It seems that these days, everybody is trying live a healthier lifestyle. For many, this means working out. Unfortunately, many people either have misguided ideas about how to exercise or are working out in ways that may be totally counterproductive to their goals. So, to help you better understand how your bodies respond to exercise, […]
[Continue reading...]Got Glucosamine?
Glucosamine sulfate is a natural compound formed within the body that plays a role in proper formation of cartilage. Because of this, glucosamine is sold as a supplement to decrease the pain associated with osteoarthritis—a type of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage between bones is wears away, producing pain. Some studies do exist showing […]
[Continue reading...]Creatine: Do You Need It?
Updated February 17, 2025. Creatine, a natural substance that is made in the body as well as found in meat and fish, is arguably one of the most highly researched dietary supplements in history. Over the last several years creatine has enjoyed unprecedented popularity in the fitness community because it tends to make people stronger […]
[Continue reading...]Calcium
The mineral calcium may not seem as “sexy” as other supplements available to consumers today but it certainly has a tremendous amount of research behind it. As most reading these words already know, calcium is a significant component of bones and teeth, giving them strength. As we grow older, bones become weak due to osteoporosis […]
[Continue reading...]10 Clinically Proven Weight Loss Supplements
Updated 7/31/23. Help! I’m gaining weight and looking for a supplement to help me lose weight. This was a question I received via my SupplementClarity.com website. I know this person’s question echoes in many people, so I wanted to let you know how I replied to her in the hopes that others struggling with this […]
[Continue reading...]Natural All Natural and Food Labels: Not Ready for Prime Time
Have you noticed all those foods these days that have the word “Natural” or “All Natural” on their labels. To be honest, the word “Natural” and/or “All Natural” don’t really mean much when compared to other food label claims like “Healthy”, “ Low in Saturated Fat”, “Good Source”, “100% Whole Wheat” and others. In America, […]
[Continue reading...]New Years Resolution
Update 9/5/20. New Year’s Day is traditionally the starting day to drag out those legendary weight loss programs. “Lose twenty pounds in twenty days” a local chiropractor posted in two-foot tall letters on his billboard. When did chiropractors become weight loss and lifestyle coaches? It’s hard enough to rise above the noise and distortion of […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Trainers Story
I’m a worshiper in the temple of science. If a factoid doesn’t have a solid foundation of research and logic behind it I judge it to be of no consequence other than as an insight into the mindset of the individual propagating the nonsense. Good science is an observation of nature that can be repeated […]
[Continue reading...]Football Players, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Athletes may be under a false impression that they do not need to worry about heart disease and diabetes if a recent study is correct. This study, published in the Journal of Athletic Training, found that among college football players, almost one half (1/2) of college defense and offensive lineman had metabolic syndrome, a condition […]
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