Supplements cannot solve it all!

I've noticed more and more people think supplements are a quick fix to an issue and they give up easily on them if it doesn't provided results quickly. Should they? I definitely disagree. Most supplements should be taken for 3 months to see how it works for you. Why? It may take some time for... Continue Reading →

Travel hack

When I travel, I start the day with a protein shake and repeat after landing. Why? One, it helps me stay full. Two, I usually mix it with water or milk so it hydrates me. Three, it allows me to get my protein in! Simple and straightforward, no need to make it complicated! Stay well!

Capsules, Gummies, or Tablets?

Though tablets and capsules have been around a long time, consumers adhere to gummies more! I think it's because it tastes like candy but sometimes other formats are better. Why? You might have to take more gummies instead of one tablet or capsule. For example, 5 creatine gummies may equal 5g of powder so there... Continue Reading →

Which is magnesium is best?

Unless you're eating a lot of dark, green vegetables, dark chocolate, almonds amongst other things, you're probably turning to magnesium supplement. Magnesium supplements can consist of magnesium citrate, glycinate, threonate, oxide or a combo of these but each one may not be appropriate for you. I take the glycinate version prior to sleep for relaxing... Continue Reading →

Wait there are two types of Vitamin E? Whoa!

Look at your Vitamin E supplement, flip it over and look for three things: • Does it say d-alpha or dl-alpha? Natural or synthetic? • Is it tocopherol (free form) or tocopheryl (esterified)? • Is the price difference justified by the form? So what's the difference? dl-alpha tocopherol is the synthetic version as the extra... Continue Reading →

Which supplement should I take? #Supplement Explorer

Are you always on your phone looking at which supplements you should take? Do you look at reviews? How do you decide what to buy? As someone who has been in the nutraceutical industry for over 10 years, I’ve worked with many suppliers and companies to understand why an ingredient is chosen, what research is… Continue Reading →

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