With the recent buzz surrounding the obesity epidemic, particularly in developed nations with the Americans leading the way, people are starting to look closer at dietary factors that affect their wei...
Though the promises are enticing, know the facts before you reach for what one sports nutrition expert describes as “hope in a can.” Our recent investigation—including tests at an outside laboratory...
Creatine, or more technically (α-Methylguanido)acetic acid, is a naturally occurring nitrogenous organic acid that is produced in the human body from amino acids in the kidney and liver.
The marketing slogan that we’ve all heard by now for the popular energy drink, Red Bull, is that “Red Bull gives you wings.” However, if you’re not careful, Red Bull may be more likely to give you a...
Creatine monohydrate, a commonly used dietary supplement by athletes to improve athletic performance, has been the subject of several research studies. In addition to the studies involving creatine’s...
To start off with, betaine is a nutrient which functions a methyl donor in various chemical processes in your body. It’s actually found in various foods such as beets, broccoli, spinach, and shellfis...
