Trying to figure out what the best bcaa ratio is can be confusing especially with so many options lining the shelves of your local Vitamin Shoppe and Amazon search pages. Is it 2:1:1? 4:1:1? Or maybe even 10:1:1? We’re going to find out what the best bcaa ratio is and just what 2:1:1 actually means.
Probiotics have been dubbed the newest health iconoclast since Collagen, taking what’s known in the traditional sense bacteria and making into the most coveted and sought after health elixir by every health enthusiast on planet earth. From Greek yogurt, to kefir, and kombucha, probiotics are currently the magic bullet of health. But what can be so desirable about “healthy” bacteria? Is there even such thing? What are the benefits of probiotics? Do you actually need them? We’re going to answer these questions and many more, when we talk about the health benefits of probiotics.
Anyone who has ever picked up a supplement and looked at the ingredient list has probably seen the words "proprietary blend" on the nutrition label. But, have you ever actually stopped to think about what a proprietary blend is or what ingredients your supplement actually has?
It’s no surprise that most athletes and health-conscious individuals supplement with some form of Omega-3 fatty acids. Whether it’s fish oil, krill oil, flaxseed, algae, or cod liver oil, research has shown that Omega-3s offer a...
If you don’t get much exposure to the sun, or live in the Pacific North West like me, then you’re probably part of the estimated 1 billion people or 50% of the world population that has a Vitamin D deficiency. Being Vitamin D deficient can result in abnormalities in calcium, phosphorous, and bone metabolism. So what does Vitamin D actually do? And what are the benefits of taking a Vitamin D supplement?
For decades, creatine monohydrate has been the undisputed king of sports supplements—backed by hundreds of studies for its ability to boost strength, increase lean muscle mass, and support explosive athletic performance. But just because...