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A friend of mine recently messaged me with a problem that I definitely also had when I started strength training. Okay  – several problems. Do I need to take supplements? Which supplements do I need, and when do I take them? It’s taken a lot of time and research for me to overcome my basic #fitnessn00bprahblems, but for all the …

At some point along the line, buying a multivitamin became akin to choosing a breakfast cereal or a new lipstick – that is, there’s way too much choice out there. Gummy vitamins, soluble vitamins, vitamins for kids, teens, menopausal women, 50+ … the list goes on. And then some. And one of the big differences is, of course, the array …

Creatine Causes Kidney Damage / Creatine Is A Steroid I’m sure we’ve all heard the horror stories about a friend of a friend of a friend who took creatine and got huge but then died from liver failure (not really). Creatine is one of the most well known bodybuilding supplements on the market which has stood the test of time …

ZMA is known primarily for two things in the supplement world. Firstly for helping people meet their Zinc and Magnesium requirements. Secondly for its ability to enhance recovery and also improve sleeping patterns which also helps with recovery. However I thought I would bring to your attention three other benefits that you may be unaware of and could be beneficial …

You might have heard about some controversy surrounding dietary supplements that contain the compound 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA): such as USP Labs ‘Jack3d’ or Nutrex Research ‘HemoRage Black’. A Warning Letter written by the FDA has been sent to 10 major companies in the supplement industry, including Gaspari Nutrition, USP Labs and Muscle Warfare Inc. The FDA said in the letter that the companies had …

First thing, if you enjoy your supplements, then act now. Go to  http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/13372 and show your support. We need to reach 10,000 signatories pretty quick. If on the other hand you don’t trust me and need further convincing then read on: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in conjunction with a new European directive are clamping down on the …

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There are some common misperceptions surrounding dietary supplements that prevent some people from allowing them to become a part of their routine, and ultimately gain the improvements they seek. This article is aimed at highlighting some of these misperceptions and to give an outlook, which can help you discover the truth. In the end however it is down to you, …

Happy new year guys!! So it’s the start of 2012 and I am just about to start a 12 week bulking cycle (2 x 6 week programs), except I can’t right now, I have an exam coming up and am not sure I’ll be able to commit to the gym as much as I can. So the upcoming week won’t …

Nitric Oxide is a free gas released inside the body and is an important signaling molecule in the human body. It is produced by the effect of normal metabolism of the amino acid Arginine. The production of Nitric Oxide occurs when the amino acid L-arginine is converted into L-citruline through an enzyme group known as Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS). The …