FITITIN Blog — fit.itin

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used (and abused) substances on the market, especially in the world of fitness. So what is it? Caffeine is a methylxanthine, a substance found naturally in things such as cocoa and teas. Methylxanthines block adenosine and inhibit phosphodiesterase within the body. Adenosine blocks stimulation in the body, in essence, it is the "dam" or the "brakes" of the central nervous system while Phosphodiesterase is an enzyme that breaks down the messenger protein cAMP within the cell. What cAMP does is it helps to transfer signals within the cells and when not broken down,...

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of American independence in a legal separation from Great Britain. On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence, after receiving its final revisions by its authors, most notably Thomas Jefferson, was officially approved. The Declaration of Independence declared that the thirteen American colonies were now united, independent states, that were free from British rule. This moment in time is without a doubt the most renowned moment in American History, sparking centuries of celebrations. A footnote worth mentioning is that the only two authors of the Declaration of Independence that...