Industry Tricks

Great formulas fail without great supply chains

The development of nutritional supplements may often be seen as a purely scientific pursuit: choosing…

Not All “Excipients” Are Bad

In the world of “clean label” supplements and minimalist or short ingredient lists, there…

The Cofactor Gap: Why Supplements Might Be Underperforming

A supplement may contain the best ingredients in the world: clinically dosed, patented, premium…

Athletes Are Smarter Now—Are Supplements Keeping Up?

Not long ago, a flashy label, fancy ingredient logos and a few bold claims…

The Dangers of Over-Supplementation: When More Isn’t Better

Flavor Collaborations in the Supplement Industry

The supplement industry is no stranger to innovation, and in recent years, one of the most intriguing…

The Concept of “Evidence-Based” Supplements

In today’s health-conscious world, “evidence-based” has become a buzzword, especially in the realm of supplements.

Are Preworkout Supplements Worth The Buzz?

The Pre-workout supplements category has gained immense popularity among fitness enthusiasts and athletes,  promising to enhance energy,…

Cheap Protein Powders: What You Need to Know Before Buying

Supplement prices, particularly whey protein, seem to skyrocket by the day for many reasons. As an industry…

Will any Creatine Ever dethrone Creatine Monohydrate?

Creatine is the best studied supplement in the history of dietary supplement research. The form of creatine…