Supplements

Research Review: 3DPump Equivalent to 8g L-Citrulline

Research Review: 3DPump Equivalent to 8g L-Citrulline
  3DPump-Breakthrough emerged as a novel pre workout pump supplement a few years ago. Engineered by seasoned supplement industry veterans, Bruce Kn...

Native Whey vs Whey Protein: Is Native Whey Worth It?

Native Whey vs Whey Protein: Is Native Whey Worth It?
This idea for this article comes from a recent Stack3D post in which Shane announced that Costco is now offering a 5-lb bag of Ascent Native Whey...

SNS Kidney Assist XT: Premium Kidney Support Supplement

SNS Kidney Assist XT: Premium Kidney Support Supplement
Serious Nutrition Solutions (SNS) has been around for a long time. I’ve used and recommended a number of their products over the years, including ...

Olympus Labs Oracle Pre Workout Analysis: Is It Safe/Effective?

Olympus Labs Oracle Pre Workout Analysis: Is It Safe/Effective?
Olympus Labs has always prided itself on being innovative with their products, particularly in bringing novel, lesser-known ingredients to the mark...

Pregnenolone Supplement Benefits: What Research Shows

Pregnenolone Supplement Benefits: What Research Shows
Pregnenolone is a “master” precursor for numerous other important hormones in the body, including dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), progesterone, tes...

Superbeets Heart Chews: The “Magic” Isn’t in the Beets

Superbeets Heart Chews: The “Magic” Isn’t in the Beets
There’s no shortage of mass market supplement offerings that are constantly plastered across media outlets (e.g. Nugenix, Force Factor, etc.). Des...

GAT Sport Vegan Plant Protein -- Beware Marketing Hype

GAT Sport Vegan Plant Protein -- Beware Marketing Hype
Plant protein powders, vegan-friendly supplements, and plant-based diets have been on the rise the past several years. In that time, a slew of sup...

Bang Super Creatine is Useless

Bang Super Creatine is Useless
Bang RTD has been one of the top-selling energy drinks, alongside Red Bull and Monster, for several years. Originally launched in 2012 as “Bang 35...

Research Roundup #1: InnoSlim, Sabroxy, & ApresFlex

Research Roundup #1: InnoSlim, Sabroxy, & ApresFlex
One of the things I enjoy most about the supplement industry is that there is a constant influx of new research to comb through whether it be new s...

Is L-Norvaline Bad for the Brain?

Is L-Norvaline Bad for the Brain?
A 2019 study published in Toxicology in Vitro caused quite the stir in supplement circles when a common pre workout nitric oxide booster was shown ...

Synapsa: Premium-Grade Bacopa Monnieri Extract Benefits, Research & Dosage

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the body that just about every aspect of our existence, including: Mood Memory Focus Motivation Relax...

Huperzine A in Pre Workouts? Think Again! New Study Shows No Performance Benefits

Huperzine A in Pre Workouts? Think Again! New Study Shows No Performance Benefits
Huperzine A is a common ingredient in many pre workout supplements. But, recent research indicates that the powerful nootropic may not actually improve cognitive or physical performance during exercise testing.