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What is the Best Way to Use Amino Acids for Muscle Recovery?
Ask Dr. Cohen #1 How to Use Amino Acids, How Do Amino Acids Work, and How Much Protein Do You Need? By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 Welcome to the first in our Ask Dr. Cohen series! Got a question? Submit it here or use the chat button for a chance to be featured in a future article. How should I use amino acids after a workout? When used regularly, FundAminos™ is the most powerful protein support available. Just two scoops provide the equivalent of 40 g of dietary protein per day, with only 35 calories. Unlike...
Do Long Workouts Lower Testosterone? - Ask Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D.
Ask Dr. Cohen #2 Low Testosterone in Men, Zone Workouts, When to Drink Amino Acids, and the Best Vitamin D Supplement By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 Welcome to the Ask Dr. Cohen series, part #2! Got a question? Submit it here or use the chat button and it may be featured in a future article. Do long workouts lower testosterone in men? Yes. Numerous clinical studies confirm that intense workouts lasting over one hour decrease testosterone. Why? At about the 60-minute mark, the body ramps up stress hormone output (especially cortisol) to protect itself from sustained...
Here's why donating blood is not only helpful but healthy - Ask Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D.
Ask Dr. Cohen #3 Should You Donate Blood, How Many Nitrates Do You Need, and What Makes PureClean Supplements Special? By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 Welcome to the Ask Dr. Cohen series, part #3! Got a question? Submit it here or use the chat button and it may be featured next time. Should men over 30 donate blood for health? Yes—especially if you’re male and over 30. Iron overload is one of the most overlooked health risks today. Most people are copper deficient and iron overloaded, which damages mitochondria and drives chronic disease. Regular blood donation...
What are the best beet nitrate oxide supplements? Ask Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D.
Ask Dr. Cohen #4 Nitric Oxide Boosts, Best Supplements, Amino Acids, and Protein By Dr. Rick Cohen • Updated September 8, 2025 Welcome to the Ask Dr. Cohen series, part #4! Got a question? Use this form or the chat button to have your question(s) answered in a future article. Can I take citrulline instead of beet juice for a nitric oxide boost? Thanks for the inquiry, Terry. The short answer: not if you want the real benefits. Products like Swiss RX are basically just citrulline with a touch of polyphenols—nothing special. If you’re looking for a more effective nitric...