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Fatty Acids for Muscle, Strength, and Endurance A legal performance enhancer that's actually healthy? Yes. You may even be using it already, but probably not enough. Here's the science. The term "ergogenic aid" has gotten a bad rap. What's the first thing you think of when you hear it? Banned...

Are you looking to boost your fitness, support muscle recovery, or enhance your daily nutrition? Protein powder might be the answer you’ve been searching for! Protein powder is an invaluable tool in a bodybuilder’s arsenal, offering many benefits that can enhance your performance, promote...

Are you looking to boost your fitness, support muscle recovery, or enhance your daily nutrition? Protein powder might be the answer you’ve been searching for! Protein powder is an invaluable tool in a bodybuilder’s arsenal, offering many benefits that can enhance your performance, promote...

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... Lawsuits are flying over mislabeled protein powders. Several supplement companies have been named in class action lawsuits for faulty labeling. Companies use "nitrogen spiking" to cut costs. When inexpensive and often low-quality amino acids are added to protein...

COLLAGEN: SKETCHY HISTORY, BUT HEALTHY STUFF Collagen has been a mainstay in the supplement business for a long time, only not in a particularly honest way. Protein or energy bar manufacturers often use collagen in the form of gelatin to add moisture and chewiness to their products. That's okay...

The expression “food for thought” is quite a literal one if you really think about it. The nutrients in food are used to synthesize countless biomolecules that help your brain and body function properly. As such, nutrition should be a priority for protecting against cognitive decline, memory...

The expression “food for thought” is quite a literal one if you really think about it. The nutrients in food are used to synthesize countless biomolecules that help your brain and body function properly. As such, nutrition should be a priority for protecting against cognitive decline, memory...

WHAT EXACTLY IS A PROCESSED FOOD? Nutrition writer Michael Pollan has famously written, "Don't eat anything your great-great-great grandmother wouldn't recognize as food." That's a pretty good way to think about processed foods. Clearly, your great-great-great mee-maw would take one whiff of...

Combining sports nutrition and training for maximum benefit The ultimate goal of any bodybuilder is of course to increase muscle mass. Trouble is, once you’ve passed the ‘newbie gains’ stage the rate of muscle growth begins to decline, making it increasingly difficult to maintain consistent...

Combining sports nutrition and training for maximum benefit The ultimate goal of any bodybuilder is of course to increase muscle mass. Trouble is, once you’ve passed the ‘newbie gains’ stage the rate of muscle growth begins to decline, making it increasingly difficult to maintain consistent...

by Lauren Del Turco, CPTIf you’ve seen the term ‘BCAAs’—which stands for branched chain amino acids—online or on a supplement label, you may have wondered what they are and why your body needs them. Turns out they’re pretty darn important, especially if you exercise. Let’s Talk About Amino...

Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids are all important dietary fats. They all have health benefits, but it’s important to get the right balance between them. An imbalance in your diet may contribute to a number of chronic diseases. Here’s a guide to omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids...

by Lauren Del Turco, CPT These days, there’s lots of talk about how we can naturally support our immune systems. And while the conversation usually centers around major players like vitamin C and vitamin D, your sports stack might actually offer some overlooked immune-health powerhouses. Turns...

If you’re looking to burn fat and build muscle then you’ll obviously need to be training regularly and watching your diet. Losing fat is difficult enough, but losing fat and building muscle near simultaneously is extremely complex and is only something that only a select few individuals in the...

That's right! If you are a bodybuilder than do not skip out on amino acids! Many bodybuilders totally ignore amino acids. Don't do it! Reasons You Need Amino Acids in Your Bodybuilding Stack By Brendon I Boid They may be present in your favorite protein powders and are found in most of the...

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), and especially L-leucine, have garnered a ton of attention in the scientific community over the past two decades. Data continues to uncover the usefulness of BCAAs for building muscle and preventing muscle tissue breakdown, among many other beneficial...

Nutritional science grows increasingly intricate when the context concerns bodybuilders and athletes looking to maximize muscle growth and enhance fat loss. The physiology behind macronutrients enable these processes is complex, to say the least. Nevertheless, it serves to benefit any level of...

I think it’s smart to think less about what food is and more about what it does. You see, the way nutrition interacts with your physiology is more than a checklist of calories and grams of protein/carbs/fats on a label. In order to build the best your body, you need to recognize that food is...

Fish oil supplements have been around for decades. As research on the essentiality of the omega-3 fatty acids continues to grow, it’s safe to say the benefits of fish oil supplements are legion, ranging from things like enhancing skin tissue to improving cardiovascular health and even supporting...

By: Matt Weik When the temperatures rise, many people are looking for some sweet treats to cool them down in the summer months. What better way to do this than with popsicles? Not just any popsicles though, I’m talking about BCAA + EAA popsicles. Essentially, with BCAA + EAA popsicles...