We are all more than a little tired of the endless weight-loss pitches and products. The industry has moved from the 1990s late-night TV infomercials to the banner ads found on nearly every ... Continue Reading
Whey Protein vs. Casein Protein: Which Is Best For What?
When you go supplement shopping, have you ever actually looked at what type of protein you’re buying? I typically purchase whey protein, but there are other proteins out there, specifically ... Continue Reading
Study Puts Red Bull, Caffeine, and Taurine to the Test
Research has shown conflicting evidence for the use of energy drinks as an exercise aid. Despite this fact, the consumption of energy drinks as performance enhancers is on the rise. A recent study in the ... Continue Reading
Ketone Bodies: A New Supplement Trend for Athletes?
It was once thought that ketone bodies were an indicator of illness. However, a recent research review not only indicates the opposite, but also discusses the possibility of ketone bodies as a dietary ... Continue Reading
10 Shots Health Coaches Love
As a health coach, people come to me searching for a natural way to help with their health problems. Most of them are tired of going to doctors just to receive another prescription. My advice: ... Continue Reading
Biofactor ATP, Alkaline Formula, and Body Comfort (Product Review)
Biofactor is a line of interesting supplements that aren’t your traditional athletic supplement fluff. Rather, the company offers unique formulas designed to support the various needs of athletes. From ... Continue Reading
The Most Effective Ergogenic Aid for Your Performance
The supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. Chances are, if you are reading this article, you more than likely take a supplement. Some of the more popular ones are protein powders, ... Continue Reading
Can Yerba Mate Help You Burn Fat During Exercise?
Yerba mate is an herb traditionally consumed in South America, where it’s known for its energy-boosting properties. In North America, Europe, and Asia Minor, its use as a tea is becoming increasingly ... Continue Reading
Ornithine Reduces Stress and Improves Sleep Quality
You might have seen the supplement L-ornithine in stores, but chances are you're not taking it unless it's in a blend. Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid that has long been known to play a role in the ... Continue Reading
Quercetin Affects Arterial Plaque, Immune Response, and Weight Loss
Quercetin is a flavonol, which is a type of plant pigment often found in red, orange, and yellow foods, such as peppers. It also provides some of the color found in flowers. Flavonols are a typical part of ... Continue Reading
Vital Proteins (Product Review)
I recently tried out two Vital Proteins products, their collagen protein and their collagen-sourced peptides. If you’re interested in the regenerative properties of protein, rather than just the ... Continue Reading
10 MORE Things I Know About Protein That You Don’t
If you're like 99% of the people who read part one of this series, you probably learned some stuff you didn't know about protein. If you're in the other 1%, then you probably work in the supplement ... Continue Reading
HMB + ATP = More Strength and Less Overtraining
For muscle and strength building, the list of available supplements is enormous, but the list of products that are well-studied and worth taking is pretty small. In a recent study in the Journal of ... Continue Reading
Koios Nootropics (Product Review)
Nootropics are supplements that are said to improve brain function, focus, and energy. Many people have probably wondered about them, but not enough people have given a fair shake. I’ve tried many ... Continue Reading
10 Things I Know About Protein That You Don’t
I work in the supplement industry and have for the past decade. If you're saying, “Big deal, me, too,” then you can stop reading right now. For the rest of you, I'm betting that I can tell you ten things ... Continue Reading
How Do We Know If Supplements Work?
Supplements occasionally get negative results when studied, and we end up questioning whether or not they actually are healthy. This leads to a quandary posed by many people, health professional and ... Continue Reading
Is Supplement Timing Really That Important?
It’s easy to find information on the benefits of a supplement and even how much to take per day, but you can rarely find information on the optimal time to consume it anywhere on the label. Admittedly, ... Continue Reading
Study Questions the Effectiveness of Oxygen Supplementation
The use of oxygen supplementation in athletics is on the rise, as are manufacturer’s claims regarding its performance-enhancing effects. However, it’s important that we look at the science in these cases ... Continue Reading
Xyience Pre-Workout Booster (Product Review)
Without looking at the market stats, I’d have to guess that pre-workout formulas have been the fastest growing segment of the supplement market in the last few years. With so many supplements and studies ... Continue Reading
Nuzest Clean Lean Protein (Product Review)
If you’re on the lookout for a complete protein supplement that’s also vegan and contains no soy, then look no further. I recently tried Nuzest’s Clean Lean Protein in the vanilla flavor and it’s a solid ... Continue Reading
Xenon Wins Gold Medals – Is It The New Blood-Doping?
In the aftermath of the Sochi Winter Olympics, there was a stir across the news networks. It surrounded the use of the noble gas xenon as a potential performance-boosting agent in Russian cross-country ... Continue Reading
Thermogenic Aids: Do They Actually Work?
Whether it's for a performance boost or for weight loss purposes, many people become curious about thermogenic aids at some point in their training. Questions about the health and effectiveness of ... Continue Reading
4 Supplements That Are Good for Your Life, as Well as Your Lifting
Pick up any bodybuilding or fitness magazine and you’ll be bombarded with a plethora of supplements to buy and take. Some of them work well, and they’re popular in gyms around the globe. Many are marketed ... Continue Reading
Product Review: ProBar Bolt Fruit Chews
Interested in a fun alternative to pre-workout drinks? How about pre-workout fruit chews? Just like the kind you had as a kid, but with complex carbs, vitamins, and caffeine added. ProBar has recently ... Continue Reading
