Melatonin is both a hormone found in the body and a supplement that can be taken orally. The human body produces melatonin deep inside the…
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Category: Supplements
Zinc and Copper Depletion: What You Need to Know
It’s probably no surprise that after the last few years with COVID and other illnesses on the rise, you and a number of your friends…
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This Sweet Truth May Turn Your Protein Shake Sour: The Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
Is it possible for a “clean” protein source to work against your muscle-gaining goals and harbor toxic chemicals and artificial sweeteners? The answer may terrify…
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Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals have come to accept the premise that more omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can help control inflammation and heart…
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Curious About Quercetin? Its Benefits May Surprise You
Quercetin, a supplement commonly found on health-food store shelves, also seems of interest to those in the exercise/sports realm. Here we aim to provide an…
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Supplement Series: Efficacy of Chromium and Alpha-Lipoic Acid
In this next installment of our series on bodybuilding supplements, we cast a discerning eye on 2 products frequently consumed by dedicated athletes, chromium picolinate…
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Strengthening Nutritional Immunology Across the Lifespan
Dietitians and research scientists share the long-held belief that nutrition can exert a powerful influence on one’s overall health. Poor dietary habits rank as the…
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