by Matt Weik When it comes to bone health, calcium is the first thing that comes to mind, right? You tend to think about drinking milk and consuming dairy products in your diet, no? But what if you aren’t getting in enough calcium from your diet? Well, you could consume more foods that are high […] SOURCE: Supplements – IronMag Bodybuilding & Fitness Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Hot Take: Most Sports Supplements Are Junk
The sports supplement industry topped a $40 billion global market size in 2021, while the average health-conscious Millennial dumped $56/month into these “miracle” pills ‘n powders. But how’s this for a hot take: most of your favorite sports supplements are pure trash — or at least not as effective as their intentionally misleading labels suggest. (There, we said it.) Many slimeball supplement companies prey on naive consumers at wit’s … [Read more...]
Hi-Tech Bringing Back EAS? What Happened to Bill Phillips?
by Matt Weik If you remember, not too long ago, I wrote an article about Bill Phillips mentioning he was bringing back EAS. He used his own social media platform to get the word out, and while the news didn’t spread the way he thought it would, the word did get out into the industry […] SOURCE: Supplements – IronMag Bodybuilding Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Using CoQ10 Supplements
by Matt Weik CoQ10, also known as Coenzyme Q10, is a chemical made by the body that is present in every cell. It is synthesized by the body and stored in the mitochondria (the powerhouse) of the cell. CoQ10 is responsible for producing around 95% of the energy in the body by promoting ATP production. […] SOURCE: Supplements – IronMag Bodybuilding Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Toodaloo My Favorite No Guilt Snack
Toodaloo is my FAVORITE new No guilt Snack! Not sure why it took me so long to discover these because they are AMAZEBALLS. If you are like me and YOU are looking for a snack that actually tastes AMAZING while being healthy for you… then you have got to try these. They are completely clean and made from unprocessed natural ingredients making them naturally gluten free as well. They contain only natural ingredients and are packed with lots of … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Using Milk Thistle Supplements
by Matt Weik Milk thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, is a common yet not so popular plant. It is native to Southern Europe and Asia and has various medicinal properties, and is commonly used in the US in the form of milk thistle supplements. The plant itself has prickly leaves with purple flowers and […] SOURCE: Supplements – IronMag Bodybuilding Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
6 Incredible Benefits of CBD for Athletes
by Matt Weik CBD or Cannabidiol is a cannabis compound that has been found to have several healing benefits, only without giving you the “high” feeling that many associate with cannabis. From relieving you of things like aches and pains to helping reduce inflammation, there are many incredible benefits of CBD for athletes. Some athletes, […] SOURCE: Supplements – IronMag Bodybuilding Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Turkesterone Explained by IronMag Labs 💪
Turkesterone What is Turkesterone? Turkesterone is an ecdysteroid, which is a hormonal steroid that is found in plants. Ecdysteroids can be compared to testosterone, due to their ability to induce growth. However, unlike testosterone, ecdysteroids do not bind to androgen receptors, and therefore do not cause any steroidal side effects, such as gynecomastia and hair […] SOURCE: Supplements – IronMag Bodybuilding Blog - Read entire story … [Read more...]
15 Sports Nutrition Industry Statistics & Market Trends
Three-time Mr. Olympia runner-up and three-time Arnold Classic victor — Kai Greene — once offered up this bit of wisdom: “Bodybuilding is an art; your body is the canvas, weights are your brush, and nutrition is your paint. We all have the ability to turn a self-portrait into a masterpiece.” But there’s definitely a third piece Greene forgot to mention: sports supplements as the palette. It takes a perfect blend of all three to build an … [Read more...]
20+ Protein Supplement Industry Statistics & Market Trends
There’s an ancient proverb in the Swoly Bible that reads; “Proteins are like LEGOS. Protein is the building block of muscle; LEGOS are the building blocks of building blocks. Ipso facto, you can never have enough of either.” – The Brofessor That one’s Confucius-level deep and — perhaps unintentionally — dead-on accurate. (The protein part, not the LEGO bit; anybody with a soul knows you can’t have too many LEGOS.) The protein … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between Protein Powders?
Is all protein made equally? And, why are there so many different forms of whey protein? I thought I knew the answers to these questions, but when I formulated all of the products for Ladder, I quickly learned that there’s a dark side of the supplement industry that has nothing to do with illegal ingredients or dangerous products. In many cases, the “good” supplements you take might not be giving your body what you think. … [Read more...]
Redcon1’s Product Total War Causes a Heart Attack!
Yes you read that correctly, a product called Total War by Redcon1 causes a heart attack. But when the CEO of Redcon1 is under 14 federal indictments for lacing dietary supplements with drugs it’s to be expected. Shame on Aaron Singerman for putting money before people’s health. Watch the video below. SOURCE: Supplements – IronMag Bodybuilding Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Does Fish Oil Supplementation Impact Recovery?
Fish oil supplements have many proven health benefits, so scientists are researching to ascertain if fish oil can aid in muscle soreness and recovery. Fish oil supplementation has gained a lot of attention for its health benefits. Specifically, supplementation of omega 3 fatty acids has demonstrated positive effects on blood pressure, triglycerides, and heart rate.1 read more SOURCE: Breaking Muscle - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
30 Surprising Fitness Supplement Industry Market Statistics
Beeline to the health & fitness aisle at your local supermarket or chain retail store, and you’ll find yourself in a “magical wonderland” that many lifters describe as “heaven.” Rocket freeze pre-workout powders for a caffeinated jolt. Birthday cake-flavored protein bars to rebuild those pythons. Horse pill fat burners that slim down the gut you owe to pizza roll binges. It’s a fitness junkie’s playground! But if you explore a little … [Read more...]
Using Ascent Pre Workout for More Gains (Review)
When you add a tagline like the “Official Sponsor of Hard Work” to your brand, you’re practically setting yourself up for failure. High expectations. Globally-known professional athletes agreeing to sponsorships. Results! Miraculously (or not), Ascent Protein has managed to do the unthinkable — all three of those things and then some. But is Ascent Pre Workout the cure to lagging gains or gloomy plateaus? We’re tired of the garbage … [Read more...]
The Best Time to Take Creatine
When I was hired by LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger to create the formulas for Ladder, the first products we worked on were a protein powder and a pre-workout. Every product started with a specific focus on the best ingredients. For us, “best” was not about new or different. We primarily measured ingredients based on three factors: Ingredients that had the most evidence. Ingredients that delivered real results for real people … [Read more...]
Vitamins That May Help Grow Hair
Loss of hair, or baldness, can be the result of not having enough vitamin B supplements. Vitamin B is very important, as it contains B3 niacin, which is very important for growing hair. Vitamin B6 is another important vitamin, containing nutrients such as sulfur, biotin, magnesium, and zinc. Without these vitamins, your body won’t be […] SOURCE: Fitness Tips for Life - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
All About Vitamin A
Vitamin A was first discovered back in 1912, by a Polish biochemist named Casimir Funk. He came up with the word vitamine, which was later given the name vitamin. Funk was the first to discover vitamins as we know them today, although vitamin A was actually the first one discovered, hence the letter “A” in […] SOURCE: Fitness Tips for Life - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein Powder Review
A trip to the Vitamin Shoppe (or even the fitness aisle of a retail store) is supposed to be exciting. Dozens of options, flavors galore, and almost guaranteed gains on the horizon. But then … you flip those 4-pound tubs around and scan the labels. 80mg of cholesterol? Maltodextrin? 190 calories per serving? Choosing a new whey protein powder winds up being a “lesser of two evils” scenario. If you want the mass, you have to make … [Read more...]
Discover Supplements That Benefit Your Specific Needs With Supplement Advisor
Should I take fish oil? Isn’t it good for reducing inflammation and heart health? What’s better? Pill form or liquid? Discover supplements that benefit your specific needs with Supplement Advisor The supplement industry sometimes seems like the wild wild west, where you’re left feeling like there are more questions than answers: Should I take fish oil? Isn’t it good for reducing inflammation and heart health? What’s better? … [Read more...]
Does Creatine Break a Fast? (And Does it Matter?)
One of the greatest things about the fitness industry is how it constantly adapts throughout the years, never afraid to change its standards based on new information or techniques that are discovered. While in years past you’d have heard bodybuilding great Arnold Schwarzenegger touting the use of supplements such as creatine, you’d likely have associated concepts along the lines of fasting more with holy men, like the Dalai Lama. In the … [Read more...]
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