The Science

Amino Acid Spiking — The Supplement Industry's Protein Fraud Problem

Amino Acid Spiking — The Supplement Industry's ...

 Some protein powders inflate their protein numbers with cheap amino acids that don't build muscle. Here's how to spot it on a label.

Amino Acid Spiking — The Supplement Industry's ...

 Some protein powders inflate their protein numbers with cheap amino acids that don't build muscle. Here's how to spot it on a label.

The Supplement Industry's Evidence Problem

The Supplement Industry's Evidence Problem

Less than a third of supplement claims are supported by peer-reviewed evidence. Here's why the industry stays that way and how to navigate it.

The Supplement Industry's Evidence Problem

Less than a third of supplement claims are supported by peer-reviewed evidence. Here's why the industry stays that way and how to navigate it.

Nucleotide Supplements — Conditionally Interesting, Largely Unnecessary

Nucleotide Supplements — Conditionally Interest...

Nucleotide supplements are marketed aggressively but the clinical evidence for healthy adults is thin. We reviewed the research.

Nucleotide Supplements — Conditionally Interest...

Nucleotide supplements are marketed aggressively but the clinical evidence for healthy adults is thin. We reviewed the research.

Weight Cutting and Muscle — How Athletes Can Protect Lean Mass When Calories Crash

Weight Cutting and Muscle — How Athletes Can Pr...

Combat athletes lose up to 5-10% body weight before competition. The research shows a clear hierarchy for preserving muscle during rapid cuts.

Weight Cutting and Muscle — How Athletes Can Pr...

Combat athletes lose up to 5-10% body weight before competition. The research shows a clear hierarchy for preserving muscle during rapid cuts.