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Protein Powder Overview – What’s the Best Protein Supplement?

May 21, 2014 By Jan Leave a Comment
Two fit people at the gym with protein shakes.

We should all already understand the benefits of protein powder. To put it simply, protein powder provides the body with a supplementary form of … Continue Reading …

Bioavailability: All Supplements Are Not Created Equal

October 7, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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What You Should Know About Nutraceutical Bioavailability When Shopping For Supplements Think those supplements you take everyday are good for … Continue Reading …

7 Health Supplements to Make You Feel Better Mentally and Physically

January 17, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Have you ever seen the movie Limitless, where Bradley Cooper’s character takes a mysterious little pill that gives him incredible mental powers? I … Continue Reading …

4 Ways Men Can Benefit From Omega-3s

April 29, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Salmon may not top the list of your favorite foods, but adding more of this fatty fish to your diet could work in your favor if you’re a guy. Salmon … Continue Reading …

Does Tribulus Terrestris Work?

February 2, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Bodybuilders and other athletes working hard to increase their muscle mass and strength are constantly on the lookout for better supplements to help them accomplish that. These athletes pay close attention to any product that claims to increase strength. For many a year, they’ve turned to anabolic agents such as synthetic testosterone. Nowadays, with “better”… Continue Reading …

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The Helen Miller Acai Berry Diet Scam

December 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

While you can find numerous online articles listing general weight loss tips that have the byline of Helen Miller, the articles encourage you to visit other websites, which either no longer exist or are apparently fraudulent.  Whether there’s ever actually been a real diet associated with a real person named Helen Miller is unlikely.  The… Continue Reading …

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Another Reason to Take a Pre-Workout Supplement

December 1, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

In recent years, the use of energy drinks and preworkout supplements have increased in athletes and fitness enthusiasts across the globe. According to recent findings from the Department of Biomolecular and Sports Sciences at Coventry University in the United Kingdom, these drinks are indeed beneficial to athletes and their workouts. Their findings suggest that caffeinated… Continue Reading …

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Creatine: The Antioxidant

November 17, 2011 By admin 5 Comments

Creatine has become a staple dietary supplement in the regimens of many athletes and bodybuilders; it has been shown to help enhance endurance, improve strength, and increase muscle mass.  But are there even more benefits? In a recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, R. Rahimi discovered that using the Creatine reduces… Continue Reading …

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MagPro(TM): Another Modern Snake-Oil?

November 13, 2011 By admin 4 Comments

MagPro(TM) is a topical magnesium and MSM cream whose official site states that “MagPro was developed to help increase the range of motion for a muscle or muscle group and the magnesium actually promotes the healing of damaged tissue”. The manufacturer also states in the product FAQ that “most feel results within 10 minutes”. Sound too… Continue Reading …

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The Use of 1,3-dimethylamylamine in Dietary Supplements

November 11, 2011 By admin 3 Comments

Purported to be naturally found in the geranium plant, Pelargonium graveolens, 1 3-dimethylamylamine is an alkaloid with stimulant properties. Controversy surrounds this substance and its use. It is banned by many sports organizations, and Health Canada recently declared it is not derived from the geranium plant and now classifies it as a drug. The only… Continue Reading …

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