Are you in a marriage where you’re constantly saying and thinking my wife resents me? I know this is a very stressful thing, because I was there once…and there are tons of other men there now as well.

If you feel your wife resents you, or if she says she resents you, it’s important to realize that this CAN be turned around. But you have to act fast, and you have to do things a certain way. But first you have to…

Understand Why You’re In a Marriage Saying My Wife Resents Me

There are plenty of surface reasons that will cause a wife to begin resenting a husband.

Here’s the deal. If you’re abusive, then I can’t help you with this article. Actually yes I can, I can tell you that you must get help IMMEDIATELY! You need not to worry about how you’ll look to others, you need only to get your wife out of the abusive situation, and help for yourself.

Now if that’s not the issue, then the surface reasons are very likely not the real issues.

What does that mean?

You’ll see very soon.

Most of the time the resentment will show up as something like “you don’t spend enough time with me”, “you don’t treat me special enough”, “you don’t buy me gifts”, etc. etc. All of the usual things that you hear that a husband is supposed to do!

If you’re not spending any time with your wife, and you’re completely neglecting her then there might be some validity there. But for the most part this is not the real reason. It may be what your wife actually FEELS is the reason, but the truth is that what’s more than likely happened is that you’ve seized to be the MAN in her life that she needs.

This will cause feelings of resentment…but here’s the tricky part…she may not even realize it.

This is the thing. Most women don’t realize that down deep, what they need in a man is an alpha male. They’re ultra attracted to this type of man down deep to their core, way back from their cavewoman days. It’s built into their DNA.

But what they’re told by society is that they need a beta man, who kisses their butts and buys them flowers, etc. etc. The thing is that if you’re a man that’s kissing your wife’s butt, and your not being the type of alpha male that they NEED then they still will resent you.

It can be very confusing for everyone involved, but ultimately the answer is to become the alpha male that she ultimately down deep to her core truly wants. That will not only end you having to say my wife resents me, but will have your wife nearly worshiping you, basically becoming more attracted to you than ever before.

Dr. Eric Serrano is the ace sought out by elite athletes around the world for help with the most difficult of problems. He spends a large part of his time promoting the health of his everyday family practice patients in Pickerington, a suburb of Columbus Ohio. Amongst the thousands of patients are elite athletes from around the globe who will travel to the ends of the earth to consult with Dr. Serrano.

A wide array of athletes from the NFL, NHL, MLB in addition to countless elite amateurs make up Eric’s elite client list of athletes. His cohesive expertise comes from years of practicing medicine and his career as a record-breaking powerlifter. As an athlete and family man, Eric understands the needs of his clients and pushes himself to stay on the cutting edge of training, supplementation, nutrition, injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement.

Dr. Serrano is a graduate of Kansas State University and earned his medical degree at Kansas University. Currently, he is a professor of family practice medicine at the Ohio State University. One will never have an idea of what extreme demand exists for Dr. Serrano’s services, which is obvious by viewing a message log full of inquiries from elite athletes, strength coaches and related practitioners around the world. He is truly the expert of experts, only the elite come to for guidance and information.

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JP: Let’s start with protein. How much does one need if they are training heavy to put on strength and size?

Dr. S: That’s an easy answer. If you are a male, 1 – 1.5 grams per pound. The maximum would be 2 grams per pound if you are training extremely heavy plus doing aerobic exercise. If you are a female. 0.8 grams per pound is sufficient. These recommendations are for people who are not taking anabolic steroids of course.

JP: How about for fat reduction?

Dr. S: It is more important to manipulate fat and carbohydrate levels for body fat reduction than overall caloric intake. In fact, some people do not consume enough calories for true fat loss to occur. The above-mentioned protein ratios apply here as well.

JP: You always hear the casein vs. whey debate and I know that you’ve actually separated proteins for their predominant anabolic or anti-catabolic properties. Can you briefly explain this? What are the best protein powders on the market?

Dr. S: First of all, I do not believe that whey isolates are the best. Let me explain why. When we simplify things, we tend to destroy other things along the way. For example, going from milk to whey destroys many of the growth-support proteins. Taking this a step further, processing whey alters the alpha-lactalbumin to beta-lactoglobulin ratio so that the latter is in greater concentration in the end product. Well, guess what, beta-lactoglobulin is the most allergenic protein of them all!

To answer the casein vs. whey question, it depends on the process. There’s calcium, potassium and sodium caseinate, but I prefer to use milk protein isolate that has all the proteins together or micellar casein which seems to be a superior source. For whey, I favor whey concentrate which is cheap, pure and better quite frankly. There’s a supplement called ImmunoPro which is not cheap, but has a more favorable alpha-lactalbumin to beta-lactoglobulin ratio and is one of the best products on the market.

To gain size, you want proteins with both anabolic and anti-catabolic properties. Anti-catabolic proteins are rapidly absorbed and will prevent breakdown of muscle (eg. free-form and branched-chain amino acids which get in the system quick, raise insulin which prevents the muscle from breaking down) while anabolic proteins will help build muscle (eg. red meat).

As far as I’m concerned, the best proteins on the market are Beverly International Ultra Size (which also has beef in it), Biotest Low-Carb GROW!, Champion Nutrition Met Max, ImmunoPro as I already mentioned, MD+ Myosin, and a meal replacement powder called Micellean Bioactive Superfood from VPX which tastes pretty good too.

One more thing regarding protein, you can snack on soy beans if you wish, but no time in a male’s life should they consume a soy protein isolate!

JP: Many people are looking for ways to naturally increase testosterone levels. Any suggestions?

Dr. S: Believe it or not, there are some studies (on resistance trained athletes) that show that eating too much protein can actually decrease testosterone levels especially when fat and carb levels are low. There is a direct correlation between dietary (saturated and monounsaturated) fat and testosterone – in general, the higher the fat intake, the higher the T levels. Olive oil, cheese, are red meat are excellent sources. Many athletes stick to only lean cuts of meat – it’s these guys in particular that can attain an erection but have a hard time keeping it (pardon the pun!) Also, a study just came out recently showing that tribulus specifically from Bulgaria (not Japan, China or India) and from the fruit (not the stem or the roots) elevated LH and testosterone levels.

JP: How can you naturally control dreaded cortisol levels?

Dr. S: Well, every time you eat, you lower cortisol levels – raising insulin lowers cortisol – that’s a natural response. So, the first method would be to eat frequent small meals. There are certain supplements that will lower cortisol levels naturally: rhodiola rosea (600 mg), panax ginseng (2 studies now show that it decreases cortisol levels – you need a minimum of 1 gram), PS (400-800 mg). Fats are also very important particularly monounsaturated fats, but no matter who you are and what you do, the best way to decrease cortisol levels is sleeping at least 8 hours a night! There’s a book called Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, and Survival by T.S. Wiley & Bent Formby that illustrates this. The process involves circadian rhythms of hormones and timing of melatonin levels. There were an incredible number of studies performed on this subject, but on average 8 hours of sleep (optimal being 9) is necessary every night. The key is not watching tv late at night. One study I recall involved placing people in a dark room and shining a little light bulb behind the knee for 20 minutes to see what would happen. The subjects’ sleeping pattern changed even though they were in a dark room, and in only 2 weeks, the melatonin levels of all the subjects was completely altered so you know that the skin has some type of sensitivity to light. That’s why in the summer, we stay up longer because there is more light and in the winter, the opposite occurs. Since there’s less light, we feel more tired, stressed and depressed and we want to go to bed earlier. It makes sense!

JP: How would you go about regenerating the adrenals after say a lengthy period of stimulant abuse?

Dr. S: If you use stimulants or thermogenics for more than 12 weeks, you kill the adrenal glands. It takes about 8 weeks to recover. To regenerate them, you need to take adrenal gland supporters (eg. Standard Process Drenamin, Metagenics Adrenogen), vitamin C (at least 3 grams a day), DHEA, and fish oil. In fact, the adrenal glands are 60% fat – polyunsaturated fats are important here (they will also decrease cortisol levels). Again, sleep is crucial.

JP: Or how would you cleanse the liver after a steroid cycle which included orals?

Dr. S: Okay, make sure that you have some liver tests (i.e. blood work) done by your physician to obtain a baseline. This is one of the few times that I agree to a medium protein diet. In addition, it is important that you do not smoke, drink (alcohol), take Tylenol, birth control pills or other drugs during this time. To clean the liver, you need the right foods. Eggs are useful in this situation – the lecithin found in eggs will help. As far as supplements are concerned, liver tablets (Beverly International Ultra-40), milk thistle, glutathione, and glutamine also helps the liver. Finally, 25-50 grams of vitamin C taken intravenously has been shown to regenerate the liver. I use this approach in my office occasionally when I have a patient with hepatitis A, B or C and the results are incredible!

JP: Okay, let’s give the reader an example of how you diagnose things. We’ll take the thyroid for example. You’ve mentioned that you check TSH, T4, T3, reverse T3 and triglycerides as well as ask questions about hair loss, constipation, weakness, palpitations, and usage of carbs and caffeine. What exactly do you look for and how do you go about correcting some of these anomalies? How about boosting the thyroid gland, what would you suggest?

Dr. S: Yes, the biggest problem I’ve seen in this area is that some labs return normal and you assume everything is fine so you do nothing – you must listen to the patient! If the thyroid is borderline, meaning that TSH is between 2.5 and 3.0, you can use adrenal supplementation for 4 weeks. If after 4 weeks you do not see results, then I would recommend thyroid medication. Armour thyroid is a natural thyroid that contains both T3 and T4. If you have someone with hyperthyroidism, then putting them on a thyroid medication may actually help to lower their levels.

JP: You’re not a fan of milk, but you don’t mind other dairy products like cottage cheese or even whipping cream. Why is this? Also, what type of cottage cheese do you recommend (i.e. organic, low or high fat, does it matter?) and when?

Dr. S: Let’s clear up the first part: it’s not that I’m not a fan of milk, I’m not a fan of pasteurizing and homogenizing milk! Heating at high temperatures for a short period of time is okay, I guess, but filtering the fat through small filters completely changes the composition of milk. Raw milk is great but it is difficult to obtain (unless, of course, you get it straight from the breast!) Goat milk is a better choice than cow milk because it has more fat and less carbohydrates, and it tends to be a lot friendlier for people with milk allergies because the protein sources are different. Cottage cheese is one cheese that will actually elevate sugar and insulin levels. I would recommend organic, high fat (the highest you could find) cottage cheese.

JP: Explain why you believe this whole concept of acidity is faulty.

Dr. S: I assume that you are talking about the acidity of the blood. This being the case, the human system is so keen on controlling the pH of the blood that any change affects the body. For that reason, the body will try to fight acidity or even alkalization. I don’t believe too much on this concept. I do agree, however, that certain foods will affect the pH of the blood for a short period of time, but it’s nothing to worry about. The most common change in pH is secondary to a lack of oxygen. If this happens and you go too acidic, then you’re in deep shit!

I have a problem with those that claim that eating too much meat will make you too acidic. Let’s go back to prehistoric times when there was no agriculture so there were no grains. Basically, we had to hunt to eat. We ate lots of meat and got our fiber from eating intestines not grains. In the summer, we had plenty of fruit to feed on (like cherries, strawberries, etc.) but what happened when winter came? It’s gone! The only thing left is food that is walking around so we had to follow this food that would migrate south. Now, we would stumble across other sources, like bananas for instance, which would influence nutrient intake. Our bodies, therefore, were never deficient because we would transition between seasons – this is one of the reasons why I believe in a food rotation diet. Anyhow, to get back to my original point, if you’re going to tell me that eating meat is going to make me acidic than there were a lot of acidic people millions of years ago and we would not have survived!

JP: What are your views on food combining?

Dr. S: The body is prepared to digest food, plain and simple. It does not have a separate blueprint for each individual food. You think your body automatically recognizes that you’re eating a banana or a strawberry? No, it doesn’t work that way. It is true, though, that combining certain foods can affect you hormonally. For instance, eating carbohydrates with protein will elevate insulin levels and facilitate the transport of amino acids into the muscle cell which is beneficial post-workout. However, people are misguided if they feel that food combining will aid digestion. If you have a healthy digestive system than food combining is unnecessary. If this is not the case, then fix it!

JP: Can you clear up the whole egg issue. For one, some people don’t believe that we digest eggs all that well and that they are a common food allergy; whereas, others feel that since they are so similar to human tissue, they are easy to digest. Then there’s the issue of cooking them or not. On one side of the coin is Dr. Mercola who believes that cooking destroys some beneficial enzymes and nutrients and that the risk of salmonella poisoning is actually quite rare. Then there’s John Berardi who says that cooking the eggs will increase their absorption. And finally, the whole egg and cholesterol issue.

Dr. S: Eggs are one of the most allergenic foods you could eat. Is there a difference between boiling, scrambling, or eating raw eggs? Yes. The more you cook eggs, the greater the free form amino acids. Eating raw eggs provides intact proteins which is more allergenic. Boiling is a step in the right direction, but scramble your eggs as much as possible. Mercola is right in that cooking will destroy some enzymes, but it’s a trade-off where I prefer less allergies over more enzymes. I definitely agree with Berardi that cooking eggs will increase their absorption.

Cholesterol and eggs is not an issue at all. I can’t believe that people still suggest this to be true! Almost every hormone you have is cholesterol-based except for protein-based hormones like insulin and growth hormone. The lower your cholesterol levels after the age of 55, the higher the chance of cancer!

JP: You impressed me with your knowledge of kinesiology and your diagnostic skills. What are some of the common weight training injuries that you see in your practice?

Dr. S: The most common weight training injuries that I see are imbalances between the frontal superficial line versus the back superficial line. Visit http://www.anatomytrains.com for more information. Hamstrings are notorious for being tight. Also, I notice many people lacking the supporting muscles. For instance, it’s common to see weak lats with strong upper traps pulling the shoulder girdle closer to the clavicle which causes impingement of the rotator cuff. Also, stress-related injuries which affects posture results in weaker muscles that are more prone to injury.

JP: While we’re talking about injuries, any tips or supplements that will speed up healing?

Dr. S: There are many supplements that will speed up healing. Research has shown that digestive enzymes will help injuries. They act as anti-inflammatories and will even help reduce cancer. Another big one, albeit through a separate mechanism, is glucosamine and chondroitin. These are more applicable to the joint (as is collagen); whereas, enzymes (specifically bromelain) will act on the tendons. Fats are also important. Fish oils and GLA have been shown to have a potent anti-inflammatory effect. Other supplements include Vitamins C (2 grams) and E (800 IU’s), MSM, reishi mushroom, cat’s claw, tumeric, feverfew but the dosage used will depend on the injury.

JP: You’ve mentioned some impressive numbers with regards to your own training and I saw you perform multiple repetitions of towel chin-ups with ease. Do you have any strength tips that you would like to share?

Dr. S: Wow, I never knew you were so impressed with me, JP! First of all, the most common mistake I see is overtraining. If you’re over 35 years old and do more than 10-12 sets per body part, you are overtraining! If you do legs more than twice a week (depending on your state), you’re overtraining! In a strength phase, work your legs only once a week and your total workouts should not exceed 3 times a week especially if you are performing any aerobics. Always keep in mind the stress factors of your client, such as work, rest, nutrition, family, etc. I have research that clearly demonstrates training more than 3 days a week elevates cortisol levels for up to 4 days. This is important because elevated cortisol levels will not help you build muscle! You want to have an acute destroying effect on the muscles and then stop it – allow them to recover and build. One of the best ways to stop this so-called destruction is to use BCAA’s. BCAA’s lower cortisol levels. I’ve been saying it for years to always ingest BCAA’s pre-workout.

Another thing, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. So always work on your weak muscles. One way to figure this out is to train the body unilaterally at first to see what is lagging behind. Once you know, spend more time on that particular side. Also, remember that your grip dictates your strength – if your grip is weak, you won’t be able to bench as much. The most common weakness I’ve seen are hamstrings while the glutes get too strong. Usually, both the lower and upper back tend to be weak leading to injury.

JP: I learned from you that limited range calf raises hit the medial head of the gastrocnemius. Any other little secrets?

Dr. S: If I tell you then they won’t be secrets any more, but I’ll share one with you anyway. A common injury I see involves the origin of the biceps (long head) due to lat pulldowns. Most people tend to train their biceps solely with elbow flexion, but the biceps function as both elbow and shoulder flexors. Usually, biceps injuries occur at the shoulder. To properly train them, you should go from a stable to unstable, prestretched to shortened position. Let me explain what that means. Anytime you rehab someone, you should start from a stable position and work around the joint that is hurting. So, if the origin of the biceps is painful, you can work the distal end in a stable position by performing elbow flexion without contracting the origin at the shoulder. This way the muscle does not weaken and heals faster due to increased blood flow, although sometimes it is necessary to just rest. Sit on an incline bench and perform an incline curl as normal (involving only elbow flexion.) This is considered a prestretched position which helps the fascia heal. Performing incline curls on a Swiss ball will actually provide a more stable environment since you can rest your triceps on the ball. Move to a contracted position (i.e. preacher curl) after a few days or even a week when there is no more pain. Then, progress to more unstable positions.

JP: Can you discuss your fruit hierarchy? A little while ago, you faxed me a flowchart that showed the end metabolic pathway of fructose. Although known for their high antioxidant and fiber content, why is that fruit consumption can hamper fat loss? And can you explain why it’s important to eat fruits in season?

Dr. S: Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think fruits are bad. It’s the amount of fructose in the diet that we must be concerned of. Fructose (specifically high fructose corn syrup) is the #1 sweetener used. It’s a very metabolic, pro-oxidative pathway that is used as a glycosylated carbohydrate because the body does not like to do anything with it – you have to spend a lot of energy to change it to fat or glucose/glycogen so the body converts it instead to glycosylated proteins. Health-wise, this is not desirable. Fruits will make you fat not because they are bad for you, but primarily for the reason that people eat fruits that are “easy”, i.e. grapes – just put a bunch in your mouth, or bananas – peel one and keep walking (and they have about 3 or 4 a day!) Usually, people that eat fruit, do not eat proteins with them – another mistake. Fruits (fructose) are excellent post-workout because they are slowly metabolized, just make sure to add protein with it. Also, I do not believe in juicers because they remove the pulp/fiber from the fruit.

Why is it important to eat fruits in-season? Because God knows better! You should eat fruits that are in-season at that time. For instance, if it is cold outside, eat an apple; whereas, in the summer, strawberries, cherries, watermelon, etc. are in-season. Do not eat fruits that are not available. Bananas are not in-season during the winter, yet guess what the most commonly consumed fruit is at that time? That’s right, bananas!

JP: Can you reveal your new food pyramid? I’ve heard you discuss the inherent problems with the original model, and although the new proposed pyramid is a step in the right direction, it’s still off. Please explain.

Dr. S: Water should be at the bottom because you can die after 3 days without water. Tell me which food is more essential than that? Next would be proteins, preferably organic. Then comes vegetables, everything but white potatoes (sweet potatoes are fine) and corn (which is actually a grain). The next level involves fruits and nuts together – I consider these the same in value. Cheeses follow since most are not fermented. After this comes carbohydrates – the best sources are rice and oatmeal. My food pyramid would include a disclaimer that reads: “Carbohydrates are activity dependent!” If you are a couch potato, then you should not consume any carbohydrates – no grains or anything – and fruit only occasionally. However, if you are active, then by all means, consume those carbs.

JP: I know that you are a fan of fish oils and olive oil. Can you discuss the importance of these unsaturated fats? What makes your new Alpha Omega M3 better than most of the other EFA supplements?

Dr. S: As I discussed earlier with regards to olive oil, higher monounsaturated fat intake increases testosterone levels while decreasing cortisol. Fish oil can decrease the size and number of fat cells. The reason why my Alpha Omega M3 is one of the best EFA supplements on the market is because it is the only one with just a little bit of ALA yet contains high dosages of olive oil, fish oil, CLA and GLA in specific ratios. Another good one is MD+ EFA+, but it’s missing the olive oil (monounsaturated fat) which I feel is important.

JP: With all this talk about mercury toxicity, is it even safe to eat fish these days?

Dr. S: I had a guy who was eating 3 cans of tuna a day. He upped it to 5 and his mercury levels shot from 5.2 to 47.4 – that’s toxic! So, you have to be careful with some fish especially tuna, shark and dolphin. Salmon, herring and crab are okay.

JP: You’ve brought to light that the enzyme responsible to break down ALA into the active constituents DHA and EPA is deficient over the age of 35. Does that mean that it is relatively worthless to take flax seed oil over that age? And if below 35, how much flax seed oil should you take?

Dr. S: Flax seed oil is very high in polyunsaturated fats. These fats are unstable in the body because they can be easily oxidized. The enzyme responsible for breaking down ALA into DHA and EPA is lower (not deficient) after the age of 35. I just found out in a study conducted on pregnant women that taking as little as 3 teaspoons of flax seed oil removed all the EPA and DHA from the breast milk. Yet, when they changed to fish oil, EPA and DHA were present in the breast milk. That tells you something. The conversion rate is only 15% from ALA to EPA/DHA so it’s better to take fish oils. What are things that affect the enzyme: caffeine (people taking thermogenics have even lower activity of that enzyme), high insulin levels (from excessive carbohydrates), alcohol is the biggest factor, and low magnesium levels.

JP: This last question is a must ask. Any new hot supplements we should look out for?

Dr. S: I am conducting a study on Humanavor right now. I’m measuring insulin, lipid screen (good and bad cholesterol), DHEA and cortisol levels. I’ll let you know what happens. Some good, new ones include anti-cortisol, hyper-metabolic supplements meaning that instead of just concentrating on a thermogenic effect, you have something that lowers your cortisol so that insulin works better (or is diminished) similar to alpha-lipoic acid. Also, a combination of BCAA’s with taurine and arginine before workouts.

JP: Thank you, Dr. Serrano, for taking the time to conduct this interview. As always, talking with you is a serious learning experience. I know that you are extremely busy these days with over 8000 patients and that you are not taking on any new clients. How can the readers out there contact you if they are interested in a consultation?

Dr. S: Go to http://www.infinityfitness.com/consult/consults.html.

Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances that relate to the way the male sex hormones operate. Steroids work to promote growth of skeletal muscle and the development of male sexual characteristics in both males and females. It is thought that is was during the 1930’s that scientists discovered that anabolic steroids could in fact promote growth of the skeletal muscle and this unfortunately led to the abuse of the steroid supplements firstly by body builders and weightlifters and later by other athletes in a variety of different sports. It has got to the point now that steroid abuse is so widespread in athletics that it can affect the outcome of some competitions and more and more athletes are being disqualified for use of illicit supplements.

Prohormones are similar in structure, completely natural and have some functional differences that make them “safer” as oral agents. Although they can’t get to the crazy levels that steroids can, the can reach “sane” levels of androgen boosting. One study using 5-DHEA has it boosting testosterone levels as high as roughly 500mg of testosterone injections per week! You can’t just buy off the shelf 5-DHEA though and expect these kinds of results. Also, they are not conclusive, but do give some insight on how much can be done with true prohormones. Prohormones need enzymes to make them active and that rate limiting factor is what may allow them to actually be safer. Also, typical REAL prohormones (not the grey market steroids) do not carry any liver stressing agents. Real prohormones that are legal by DSHEA standards do not contain the 17aMethyl group that causes the liver stress. If you see this in the formula, stay away. The industry has gotten away from responsible manufacturers to ones that have no idea what they are doing and are making very ugly cocktails that throw caution to the wind.

One of the main reasons that people become involved in abusing steroids is that they can see the impact it has on their body and the improvement it has on their athletic performance. In recent years experts have put in place stringent methods to deter steroid abuse in athletics, however there are some new designer drugs that can escape detection so the problem is not dealt with. Still, the people using steroids and prohormones are shown to not be athletes or school kids, but adults that have college degrees and who want to look and feel their best. The environment is filled with estrogens like the alarming BPA or Bisphenol A, which is in most pop bottles and plastics. BPA can act like estrogen in the body, throwing off your normal balance. In this case, prohormones and steroids can benefit people. Also, one of the main “fears” which is prostate cancer, seems to be more about estrogen, than androgens like testosterone. Compared to the xeno-estrogens in the environment, I personally see no reason to not take things like prohormones to bring the body back into balance.

A lot of people dabble in steroids in order to increase their muscle size or to reduce the amount of body fat they have. Even though steroids are effective at improving performance and enhancing muscle mass they do not come without problems. Oral anabolic steroids can have seriously profound effects on the various organs of the human body. The severity of the damage caused to the body depends on the kind of drug that has been consumed, the amount and the duration for which the steroids have been used. It is thought that injectable steroids have lesser adverse effects compare to oral drugs due to the 17aMethyl functional group.

The liver can become damaged if oral anabolic steroids are consumed and consumption may result in cysts, fibrosis, benign and malign tumours and generally cause the liver to deteriorate at a faster pace than usually expected. If the liver is exposed to high levels of oral steroids stressing agents can be released. Only the oral steroids with the 17a Methyl group have this issue and only then if the products are abused. Still, with the morons creating these cocktails, it is absolutely essential to skip these 17aMethyl variants both for scheduled and unscheduled variants. Also, it is important to not drink or abuse other drugs when taking illegal oral steroids. True natural prohormones don’t have these side effects, except for potentially temporarily shutting down your natural LH production which can reduce your natural testosterone production. Since you are supplementing with outside androgens, this isn’t an issue while “on cycle”. People tend to take things like Nolvedex and Arimidex on the black market or take agents like 3-Beta-Hydroxy-Urs-12-En-28-Oic Acid and 2-Phenyl-Di-Benzyl-Benzopyran-4-One available as natural supplements. These in addition to things like ellagic acid and resveratrol, may help your recovery happen more quickly, but either way it will happen on its own.

Anabolic steroids are closely linked to male hormones such as testosterone, if the drugs are abused the male reproduction system is at risk of damage. Long-term exposure can cause the intensity of male hormones such as LH and FSH can be dramatically reduced and a person could even suffer from male breast development. This however has shown to recover in a decent amount of time on its own. Prohormones are similar, but again don’t have the liver stressing agents. Products like Methyl 1-D from LG Sciences may counter act these effects with the inclusion of anti-aromatase agents and estrogen blockers, making it one of the few products to meet my criteria for a valid formula.

Women who take anabolic steroids are also at risk of damage as it can affect the levels of oestrogen and progesterone hormones which in turn can result in a disturbed menstrual cycle. Taking steroids can even result in acne, hair loss, facial hair and breast reduction in women. If women are going to take them, they are better off with nandrolone derivatives like 19NorDHEA. This is because the main virulizing aspect, the conversion to DHT is absent and replaced by the more benign DHN.

Those who take oral steroids increase the risk that blood clots will form in blood vessels and the drugs can potentially disrupt the blood flow around the body. This can have a serious effect on the heart so much so that it will not be able to pump blood around the body in addition to having the potential to raise cholesterol. It is important to get yourself checked out before you use any legal or illegal hormone to ensure you don’t have a preexisting condition. Also, it doesn’t hurt to take some support supplements like CoQ10, Hawthorn Berry, Fish Oil and N-Acetyl-Cystine. Prohormones like Methyl 1-D already have some of these aspects built in, but additional supplements are always a good idea.

Steroids are illegal in the US and on a Schedule III Controlled substance list. Selling or carrying these agents can have a stiff fine. True prohormones like Methyl 1D are exempt from these lists and enjoy that due to their relative safety. Also, true prohormones should satisfy DSHEA which is the FDA law. Very few products meet this criteria and anything with a 17aMethyl is immediately in violation of DSHEA.

If you want the best balance of hormones for your body, check out Methyl 1-D by LG Sciences, it has a host of nutrients that should help increase conversion and reduce side effects. Of course, the science is preliminary and can not be considered conclusive and the results are always dependent on proper diet and exercise. Additionally this article does not constitute medical advise and always check with your doctor before starting any diet and exercise program in conjunction with supplements. Used properly, I believe Methyl 1-D to be a safe alternative to illegal steroids, but should only be used be people over 21.

But it also has the potential to be a huge disappointment! There are few things more upsetting than launching a product and finding that no one is interested in it. So how do you go about ensuring that it will be the hit it deserves to be?

Ask the Audience!

If you already have a successful mailing list or social media channel, then why not ask your audience what they’d like to see? This can make a huge difference to your eventual success because you can ensure you’re making a product that there is demand for!

Run a Beta Test

Letting just a few people in on the production phase of your product is a great way to ensure that you get feedback about the product. Moreover, it builds a lot of excitement and buzz and you’ll get people discussing the product, which is precisely your aim.

Release a Press Release

A press release is an excellent tool that you can use to get media coverage for your launch. A launch is inherently more interesting than a regular product, so you’ll stand a good chance of getting a story, especially if you can find an interesting narrative about the creation of your product or its content.

Add Lots of Extra Materials

The more extra materials you can include as freebies, the more compelling your product will be. That should include video, reports, mind maps – anything you can think of!

Make Your Product Different

If you want your product to stand out, then it can’t cover the same old ground as every other product in your niche. Cover something different and make sure you have something to say!

Get Affiliates Involved

One of the best things you can do for any product launch is to get an army of affiliates help you promote it. To ensure that they want to sign up, encourage them with a high amount of commission, free marketing materials they can use and contests with cash prizes for the best promoters.

Use a Countdown Timer

Making sure people can actually see your clock ticking down is a great way to make the excitement all the more palpable!

Mailing List’s Are Perfect for a Product Launch

Launching a product is an amazing way to build hype and excitement for whatever it is you intend to sell, prior to actually taking it live. This can cause a massive influx of sales and essentially help you to significantly increase your momentum that will carry on throughout the sales process going forward.

So how do you make sure that people are excited about your launch? What’s the best way to build hype? Where should you be promoting your upcoming launch?

One of the very best options is to create a mailing list and to use that to promote your product. Read on to see why this is such a great option…

Your Squeeze Page

To build your mailing list, you’re going to create a squeeze page. A squeeze page is simply a page on your website where you convince people to sign up for your future emails. That is the one purpose of this page and so you will do everything you can to convince people it’s a good idea to subscribe.

And often this means using an ‘incentive’.

That incentive will generally be a free eBook or perhaps money off future products. Either way, it is something you’re providing for free in exchange for the contact details of the people signing up.

This can be very effective at getting more people to join but the risk with a squeeze page is that it can end up meaning people sign up only for the free product and aren’t really interested in your subsequent emails. You’ll know this has happened if you find yourself with excruciatingly low open rates.

How a Product Launch Changes Everything

But what if you weren’t offering a free product as the incentive? What if the emails themselves were the incentive?

Imagine a scenario where you can make your product sound interesting and unique but you’re somewhat vague about the specifics. Your audience knows that the product can help them but they’re not really sure exactly what it is or what’s so good about it. Thus, they want to learn more.

They’ll then sign up to your mailing list in order to be the first to be updated with more information about the product! And this only works with a product launch because no one would ever sign up to be told about a product that’s already for sale!

PCOS also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that affects nearly 10% of women in childbearing age. PCOS is characterized by a combination of symptoms such as irregular or absent periods, insulin resistance, acne, hirsutism, hair loss and weight gain. It is estimated that nearly 70% of women with PCOS has insulin resistance. Insulin Resistance if untreated can lead of Type 2 Diabetes and hence it is critical to treat Insulin Resistance once diagnosed.

Often PCOS women with insulin resistance are prescribed the drug metformin. Metformin is a diabetes drug and has been proven to help PCOS women with insulin resistance. But, some people have terrible side effects with Metformin and look for natural alternatives to treat Insulin Resistance.

Apple Cider Vinegar if taken orally has shown promising results for women with PCOS. The reason apple cider works for PCOS women are it increases the insulin sensitivity and reduces the blood sugar levels. In order to reduce the blood sugar levels, PCOS women should consume food with low glycemic index. Glycemic Index defines the absorption of food into our body. Foods that are low in glycemic index releases energy very slowly and hence make you feel energetic for a prolonged time.

If you have the typical PCOS symptom of irregular periods consuming carrot and beetroot juice along with the bit of exercise daily will help. PCOS women often have liver issues and hence carrot being high in beta carotene helps liver to flush out toxins from the body. It also helps with regulating your periods as excess hormones from your body are flushed through the liver.

To treat hair loss associated with PCOS, consuming green tea will help. Hair loss in PCOS is caused by high level if male hormones named DHT. Testosterone is converted into DHT by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. Green tea prevents the conversion of testosterone into DHT this helping with hair loss.

Another common PCOS symptom is acne. Acne is caused by due to high levels of androgens in the body and the herb Saw Palmetto seems to help reduce the androgen levels thus helping with acne.

Above are just a few options available to treat PCOS naturally. Consult your physician about the above treatments next time you visit him/her.

All blood pressure medication should lower blood pressure but in addition they can produce some undesirable side effects. Type of medication alter basic body functions not only in the blood vessels but in the nervous system and kidneys as well. Because all of the systems in the body are interconnected even drugs that effect only one type of molecule in the body will produce some type of side effect.

Beta Blockers:

A common type of blood pressure medication like beta blockers are used to control cardiac arrhythmia or irregular heart beat. Beta blockers limit the ability of the heart to beat faster and as a result they reduce the ability of a person to exercise. Fatigue and the ability to react to the basic flight or fight response during an emergency situation is severely reduced. In June of 2006 the United Kingdom downgraded the use of beta-blockers for the elderly because of the increased risk of provoking type 2 diabetes. Other drugs were found to be much better in controlling high blood pressure.

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors:

Lisinopril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to lower blood pressure by decreasing certain chemicals in the blood that tighten the blood vessels. In other words, lisinopril will dilate the blood vessels so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently using less pressure. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure and to improve the survival rate after a heart attack. The most common side effect of Lisinopril is a violent, non-productive cough, dizziness, fatigue and flue like symptoms. Another side effect, though not very common but it is dangerous is a pounding or uneven heartbeat.

Diuretics:

Diuretics are used to treat blood pressure problems by stimulating the kidneys to flush excess fluid and sodium from the human body. Less blood volume allows the heart to move the blood easier throughout the body. Loss of potassium, dry mouth and dehydration are the most common side effects of diuretics.

Calcium Channel Blockers:

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) keeps the blood vessels and heart from absorbing calcium which causes the blood vessels to relax. Calcium causes the heart to contract and the blood vessels to contract. CCBs are also used to slow the heart rate and are used for treating an abnormally rapid heart rate. The most common side effect of calcium channel blockers are headache, nausea, constipation, rash, dizziness and fluid retention.

Alpha Blockers:

Alpha blockers stop certain nerve impulses to the blood vessels causing the vessels to relax. Alpha blockers stop a natural hormone called nor-epinephrine from stimulating the muscles in the walls of the of the smaller blood vessels. The most common side effect of alpha blockers is low blood pressure, dizziness, headache, pounding heart beat, nausea, fatigue, fluid retention and an increase of the cholesterol levels in the blood. Some alpha blockers can increase the risk of heart failure with long term use.

Vasodilators:

Vasodilators directly cause the muscles in the blood vessels walls to relax thus preventing the muscles from tightening and the walls of the blood vessels from narrowing. Side effects of vasodilators are headache, nasal congestion, chest pain, rapid hear beat, pounding heart beat, fluid retention and dizziness. Long term use increase the risk of developing a connective tissue disease called lupus.

Common Vitamins and over the counter products can help with high blood pressure such as diuretics, copper, vitamin B, vitamin A, Quercitin, Potassium, Lecithin and Iron.

Natural diuretics are contained in cranberries, anything that has caffeine and apple cider vinegar. Fruits and vegetables such as watermelon and cucumbers contain a lot of water and will help increase urination. If you are taking COUMADIN then check with your doctor before using cranberry.

There is strong evidence that trace mineral Copper is vital to the tensile strength of the coronary blood vessels.

Vitamin B taken together as a team perform vital biological processes including aiding in the healing process for congestive heart failure and reduces fluid retention. It is required for the development of red blood cells.

Vitamin C has show to reduce cholesterol levels and lowers high blood pressure.

Quercitin is a well known flavonoid. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and can reduce inflammation boost the immune system and strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation. Quercitin is also known for its ability to block the release of histamines, thus reducing or preventing allergy symptoms. Take 500 mg twice daily.

Potassium may help prevent high blood pressure and protect against atherosclerosis and reduce the risk of stroke.

Lecithin has the potential to protect against fat clogged arteries when take daily.

Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying substance in red blood cells. Iron is vital for the production of blood by the bone marrow. The single most common cause of anemia is the lack of Iron.

Lifestyle changes can also lower the risk of medical emergencies do to arteriosclerosis. Quit smoking, eat healthy foods, weight loss and get regular exercise. This treatment is often problematic for many to achieve and continue for the long term.

This report is nutritional in nature and not to be construed as medical advice.

Always consult your doctor before using this information.

While many supplements on the market today are designed to enhance muscular development directly, some are performance-oriented in an effort to improve training intensities, hopefully resulting in the heightened muscle qualities so desired.

One such supplement is beta-alanine.

Beta-alanine’s claim to fame is tied to its influence on the levels of a protein molecule called carnosine. This particular molecule is limited by the availability of the nonessential amino acid beta-alanine, and the essential amino acid L-histidine.

Why is an increase in carnosine such a sought after effect?

One of the main causes of fatigue during intense exercise is an increase in intramuscular acidosis, especially in type II muscle fibers. The more the acidity level increases in a muscle, the less potential it has for contracting. So, if one can offset the increase in acidity in a working muscle through an enhanced buffering effect, the more potential that muscle has for work, thus lasting longer during intense exercise or physical activity.

Theoretically, increasing the levels of an acid-buffering agent like carnosine though the usage of beta-alanine, or beta-alanine combined with another buffering agent like sodium bicarbonate, can possibly lead to the potential for higher intensity efforts and better gains in aerobic and anaerobic performances, muscular performance, and muscular development. That being said, some study results demonstrate that it simply has no beneficial effect at all whether alone or in combination with another buffering agent like sodium bicarbonate.

In fact, recent meta-analytical research hints that the heightened acid-buffering effect of beta-alanine supplementation might not be a beneficial factor for athletic performances or exercise bouts of less than 60 seconds. This particular notion puts into question its value for resistance training in the hypertrophy zone as the duration of sets are typically shorter than sixty seconds.

Even the importance of the buffering effect, while interesting, is still a subject that is being debated. There is compelling research that points towards the notion that beta-alanine’s influence on the body’s intramuscular acid-buffering capacity could possibly enhance one’s potential for muscular hypertrophy because of increased training tolerances at higher intensities. In addition, depending on the individual, this particular benefit on carnosine levels can last for a few weeks to a few months after the cessation of beta-alanine usage.

Interestingly enough, one of the adaptations to high intensity anaerobic activities, like resistance training, is the natural increase in acid-buffering potential. In fact, it has been shown that highly trained individuals have higher concentrations of carnosine in their muscles, thus a correspondingly higher buffering capacity.

The natural level of carnosine in a muscle may be limited, however. It is in this arena that beta-alanine supplementation is suspected to have its positive influence on increasing carnosine levels.

Now, that’s the good news. What about side effects?

In high doses, beta-alanine is known to cause paresthesia, which is the sensation of a tingling, prickling or numbness of the skin. While the paresthesia effect is temporary and dose-dependent on an individual-to-individual basis, it is more than a little alarming that it could elicit a strange symptom that is along the lines of a neurological reaction.

The message to retain in this case is that if a supplement of this nature can cause this kind of side effect, it is highly probable that it might be affecting the body in other ways, more than just the parameter it is designed to modify or improve. Additional in-depth research is needed to address this issue in both short-term and long-term usage. As such, it would be prudent to wait for long-term safety studies before contemplating the integration of beta-alanine into a sports performance supplement protocol. Unfortunately, this risk-minimizing advice is seldom acted upon as people rarely wait until there is convincing evidence demonstrating efficacy and safety.

In the end, while beta-alanine is an interesting supplement to keep an eye on, it still remains speculative. It might be better to get one’s beta-alanine from natural sources like red meats, poultry, and fish.

Your lungs are delicate yet powerful organs that are capable of holding several liters of air, about six for an adult male. In your lungs, your bloodstream picks up oxygen molecules and dumps carbon dioxide waste. When your lungs are exposed to smoke and other irritants, it can destroy the thin air sacs necessary for breathing. This can result in long-term complications for your respiratory system.

Surprisingly, smoke inhalation is actually the primary cause of death related to fires. In fact, as much as 80% of fire-related deaths are due to smoke inhalation and not burns. As fires burn, the combustion produces waste products in the form of ashes and smoke. First, fires consume oxygen, which can rob the atmosphere of the air that you need to breath. In its place, fires can leave noxious chemicals as well as irritating toxic gases. This is the first danger-asphyxiation.

Next, depending on the other source of fuel, fires can burn items whose chemical makeup results in the release of dangerous gases. These chemicals can affect your body all the way to its cellular level, which means that the gas can basically “choke” your cells. Types of chemical gases commonly released in a fire include carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and hydrogen sulfide.

Lastly, some gases produced by fires contain irritant compounds that can actually burn your airways and inflame your lungs. The windpipe, and especially the lungs, rely on a mucus membrane to protect themselves as well as ease in the transfer of oxygen. Irritants produced by fires can scorch this mucus membrane and irritate the lining of the lungs. These irritants in smoke can include ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and chlorine.

After you experience smoke inhalation, it can cause several adverse symptoms, including:

-Rough, noisy breathing

-Pale or bluish skin

-Headache

-Eye irritation

-Coughing

-Shortness of breath

-Seizures

-Loss of consciousness

The best way to protect yourself from these symptoms is to protect yourself form the smoke itself. Because smoke is the primary indicator of a fire, smoke detectors are a very important safety feature for houses as well as business, schools, and other structures. For more information, contact Austin fire protection services from Ace Fire Equipment today.

The average human head has roughly 100,000 hair follicles and each follicle can grow about 20 individual hairs during a person’s lifetime. The severity and nature of baldness can vary greatly; it does range from male and female pattern alopecia, alopecia areata, which involves the loss of just some of the hair from the head, and alopecia totalis, which involves the loss of all head hair, to the most extreme form, alopecia universalis, which involves the loss of all hair from the head and the whole body. It’s normal to shed some hair each day but men, women, teens and children may all experience excessive hair loss.

Temporary loss of hair can occur in areas where sebaceous cysts on the head are present for one week to several weeks. Poor digestion, parasites and nutrient deficiencies like iron or biotin deficiency shouldn’t be overlooked as possible causes. Some drugs or medications can cause hair loss too, which improves when you stop taking the offending medicine; some of the medications that can cause hair loss include blood thinners, medicines used for gout, chemotherapy drugs used for cancer, too much vitamin A supplementation, birth control pills, retinoids used to treat acne and skin problems, blood pressure medications and antidepressants.

One type of baldness is called traction alopecia, which is most commonly found in people with ponytails or cornrows who pull on their hair with too much force. In the past it was believed that baldness was inherited from a person’s maternal grandfather; while there’s some basis for this belief, actually both parents contribute to their offspring’s likelihood of hair loss. If the thyroid gland is overactive as in Grave’s Disease or underactive, hair may fall out; treating thyroid disease will help remedy this.

When hypothyroidism causes hair loss there will be thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows. Fungal infections on the scalp can cause hair loss in children, which is easily treated sometimes with topical antifungal medicines. Some tumors and skin growths can also induce localized baldness.

Sometimes surgery is another method of reversing hair loss and baldness, although it may be considered an extreme measure. Regular aerobic exercise can help keep androgen levels (male hormones) naturally lower while maintaining overall health, lowering stress and increasing SHBG. Very little testing has been done on the possible long-term effects of Minoxidil on women.

Propecia (Finasteride) and Minoxidil (Rogaine in the U.S and elsewhere as Regaine) are drugs that have been reported to having shown some success in partially reversing loss but one must consider the side effects. The surgical methods used include hair transplantation – when hair-producing follicles are taken from the back and sides of the head and injected into bald or thinning areas. Hair loss treatments and conventional and natural remedies range in price from free to expensive.

Try a more natural way of treatment if possible; taking hair loss drugs requires many months of exposure to chemicals. Propecia is available with a prescription; it comes in pill form, is only approved for men’s use and may take up to six months before you can tell if it is working. There are literally hundreds of hair loss products used as hair loss remedies and treatments.

You might try using double-strength herbal sage tea as a hair rinse or apply to the scalp every day as a tonic. An Asian remedy for hair loss – rub sesame oil on your scalp every night, cover with a cap or old towel; in the morning wash with a good herbal shampoo and rinse with a solution of one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one quart of water. There is the garlic oil remedy for hair loss – at bedtime, puncture two garlic pearles, squirt the oil on the scalp, massage, cover with a cap, shampoo and rinse in the morning.

Make sure to test all remedies on a small area first and check with your hair loss doctor or skin doctor before trying any natural home remedy if it includes any irritating ingredients. The Russian cure with honey and vodka remedy for hair loss – combine one tablespoon honey with one jigger of vodka and the juice of a medium-size onion; rub mixture into the scalp every night, cover with a cap and shampoo in the morning. Taken orally, saw palmetto is an herbal DHT inhibitor often claimed to be cheaper and have fewer side effects than finasteride and dutasteride; unlike other 5alpha-reductase inhibitors, saw palmetto induces its effects without interfering with the cellular capacity to secrete PSA (protein specific antigen).

Polygonum Multiflorum is a traditional Chinese cure for hair loss; whether the plant itself is useful, the general safety and quality control of herbs imported from China can be questionable – only order form a reputable supplier. The olive oil and rosemary remedy for hair loss – use equal amounts of olive oil and oil of rosemary; combine them in a bottle, shake vigorously, massage into the scalp, put on a cap and shampoo in the morning. Another remedy, massage the scalp nightly with an oil made of one part rosemary oil and two parts almond oil.

The onion juice and honey remedy for hair loss: prepare a hair-growing elixir by combining 1/4 cup of onion juice with one tablespoon of honey; massage the scalp with the mixture every day. The raw onion remedy for hair loss – take half a raw onion and massage the scalp with it; cover the head overnight, shampoo and rinse in the morning. Beta Sitosterol, which is a constituent in many seed oils, can help to treat BHP (benign prostatic hypertrophy) by lowering cholesterol; but be careful, consuming large amounts to get at small quantities of beta sitosterol is likely to exacerbate male pattern baldness.

Consider picking one of the least harmful, topical, natural home treatment remedies (the kind you whip up at home), and try it on your scalp for at least 30 days. And concentrate on boosting your immune system to give your hair the best chance to regrow. Make sure to keep your scalp in good condition at all times.

With an ongoing debate about the nutritional value and effects of A1 and A2 milk, a bunch of companies has laid out some research findings and studies concluding with the harm induced by A1 milk while enumerating the benefits of A2 milk. Casein dominates a large part (80%) of the total protein content in milk. The milk is made up of several kinds of casein of which, beta casein is the most common. A1 beta casein is found in cows originating in the US, New Zealand, Australia, and Northern Europe, while A2 beta casein appears in the milk produced by traditional cows found in India and Africa.

Here, we answer some frequently asked questions and dispel the myths that have over the time been linked with each kind of milk.

What is A2 milk?

• Cow’s milk is an excellent source of protein, whey, and casein, wherein, casein is composed of different variants namely: A1 and A2 beta-casein. The genetic structure of the cow governs the composition of the milk regarding these beta caseins.

• In the US, mostly all the cows produce milk containing both A1 and A2 beta caseins. However, some breeds of cows produce milk with only A2 beta casein present in it. This milk is called A2 milk.

What are the claims/health risks associated with A1 milk?

• The reports made by exponents claim that the A1 milk protein produces Beta-Casomorphin-7 (BCM7) that triggers adverse health effects like Type 1 diabetes, Ischemic heart disease, autism, and digestive & inflammatory disorders in humans. Also, few theories suggest that the consumption of A1 milk may cause lactose intolerance and allergies in humans, and A2 milk can help cure the same.

• However, some scientific communities gainsay these evidence as inconclusive, and state that there is no link between BCM7 and the mentioned non-communicable diseases-as declared by the research conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

• The lack of facts and convincing reports has compelled the researchers to perform specific studies on the relation between the gastronomical effects of BCM7/A1 milk and human health.

• Despite the availability of indisputable facts, several big companies have begun selling the A2 milk commercially by promoting and influencing the consumer market of its benefits.

What is the status of milk-producing cattle in India?

• The Indian cattle-native cow and buffalo breeds-produce A2 milk that is preferably safe for consumption. The A1 and A2 status of milk in animals are determined by the two allelomorphs of the beta-casein gene: A1 and A2.

• The animals may either by homozygous (A1A1 or A2A2) or heterozygous (A1A2) for one type of milk protein: A1A1 animals produce only A1 milk, A2A2 animals produce A2 milk, and A1A2 animals produce milk with both A1 and A2 beta caseins.

• According to a study conducted on 22 native Indian cattle breeds by National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal, the predominant genotype in Indian milch animals is A2A2, confirming they produce A2 milk.

What is the best milk type that can be consumed by the Indian populace?

• With the deficiency of scientific facts associated with the ill effects of BCM7/A1 milk on humans and the prevalence of A2-milk-producing cattle in India, there’s visibly no need for the consumers to switch the kind of milk they’ve been consuming all these years.

• Plus, there are specific symptoms of digestive disorder allied with lactose intolerance wherein, a person is unable to digest lactose owing to the deficiency of lactase-an enzyme produced by the small intestine in humans essential to the complete digestion of whole milk. However, lactose is present in both A1 and A2 milk so the consumers must know that switching to A2 milk will not help them tackle lactose intolerance.

• Recently, dairy giants in India have begun offering A2 milk to the consumers at a premium rate, and with the rising awareness of A1/A2 milk, they’re also willing to shell out more money for high quality and safe milk.