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There are protein brands out there that are using a deceptive practice called Protein Spiking (also known as nitrogen or amino spiking) to exaggerate the protein claim on their labels and cheat consumers out of protein. Simply put, protein acid spiking is when a manufacturer takes some of the...

It’s getting worse folks, not better. The global supply chain is still experiencing disruptions, delays, and shortages that are affecting every aspect of the DS industry. This update will be a bit more robust than previous because many more ingredients need to be watched. INTERNATIONAL...

A crippling shortage of sunflower oil is causing the impending disruption. Russia and Ukraine collectively produce about 60% of the world’s sunflower supply, with Ukraine exporting half of the world’s sunflower oil supply. They produce nearly 31 million tons annually, compared to the next...

Protein Pop Quiz: Which one of these proteins is the best? A) 18g protein per serving B) 25g protein per serving C) 33g protein per serving Think it’s C? It’s actually a trick question (sorry). Every company brags on their label about how much protein is in their product. The truth is, you...

News headlines a few weeks back grabbed readers attention with clickbait titles like, “bodybuilder” dies from eating too much protein,” and of course, the title of this article. So, Can Too Much Protein Kill You? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Unless you have a genetic disorder that prevents you from...

Many of you are likely beginning exercise programs to get in shape or lose some body fat. And, as the age-old saying goes, your weight loss goals will be approximately 80% diet and 20% gym efforts. Let that sink in. Your results will be predominately driven by your dietary habits – not how much...

When trying to lose weight, what is one particular food that everyone tells you to consume more of? Salad. Yes, everyone assumes you need to eat like a rabbit in order to tighten your waistline and drop body fat. While salad isn’t the only nutritional change you should be making to your...

When it comes to antioxidants, none are more powerful and potent than glutathione. This particular antioxidant seemingly made headlines for its benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will not make any direct claims in this article, what we will do is showcase how important glutathione...

A term that often goes hand in hand with protein supplementation is muscle protein synthesis, or MPS for short. In the simplest sense MPS is the process of building muscle proteins specifically as opposed to making other types of proteins throughout the body. MPS is arguably the most important...

While it is not impossible to meet daily protein requirements through a typical “whole food” diet; some individuals, such as athletes find it hard to consume the 0.45-0.90 grams per pound body weight daily needed to maintain a positive nitrogen balance, optimize muscle growth, and assist...

A term that often goes hand in hand with protein supplementation is muscle protein synthesis, or MPS for short. In the simplest sense MPS is the process of building muscle proteins specifically as opposed to making other types of proteins throughout the body. MPS is arguably the most important...

By itself, a high-quality protein supplement is a potent ergogenic aid that can assist with muscle growth and recovery. However, when protein is stacked with other performance enhancing ingredients, training efforts and gains may be amplified to a greater degree. Some of these ingredients work...

Protein quality is typically defined as a protein’s capacity to supply all essential amino acids (EAAs) to an individual. There is a total of 9 EAAs which cannot be produced by the body and can only be obtained through eating whole food sources or supplementation. As a whole, research has shown...

Collectively made up of leucine, isoleucine, and valine, BCAAs are known as essential amino acids because the human body cannot produce them and they must be consumed through diet or supplementation. Independently, each BCAA plays an important physiological role in the body. However, it is their...

Extensive research on milk proteins (whey and casein) has been conducted as it relates to their roles in enhancing adaptations from exercise. This research has shown that milk proteins, ingested following exercise and throughout the day, can speed recovery, promote a positive nitrogen balance...

Hundreds if not thousands of protein powders are available on the market today. This often makes choosing one that suits individual training and dieting goals a bit confusing. Even for the most nutrition-savvy customer, the attractive package and bold claims made on the label can distract them...

Oats for Breakfast – Overnight Cold Oats or Blueberry Protein Pancakes! Stuck in a rut for breakfast options? No worries — we have you covered. Here are two new recipes that will taste amazing, keep you full, satisfy your sweet-tooth, and help you boost your metabolism to burn body fat...

You've heard the arguments, weighed out the challenges and benefits, and decided you're all in: You're going keto. More people than ever are embracing this very low-carb, high-fat diet plan and sticking with it for months or even years. Once they successfully make the switch from using...

Going keto may sound easy; just stock your kitchen with pounds of bacon, pyramids of avocados, and a fridge full of heavy cream, and you'll have all the fat you need to go keto—at least for this week. Of course, in action, keto is much easier said than done. To make your transition as smooth as...

The keto diet has a wide range of associations these days—fat loss, mental clarity, health and biohacking—but building muscle isn't usually one of them. But there's merit—and research—to support the goal of building muscle on keto. Many bodybuilders have followed something close to a ketogenic...