β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid (HMB) is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine and is synthesized in the human body. It plays a part in protein synthesis pathways within the human body. So by deduction it can be concluded that it would help improve sporting performance and recovery. A very small proportion of ingested leucine is converted to HMB, 5% …

Holland and Barretts Creatine Review.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid, more commonly known as CLA is a is a type of fatty acid that is found naturally in our diet in minute amounts, which has no significant effect on the body, however in large quantities it has the ability to burn fat and also stimulate the growth of lean muscle making it ideal for anyone looking to …

Ribose, a naturally occurring yet special form of a sugar molecule containing 5 carbons in its structure as opposed to the conventional 6. During intense exercise, ATP is used within the muscles leading to a reduction of 20-25% of ATP reserves within the body. It’s been claimed that ribose supplementation can speed up the reformation of ATP within the body. …

MaxiNutrition Cyclone Review .

Glucosamine is the worlds most sold supplement purchased by anyone with joint problems or those whom are using it as a preventative method to avoid joint pain. Evidence surrounding glucosamine is conflicting some pointing to it being the best supplement anyone can take for joint pain while other research suggests quite the opposite. The main claims surrounding glucosamine is that …

Holland and Barrett Super One Formula Review .

Whey protein, probably the first thing anyone starting to work out thinks of using, a lot of claims surround it, some more common than others, but what are they? Are they real? Does whey protein work? And if it does, the big question is HOW? I am not going to lie, soon as I started taking working out seriously , …

QNT Sport NO+ Elite Review .

Foods contain many compounds that have yet to be considered actual nutrients and are commonly unknown by most people. They are just a few of the thousands of natural substances within food that do wonders for health and have beneficial properties far beyond what we understand today. Every day, more natural compounds are discovered that further our understanding of the …