Performance supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids as well as extracts and metabolites that are said to improve athletic ability, muscle strength and endurance (ergogenic aids), augment muscle growth (muscle protein synthesis), boost anabolic hormones like testosterone or growth hormone (HGH), reduce pain and fatigue, raise nitric oxide levels, modulate lactic acid levels or enhance male and/or female sexual prowess. Supplements may come in powders, capsules, gel caps bars or liquids and may be sold as individual ingredients or as part of multi-ingredient dietary supplements.
Fortagen Protein: Is It Better? Fact or Fiction?
FORTAGEN is said to skyrocket muscle growth and to be the most anabolic protein on the planet. At least that's... READ MORE
Addicted To Kratom: Proof Of Addiction And Withdrawal
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is not a dietary supplement but it's popular with some who say it helps reduce joint and... READ MORE
V8 Pills Review: Are They Safe? Do They Work?
Update 6/28/20. V8 pills don't have anything to do with V8 vegetable juice. Rather, they are dietary supplements marked to... READ MORE
Does Testofen Fenugreek Extract Raise Testosterone? Is It Safe?
Update 10/18/21. Tesofen is an ingredient found in supplements touted to boost testosterone levels. As such, it's one of the... READ MORE
Does Creatine Cause Rhabdomyolysis (Rhabdo)? Review Of Research
Creatine (creatine monohydrate), the most popular muscle-building supplement in history has been criticized as causing Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo), a serious medical... READ MORE
Death From Kratom? Is It True? Review Of Evidence
Kratom, also called Mitragyna speciosa, the psycoactive, pain reducing/stimulant herbal compound has been popular and controversial almost since the start.... READ MORE