Sports supplement creatine makes no difference to muscle gains, trial finds
(unsw.edu.au)
People who take the popular sports supplement creatine and lift weights do not build muscle any faster than those who do resistance training without the supplement, new research shows.
People who take the popular sports supplement creatine and lift weights do not build muscle any faster than those who do resistance training without the supplement, new research shows.
My 16-month theanine self-experiment
(dynomight.net)
The internet loves theanine. This is an amino acid analog that’s naturally found in tea, but now sold as a nutritional supplement for anxiety or mood or memory.
The internet loves theanine. This is an amino acid analog that’s naturally found in tea, but now sold as a nutritional supplement for anxiety or mood or memory.
In New Administration, Supplement Makers See Chance to Cash In
(undark.org)
Last fall, before being named the senior U.S. health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President Donald Trump’s administration would liberate Americans from the FDA’s “aggressive suppression” of vitamins, dietary supplements, and other substances — ending the federal agency’s “war on public health,” as he put it.
Last fall, before being named the senior U.S. health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President Donald Trump’s administration would liberate Americans from the FDA’s “aggressive suppression” of vitamins, dietary supplements, and other substances — ending the federal agency’s “war on public health,” as he put it.
Omega-3 supplements slow biological ageing
(nature.com)
Omega-3 supplements have been shown to reduce the risk of falls and frailty in older people.
Omega-3 supplements have been shown to reduce the risk of falls and frailty in older people.
Lead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says
(wqow.com)
Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts found in plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored products, according to a new investigation.
Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts found in plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored products, according to a new investigation.
Is Protein Powder a Scam?
(nytimes.com)
Most people don’t need to consume this supplement, experts say, but it can be useful in certain situations.
Most people don’t need to consume this supplement, experts say, but it can be useful in certain situations.
Self-experiment with L-theanine: effect on sleep and cognition
(metasophi.com)
Many supplements are said to improve sleep, but how can I know if they work for my individual case if the effects are not obvious? To answer this, I ran a self-experiment with L-theanine using this platform.
Many supplements are said to improve sleep, but how can I know if they work for my individual case if the effects are not obvious? To answer this, I ran a self-experiment with L-theanine using this platform.
You Probably Don't Need That Green AG1 Smoothie
(mcgill.ca)
AG1 combines the “just in case” marketing of the multivitamin industry and unproven wellness ingredients into an expensive cocktail for the worried well
AG1 combines the “just in case” marketing of the multivitamin industry and unproven wellness ingredients into an expensive cocktail for the worried well
Positive effects of creatine supplementation on memory in healthy individuals
(nlm.nih.gov)
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to determine the effects of creatine supplementation on memory performance in healthy humans.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to determine the effects of creatine supplementation on memory performance in healthy humans.