November 24, 2020 By Eric Trexler Shedding Some Light on Vitamin D Supplementation: Does It Increase Strength In Athletes? Vitamin D deficiency is shockingly common in athletes, and low levels are associated with reduced strength. A recent meta-analysis suggested that vitamin D supplementation failed to enhance strength in athletes, but there’s more to this paper than meets…
June 1, 2020 By Eric Trexler Betaine: The Other Beet Supplement Betaine is a lesser-known ingredient that warrants further exploration. This article will review what betaine does in the body and discuss studies evaluating the effects of betaine supplementation on body composition and performance.
February 10, 2020 By Eric Trexler Antioxidants for Lifters: A Review of the Evidence Do antioxidants really blunt hypertrophy? The evidence isn’t as conclusive as you may think.
June 24, 2019 By Eric Trexler The Lifter’s Guide to Caffeine Caffeine has long been touted as a performance-enhancing supplement. This article discusses what caffeine does in the body, how it affects strength performance, and whether or not health and safety concerns about caffeine are warranted.
May 12, 2019 By Eric Trexler Supplement Regulation: Are Dietary Supplements Unregulated? Discussion of the supplement industry conjures imagery of a lawless hellscape from an old Western movie, packed full of unscrupulous characters. So, exactly how accurate is this portrayal? What is the state of supplement regulation in the US?
February 25, 2019 By Eric Trexler Not Another Boring Creatine Guide: Answers to FAQs and Lesser-Known Benefits You know creatine is beneficial for strength and power output. But you probably aren’t familiar with the lesser-known benefits and effects covered in this article.
January 20, 2019 By Eric Trexler Are Nitric Oxide Supplements Beneficial For Strength and Hypertrophy? Nitric oxide is a bodybuilding supplement staple. But do nitric oxide precursors actually enhance strength or hypertrophy performance?
