Fish Oil Supplements Could Raise Your Risk of Stroke and Heart Issues

Scientific studies have questioned the purported health benefits of fish oil supplements in recent years. Getting your omega-3s is essential, and while fish oil remains a popular choice among Americans, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have some potential drawbacks.  A new study published in the BMJ Journal seeks to identify any health issues that may … Read more

Popular Supplement Found to Help Men’s Athletic Performance, But Not Women’s

For years, people have been using dietary nitrate in various forms because of its purported benefits when working out. Studies have found that consuming nitrate before workouts can significantly increase muscle force as well as our muscles’ ability to expand and contract, which can be especially helpful to athletes looking to improve their overall performance.  … Read more

L-Glutamine Guide: Benefits, Sources, and Side Effects for Men

If you’ve been optimizing your health and fitness, you’ve likely considered supporting your training with nutrition and supplementation. Most men look for ways to improve performance, boost results, and speed up recovery. Some supplements are common knowledge and widely used (think creatine, whey protein powder, and collagen); others are less familiar like glycine propionyl-L-carnitine and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). … Read more

This Supplement Might Hold the Key to Saving Your Hearing

Natural hearing loss is often a part of growing older, along with increased worries about the effects of high cholesterol on the body. New research out of Argentina finds that specific cholesterol supplements might actually have the added effect of reducing natural hearing loss as we age.  The scientists published their findings on the link … Read more