Supplements

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

by Robert Schinetsky
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...
Posted in alpha-yohimbine, Caffeine, Eria Jarensis, Genistein, Hardcore Pre Workout, Ligustrazine, Olympus Labs, PEA, Pre Workout, STIM-X, Yohimbine

Pregnenolone Supplement Benefits: What Research Shows

by Robert Schinetsky
Pregnenolone Supplement Benefits: What Research Shows
Pregnenolone is a “master” precursor for numerous other important hormones in the body, including dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), progesterone, tes...
Posted in alcohol, Joint Supplement, mood, nootropic, pregnenolone, stress

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

by Robert Schinetsky
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...
Posted in Beet root, Beetroot, cardiovascular health, Enovita, grape seed extract, Nitrates, Nitric Oxide, Nitric Oxide Booster, Superbeets

GAT Sport Vegan Plant Protein -- Beware Marketing Hype

by Robert Schinetsky
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...
Posted in GAT, Pea Protein, Plant Protein, Protein Powder, Pumpkin Seed Protein, Soy Protein, Vegan Protein, Vegan Protein Powder, Whey Protein

Bang Super Creatine is Useless

by Robert Schinetsky
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...
Posted in Bang, creatine, Energy Drink, Energy Drinks, Super Creatine, VPX

Research Roundup #1: InnoSlim, Sabroxy, & ApresFlex

by Robert Schinetsky
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...
Posted in ApresFlex, Fat Burner, InnoSlim, Joint Supplement, Nootropic, Nootropics, Sabroxy, Weight Loss

Is L-Norvaline Bad for the Brain?

by Robert Schinetsky
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 ...
Posted in Arginine, Blood Pressure, Brain health, L-Norvaline, Nitric Oxide, Nitric Oxide Booster, Nootropics, Norvaline, Pre Workout, Pump Pre Workout

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

by Robert Schinetsky
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the body that just about every aspect of our existence, including: Mood Memory Focus Motivation Relax...
Posted in Adaptogen, Bacopa Monnieri, Memory, Nootropic, Synapsa

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

by Robert Schinetsky
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.
Posted in Acetylcholine, Choline, Huperzine, Nootropic, Pre Workout

Build a Better Brain with BrainBerry

by Robert Schinetsky
Build a Better Brain with BrainBerry
What is BrainBerry? BrainBerry is a novel extract of Aronia Berry (aronia melanocarpa or chokeberry) standardized for cyanidin-3-O-galactoside -- ...
Posted in Anthocyanin, Aronia, BioActor, BrainBerry, Chokeberry, Cyanidin, Cyanidin-3-O-galactoside, Nootropic

Is Soy Protein Safe?

by Robert Schinetsky
Is Soy Protein Safe?
Vegan (plant-based) proteins are gaining popularity as more individuals are looking to diversify their sources of dietary protein and/or move away ...
Posted in Plant Protein, Protein Powder, Soy Protein, Vegan Protein

The Complete Guide to Peak ATP

by Robert Schinetsky
The Complete Guide to Peak ATP
What is Peak ATP? Peak ATP® is a clinically-researched, patented form of adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP) disodium that is identical in structure to...
Posted in ATP Supplement, Peak ATP, PeakATP