Category Archive for "Supplementation"

vegan protein powder vs. whey

VEGAN PROTEIN POWDER VS. WHEY: HOW DO THEY COMPARE?

As a follow up to yesterday’s post discussing vegan bodybuilding diets and their effects on muscle growth, today I wanted to answer one reader’s question who asked for my thoughts on vegan protein powders vs. whey and other animal-based protein…

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pregains & creagains review

NO B.S “PREGAINS” & “CREAGAINS” SUPPLEMENT REVIEW

Eh man… You wanna build some muscle? … you DO? That’s good man. That’s REAL good man. But the question is, will the Hodgetwins’ new “PreGains” and “CreaGains” supplements help you build that muscle any faster? With over a million…

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glutamine benefits

THE “BENEFITS” OF GLUTAMINE SUPPLEMENTS DEBUNKED

Glutamine has been considered as a “bodybuilding staple” for many years and is often mentioned in the same breath as other proven supplements such as whey protein, creatine and fish oils. Although I don’t expect to convince those who have…

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how to take creatine

HOW TO TAKE CREATINE: YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE

In a fitness supplement industry mostly dominated by over-hyped, ineffective products that deliver marginal gains at best, creatine is one of the rare muscle building compounds out there that is worth the money and that truly delivers real results in…

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creatine and hair loss

CREATINE AND HAIR LOSS: MYTH OR FACT?

Although creatine is the most researched sports supplement in history and has been consistently shown to be both safe and effective in the short and long term, there is one potential side effect that has become a cause for concern…

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CREATINE AND CAFFEINE: IS IT OKAY TO MIX THEM?

Although creatine is an incredibly simple and straightforward supplement to properly use, it still seems to be surrounded by a ton of confusion and conflicting advice even to this day. “What is the best form of creatine to take? How…

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SUPPLEMENT STUDIES VS. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (WHY RESEARCH MATTERS!)

Over the past few years I’ve put out quite a number of different bodybuilding supplement reviews outlining the unbiased facts behind a wide variety of products that claim to build muscle and burn fat. Spreading truth in this specific area…

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QUEST NUTRITION “PROTEIN CHIPS” REVIEW: AN HONEST OVERVIEW

If you follow my posts on a regular basis then you already know I’m a huge fan of Quest Protein Bars and consider them as my current top pick in the protein bar category. (You can get my complete review…

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DOES EXPIRED PROTEIN GO BAD? IS IT STILL SAFE TO USE?

Are the expiration dates on protein powders set in stone, or is it still okay to consume the product even after the date listed on the tub has passed? Generally, whey protein is safe to consume, barring any food allergies…

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THE 3 BEST BODYBUILDING SLEEP SUPPLEMENTS

There’s no question that getting a sufficient amount of restful sleep each night is an important aspect of your fitness program and your overall life in general. Getting a proper sleep will help to keep your mood and energy levels…

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