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Ask any fitness enthusiast about his or her supplement regime and there are a few ‘basics’ that you can expect to find: whey protein, creatine, multivitamins, and fish oil. The benefits of all of these supplements are not in question which is why even people who are rightfully skeptical of the whole supplement industry usually […]

For many fitness fanatics, consuming pre-workout supplements are something of a ritual. Such people view the consumption of pre-workouts before hitting the gym to be absolutely essential. To them, not consuming pre-workout will only lead to a low energy, low results workout. At the same time, there is a significant segment of the fitness population

The older you get, the more you need to give your body the nutrients required for healthy joints and bones. Your joints, in particular, need extra attention. As you age, your body produces less and less of the collagen, glucosamine, and other nutrients required to repair damaged joint tissue. This leads to a higher risk

Branch Chain Amino Acids (or BCAAs) are the three most important of the essential amino acids: leucine, valine, and isoleucine. These three amino acids make up 66% of the protein in your body, and they are the primary amino acids required to produce new muscle tissue. Getting more of these BCAAs is vital for muscular growth

Garcinia cambogia is a very popular pumpkin-shaped fruit native to warm climates such as west and central Africa, India, and Indonesia. It is also referred to as garcinia gummi-gutta – its new scientific name — and Malabar tamarind. However, garcinia cambogia remains the most commonly-used name throughout the world even though this is a former scientific

Probiotic Pearls are a probiotic supplement containing two strains of beneficial bacteria: Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum. They are called “pearls” because of their small size and round shape. The manufacturer’s claims regarding what these little gems can do are quite reasonable. The packaging states that they offer “daily protection against occasional gas, bloating, and

It is no secret that most people are not eating sufficient quantities of vegetables. Most experts recommend that the average adult consume about 3 cups of vegetables daily. Also, many don’t know this, but one cup of raw leafy greens only counts as half a cup in daily intake terms. The point is that with

If you want to be healthy, you should include vitamin supplements in your daily diet. However, consuming the right mix and amount of vitamins can be quite a challenge. Although there are plenty of options on the market, there aren’t many choices when it comes to high-quality supplements. Luckily, the Vitamin Packs brand does its

Onnit is a fairly new brand in the very saturated, competitive world of health supplements. Despite only having been founded in 2010, Onnit has quickly become a highly respected supplement brand, primarily targeting those interested in improving their body and brain. Onnit produces supplements known as nootropics (supplements to improve mental function) as well as

Picture this situation: you go out for a nice refreshing run thinking that it will be no sweat but instead you find yourself feeling exhausted. Your lungs feel like they are burning and your legs become numb while you lose the ability to carry on. Those of you who love running know exactly what I