Sports Supplements
Creatine Supplements: Benefits, Concerns, Types and Dosage
Creatine is one of the most popular supplements among athletes. Why? It is one of the few supplements that has been scientifically proven to safely build muscle, boost endurance and [...]
Ask the Experts: What’s the Difference Between Whey and Casein Protein?
Q: What is the difference between whey and casein protein? A: The two types of protein for athletes are whey and casein, and although they are both derived from cow's [...]
How to Select a Healthy Protein Bar
As a registered dietitian, I'm an advocate for real, whole foods. (See Iron Chef Michael Symon: Eat Natural Foods for Improved Performance.) However, I do encourage my clients to carry around healthy [...]
The Lowdown on Performance Enhancing Drugs
Athletes spend hours and hours training because they want an edge on their opponents. Unfortunately, sometimes athletes turn to performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) to get an even larger competitive advantage. [...]
True Nutrition: Possibly The Best Protein Supplement
Remember when your training buddy told you to try a particular protein powder, claiming was the best tasting supplement he ever used. You purchase it and discovered it was the [...]
Are Pre-Workout Supplements Right For You?
Need extra fuel in your tank to power your workout? Several supplements say they can help, but one size doesn’t fit all. What’s right for you—if anything is right for [...]
“Real” Fat-Burner Supplements
The following tips may not be what you're hoping to see. True fat burner supplements are few and far between. There is no magic pill that will just melt fat [...]
The 5 Most Effective Supplements for Baseball Players
The steroid era of baseball has thankfully come and gone. Now, baseball players are looking for safe (and legal) ways that they can enhance their performance with supplements. Before taking [...]
BCAAs Effectively Build Muscle and Trim Fat
You've probably heard of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and their benefits. But have you ever questioned why they are so popular with people looking to build muscle? There is no [...]
Why Protein Alone Doesn’t Build Muscle
Most athletes know that protein is essential for building muscle strength and size, and for powering the process of muscle recovery and repair. But simply eating protein won't magically build [...]