. Say Hello To Epicatechin The benefits derived from chocolate, dark chocolate in particular, are caused by the presence of a flavonol

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]]> Tip: Can Heat Boost Muscle Growth? https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-can-heat-boost-muscle-growth/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/tip-can-heat-boost-muscle-growth/ The Heat Is On Don't shy away from using the gym sauna. Regular use of the sauna, Jacuzzi, or hot tub may improve your workout performance. Here's what intermittent heat can do. The Performance Enhancing Effects Exposure to heat can increase the amount of heat shock proteins (HSPs). These are specialized proteins which are protective

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]]> How Not to Go Bald https://www.t-nation.com/alpha-life/how-not-to-go-bald/ Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.t-nation.com/uncategorized/how-not-to-go-bald/ Is All Hair Loss the Same? No. In fact, there are numerous types of hair loss that can occur due to different things, such as autoimmune disorders or from using certain medications. But the most frequently occurring and frustrating is the type known as androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia simply means male pattern (or hereditary) hair

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