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An effective supplement regimen includes any number of vitamins and nutrients, but one of the often overlooked, and highly beneficial nutrients that can be included in these regimens is L-carnitine. L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that is generally thought to be beneficial for weight loss and brain function. However, it’s important to [...]

Stress is universal; coping mechanisms are not. Because everyone copes differently (and some people don’t cope at all), it’s hard to know where to start. In recent years, people have been turning away from traditional stress relievers (massage, “me time,” or alcohol) and pivoting toward a more natural, holistic and healthy approach. One of those [...]

Caffeine is the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug, largely because it’s legal and unregulated in almost every area of the world. Most people know it as the substance in coffee that keeps you awake, but you can also consume caffeine in a powder or pill form for more precision over your dose. The most [...]

Glutamine is often discussed but rarely explored. You probably know it’s related to health and fitness—and you may even know that it plays a role in muscle building. That being said, glutamine is a lot more than just a workout supplement. Whether you’re considering taking glutamine or you’re simply curious about its purpose in your [...]

Complete Guide to Beta-Alanine Identifying the impact of different supplements available on the market is essential to boosting your athletic performance. Beta-alanine is respected within the industry for increasing endurance and fighting fatigue, thus increasing performance. But how, and why? What is Beta-Alanine? On a scientific level, beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid. This means [...]

As the demand for more health-conscious options becomes a growing trend, so too does the demand for vegan alternatives to typical protein powder options. Whey protein, one of the most well-known protein supplements, is not vegan as it is a by-product of cheese proteins, although it does come with many of its own benefits and [...]

If you’re serious about working out, you’ve probably heard of BCAAs or branched-chain amino acids. They’re increasing in popularity and rivaling the sales of even whey protein, one of the most popular weight lifting supplements to date. Can you benefit from BCAAs? Do you get enough BCAAs in your own diet? Are they safe? Keep [...]

Glutamine is the body's most plentiful amino acid and is found in many animal products such as seafood, dairy, meat, eggs, and nuts. Glutamine comprises about five percent of all amino acids found in animal protein sources. Five percent may not seem like a significant amount; however, Glutamine is a critical component of a wide [...]

6 Ways Creatine Improves Your Well-Being, From Muscle Gains to Brain Function Creatine is an organic compound that your body (mostly your liver) produces and is stored in your muscles and brain. It gets converted into phosphocreatine, a molecule that gets used up as ATP, or energy. Or in simpler words: creatine gives you energy, [...]

ZMA has commonly been used as a supplement to aid in muscle growth for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts. It’s thought to boost testosterone levels to help improve the effectiveness of your workouts. Some people who use ZMA also claim it helps improve strength, endurance, recovery after a workout, sleep quality, and your immune system. [...]

Whether you are an active participant in the world of fitness or an ardent couch potato with high aspirations of achieving the body you have always dreamed of (someday!) there is no question that you have heard about all kinds of supplements. Health and fitness supplements are an over $120 billion yearly enterprise. It seems [...]

Testosterone is the driving hormone behind size, strength, libido, and performance. All guys experience a decrease in T as we age, and it starts earlier than you’d think. After age 30 your level of testosterone drops about one percent every year. By your mid-40s you have between 80-85 percent of the testosterone you had in [...]

You’re finally on board to start taking collagen supplements for your hair, skin, and joints, but you’re wondering how long it’ll take before you start to see results. Everyone’s body is unique, but with daily collagen intake, you could start seeing results in as little as two weeks. Collagen works differently on different parts of [...]

Creatine is one of the most popular supplements for increasing muscular strength, power, and size. Creatine is a natural substance that is found in muscle cells and helps the muscles produce energy during intense training sessions like heavy lifting or high-intensity cardio. Several factors affect your body’s creatine stores, including meat intake, exercise, amount of muscle [...]

Testosterone is a reproductive hormone found in both males and females. In men, it is mostly secreted by the testes where special cells called the Leydig cells get stimulated by the brain to produce large amounts of testosterone. An additional portion is produced by the adrenal glands – small structures located at the top of [...]