What a "Proprietary Blend" Actually Hides
If you have ever turned a supplement tub around and seen "Proprietary Blend 8,000 mg" with a list of ingredients under it and no individual amounts, you have met the...
Why Every Supplement Should Ship With a 30-Day ...
The standard supplement return policy is one of three patterns: "All sales final, no returns" (most common) "30-day return on unopened product only" (the legal-minimum dodge) "30-day satisfaction guarantee" (rare,...
How to Read a Supplement Label in 60 Seconds (Q...
This is the field-guide version of the audit framework. Use it the next time you pick up a tub at the store. Step 1: Find the active ingredients block (10...
When Testosterone Matters (And When the Marketi...
The test booster category sells $500 million a year in the US. It is also one of the lowest-evidence categories in sports nutrition. Here is the actual picture. What testosterone...
The Case for Daily Creatine Even If You Don't T...
Creatine is filed in most people's heads as "that bodybuilder supplement." It is the most-studied ergogenic in sports nutrition, and the dose has not changed in 30 years (5 grams...
Vegan vs Whey Protein: Which One Actually Wins ...
The vegan vs whey debate used to be one-sided. Whey was faster-absorbing, had a better amino acid profile, and triggered more muscle protein synthesis per gram. Then plant protein blends...