Since 1989, when I started in the fitness business, I’ve seen dozens of diet supplements burst onto the scene, sell into the multi-millions, only to drop off the map and end up buried in the [...]
Everyone has heard the commercials at least once. Sensa, the miracle supplement that will help you lose weight without resorting to a diet! Trainers and doctors have been inundated with questions about the supplement for [...]
Creatine is so well researched, with so much real-world feedback supporting its use, it has often been called “the supplement that actually works.” As most of our readers realize (especially after reading our exposes, like [...]
Curious about the science behind popular fat burner ingredients? In this evidence-based review, we examine what research says about compounds like caffeine, green tea extract, synephrine, and more. Instead of marketing claims and testimonials, this article looks at human studies, dosages, and real-world effects to determine whether these ingredients truly support fat loss, or if the benefits are smaller than advertised...
Yesterday a reader alerted me to a “new miracle fat burner” that has been making its rounds around the internet. She told me it came from an African tree and a “clinical study” showed that [...]
Acai Berry has been touted as a powerhouse superfood and weight loss miracle. The truth is, not only are most of the health claims unproven, the weight loss claims have no basis whatsoever. Acai Berry for weight loss is a scam. Although the Acai craze probably peaked years ago, it never went away entirely... I hope this blog post pounds another nail in the Acai coffin
An investigation on protein drinks published in the July edition of Consumer Reports magazine, which was then picked up by CBS and NPR, has been causing waves of concern or [...]
Are fat burners safe? That’s one of the most common questions people ask, and for good reason. Over the years, several popular weight loss supplements have been linked to serious health concerns, including liver damage and product recalls. Before you assume “natural” or "herbal" means safe, learn what medical case reports and real-world controversies reveal about the risks of over-the-counter fat burners
In part two of my exclusive interview with bodybuilding and supplement expert Will Brink you’ll learn the latest recommendations for post-workout nutrition, protein secrets including the latest on whey protein and protein denaturation, waxy maize: [...]
Recent nutrition and supplement research has revealed countless discoveries that could dramatically improve your muscle-building results. Science has also uncovered new information disproving things that were once held as gospel in the bodybuilding world. In [...]
