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L-Theanine is a common ingredient in many pre-workouts, energy formulas and occasionally in sleep aids. What exactly is this interesting ingredient and what can it do for you?

Ingredient Spotlight: TestoSurge®

If you’re training for size, you need to focus on all the components that play a role in this process. Your training has to be spot on, your diet has to consist of the right combination of macronut...

Ingredient Spotlight: N-Acetyl Cysteine

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) is a conditionally essential amino acid (CEAA) that’s a common liver support ingredient. Of course, that’s not its only benefit. In this edition of Ingredient Spotlight, we’...

Ingredient Profile: Berberine

Berberine is an herbal supplement with a long history of use in traditional medicine. One of the uses of this ingredient is to promote improved glucose absorption into the muscles, among several ot...

BCAAs vs Creatine? Why?

BCAAs vs Creatine? Why? These two crucially important supplements should never be at odds with each other and in this article, we will look at both and show you why this is a silly debate.

Creatine And Cognitive Function

One of the most popular supplements currently available is creatine. Long known as an effective tool in your mass-building arsenal, creatine has recently become widely used for recovery. It’s also ...

Ingredient Spotlight: Grains of Paradise

When we came up with Shred Time, our thermogenic fat burner, we left no stone unturned in terms of ingredients. One of the more impressive compounds in this potent fat burner is called Grains of Pa...

Can Freak Show Help You Drop Weight?

5% Nutrition Freak Show is a powerful insulin mimicker that will make the carbohydrates you eat work for you. Expect those carbs to be used for recovery and growth instead of potential fat storage.

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