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You finish a great workout. Maybe you hit some PRs, maybe you're just proud you squeezed it in despite the chaos of life. Either way, you're feeling good — energized, accomplished, ready to tackle what’s next. You whip up a protein shake. It’s smooth. Delicious. Honestly? Better than a milkshake from the nearest fast-food joint. Life is good… Until suddenly — you start farting.

Take a look at the medicinal ingredients list on your whey protein label. Does it list “natural flavours” right after whey concentrate or whey isolate? That may seem harmless — but it could be a red flag for one (or both) of the following reasons...

When it comes to supplements, certifications aren’t just a nice-to-have — they’re critical.

Have you ever looked at a supplement label and said: "wow this supplement gives me 50% (or whatever amount) of my RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for these micronutrients, what a great product!"

The truth is, RDAs do not tell us if a supplement is high quality or not. It's great information, but there's at least two problems with relying on the RDA to determine quality...

When it comes to supplements, macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates, and fat—are most relevant in products like protein powders. They’re not a concern in multivitamins or standalone vitamins and minerals, since those only contain micronutrients.

Non-medicinal ingredients include things like flavors, anti-caking agents, thickeners, color enhancers (such as titanium dioxide), capsule materials, and more.

When it comes to supplements, the active ingredients—also known as medicinal ingredients—are the reason you're buying the product in the first place. They're what deliver the actual benefits. But here's the catch: the dose matters.

When it comes to longevity, most people think of diet, exercise, and sleep. But once you've mastered these basics, what's next? It's time to think about longevity molecules such as resveratrol.

Recent research on collagen supplementation suggests you can influence how efficiently your body copes with injuries. One study, for example, found that participants supplementing with collagen peptides experienced a significant reduction in ankle joint injuries within just 3 months.

For many serious athletes, carbohydrates aren’t optional—they’re foundational. They're the primary fuel for intense training and essential for recovery. Some research shows that delaying post workout carbohydrate consumption leads to a 30% reduction in next-day high-intensity interval performance.

Yes, it’s true! You may have seen recent reports highlighting this issue.

Much of our mental wellness comes down to lifestyle and nutrition—factors that can either pull us toward or push us away from positive states of mind.