You should always be skeptical of articles in sports magazines about pills that make you a better athlete. There are no non-prescription pills that will grow stronger muscles. The only two types of pills that can make you stronger are hormones such as testosterone or growth hormone, and beta agonist derivatives used to treat asthma. These drugs are banned by the International Olympic Committee and are available legally only by prescription.
Several studies have shown that lack of boron weakens bones, but there is no data to show that extra boron makes bones stronger. One study from the US Department of Agriculture showed that boron pills increased blood levels of testosterone in post-menopausal women, but it is illogical to conclude from this study that boron pills make athletes stronger. Giving testosterone to athletes causes them to recover faster from exercise so they can train harder and grow larger and stronger muscles. However, the USDA study did not measure the women's strength, athletic training or muscle size. In spite of this, articles appeared in sports magazines claiming that boron pills make you stronger. If you want to grow larger and stronger muscles, don’t look for pills; lift heavier weights and then allow enough time for your muscles to recover before you lift heavy weights again.
You should always be skeptical of articles in sports magazines about pills that make you a better athlete. There are no non-prescription pills that will grow stronger muscles. The only two types of pills that can make you stronger are hormones such as testosterone or growth hormone, and beta agonist derivatives used to treat asthma. These drugs are banned by the International Olympic Committee and are available legally only by prescription.
Several studies have shown that lack of boron weakens bones, but there is no data to show that extra boron makes bones stronger. One study from the US Department of Agriculture showed that boron pills increased blood levels of testosterone in post-menopausal women, but it is illogical to conclude from this study that boron pills make athletes stronger. Giving testosterone to athletes causes them to recover faster from exercise so they can train harder and grow larger and stronger muscles. However, the USDA study did not measure the women's strength, athletic training or muscle size. In spite of this, articles appeared in sports magazines claiming that boron pills make you stronger. If you want to grow larger and stronger muscles, don’t look for pills; lift heavier weights and then allow enough time for your muscles to recover before you lift heavy weights again.