supplements

The 30-billion dollar a year vitamin industry is suffering from existential angst right now. Their collective stomachs are all aflutter because of the publication of a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that says vitamin or mineral supplements offer no discernible benefits; that they...

Why Food Isn’t Enough Health Supplements: Supplemental Or Fundamental? “Don’t take health supplements. Food can give you everything you need!” You’ve heard that before, and it sounds right. If supplements weren’t supplemental to food, we’d call them something else. The name implies they’re...

It’s always amusing when some keyboard warrior, high on righteous indignation and faux outrage, prances onto one of our social media pages and says, “I found out that you guys sell Biotest supplements. That’s why you recommend them! I got you!” Then he tries to high-five his girlfriend but...

Black Pepper Extract for Better Absorption of Your Supplement Routine Taking supplements is a good way to provide full coverage for health benefits that can be gained from vitamins, minerals, herbs, and amino acids. Supplements are more popular now than ever, but did you know that adding a...

by The Editors of What's Good It should come as no surprise that if you want to pack on muscle, you’ve got to lift heavy things, and do it often. But there’s more to the muscle-building equation than what happens in the gym. In addition to the right training, you also need to zero in on proper...

by Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1 Electrolyte supplements, which are touted for boosting hydration and supporting recovery, are having a moment right now amongst everyone from hardcore endurance athletes to weekend warriors to super-clean eaters. When you take a look at the nutritional information for...

Body building supplements have been used by all sorts of athletes, bodybuilders and those who wanted to lose weight to make their bodies healthy and fit. Whether you are a beginning bodybuilder or a professional one, supplements become a necessary ingredient to your bodybuilding routine to make...

Becoming a professional bodybuilder is not an easy goal. Becoming a bodybuilder involves hour after hour, month after month & year after year of pouring out sweat & pushing oneself to their limits within the gym. And after an extended period of time, like a sculpture stepping back to look at his...

What? Sign me up for these bodybuilding supplements! I found this press release today. Is it bullshit? Can supplements help the quality of sperm? UBLIC RELEASE: 26-NOV-2018 Certain dietary or nutritional supplements could improve sperm quality These are the results of an analysis of 28...

A balanced diet and healthful lifestyle that includes enough sleep should be sufficient to give most people the energy that they need for their daily activities. However, athletes push their bodies to peak performance, so these individuals may need an energy boost. In this article, we provide...

I thought this was an interesting article for you all. Yes, vitamins are important for bodybuilding, bodybuilders and everyone else! Beyond Macronutrients and the Importance of Vitamin Supplements By Jim Duffy Most healthy eaters are familiar with the three macronutrients that garner the most...

First I will start with my own disclaimer. If you are going to use steroids be safe and I am not a medical doctor so please do not take this article as advice. My own personal opinion is that steroids can be used safely for bodybuilding but it also can be dangerous so be careful if you do it! I...

Steroids can be dangerous but can also be used safely. Steroids were used very often for all kinds of things and many still are. You may like the following article on steroid safety. Are Anabolic Steroids and Body Building Supplements Safe to Use? By Roma Jha Anabolic steroids and body...

Most bodybuilding supplements contain creatine. This compound has been lauded by most nutritional experts in the body building regimen as an absolutely essential supplement for bulking up muscles. Most people however buy supplements expecting miraculous results. That is because manufacturers and...

The Problem of Mislabeled Anabolic Steroid Products - Why the FDA Is Clamping Down on Dietary Supplements Bodybuilding has struggled through the years to be taken as a legitimate and clean sport. The controversies around bodybuilding and drug never seem to die down. It would seem to a lot of...

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...

Nutrients should always come from food first, but few people eat a large enough variety to get all the required nutrients. This is where supplements come into the equation and help fill those gaps. Using Bodybuilding.com’s Signature Series, let’s dive into what supplements you should always...

Preventing When you're wanting to preventatively take action against prolactin, a Dopamine Agonist may not be the best choice to start with as they come with many unwanted sides and can be harsh drugs. You should always have a Dopamine Agonist on hand if you wish to take a 19-Nor, but if you...

Vitamins and minerals are key micronutrients required by the body to allow for optimal health and longevity. Moreover, as we age, our needs of these vital micronutrients increases. Thus, it’s no surprise that multivitamin and multimineral supplements are the most popular choice for consumers...

Why Diets Fail Bodybuilding has traditionally been a sport of extremes. While having a “hardcore” mentality may have merit in certain instances, it tends to backfire when it comes nutrition. Sadly, the majority of gym goers, especially beginners, presume ‘traditional’ bodybuilding diets that...