When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly all of these are beneficial, and a century of research has proven it. However, another essential part...
Of all the supplements athletes reach for to increase performance, probiotics probably aren’t even on the radar screen. But according to research they should be, especially when participating in high intensity exercise. Probiotics—also known as flora or...
A 2024 study of emergency room admissions found that individuals who are taking high doses of Adderall and other amphetamines face a whopping five-fold increased risk for developing psychosis or mania. Adderall is used primarily in the treatment of attention deficit...
If you think nutritional supplements are something new, think again. Supplements in a a pill or tablet form go back about 3,500 years, and liquids and powders even further. Today new technologies—such as nutritional testing and Custom Nutrient Paks—take...
During the past decade energy drinks have skyrocketed in popularity. An energy drink is defined by JustAPedia as: “A type of drink containing stimulant compounds, usually caffeine, which is marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation (marketed as...
Cold plunges—also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion—have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can aid in swelling reduction, lowering stress, reducing inflammation, improving muscle recovery after...
