LABEL EDUCATION

How to read and interpret labels and understand claims.

Fat: The Often Forgotten Macro in Your Shakes

When we talk about nutritional shakes, the conversation almost always revolves around protein and carbohydrates….

Not All “Excipients” Are Bad

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

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

The Concept of “Evidence-Based” Supplements

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

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…

Slack filling: Big Supplement Jars With Little Supplements in Inside

As supplement users we’ve all been there: buying supplements to only discover that the package is only…

Unnecessary Active Ingredients in your supplements

I give you an example of a BCAA product that contains an added “cutting-edge” ingredient which doesn’t…

The “No Proprietary Blend” Deception

When you look at supplement brands that say “No Proprietary Blends”, don’t believe them straightaway. Look at…