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10 articles in “Fitness & Performance”
HMB Supplement: Does It Prevent Muscle Loss?
HMB is marketed for muscle preservation in older adults and during caloric restriction. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
Should You Take Glutamine? Evidence vs Marketing
Glutamine is heavily marketed for recovery, gut health and immune function. The evidence for healthy athletes tells a different story.
Supplements for Runners: What the Evidence Says
Iron deficiency, bone stress, inflammation and recovery — running creates specific nutritional demands. Here's the evidence-based guide.
Beta-Alanine: Benefits, Side Effects, and How to Take It
Beta-alanine causes tingling — but the performance benefits for high-intensity training are real. Here's the science.
Post-Workout Recovery: The Science of What to Take and When
What you do in the hour after training determines how much you recover before the next session. Here's the evidence-based playbook.
Protein Requirements: How Much Do You Actually Need Per Day?
The UK government says 0.75g/kg. Exercise science says 1.6–2.2g/kg. Here's the nuanced, evidence-based answer.
Pre-Workout Supplements: What Works and What's Just Caffeine
Most pre-workouts are caffeine and marketing. Here are the 5 ingredients with genuine exercise performance evidence — and which to skip.
Creatine: The Most Researched Supplement in the World Explained
Creatine monohydrate has over 1,000 peer-reviewed studies behind it. Here's what the evidence actually shows — and how to use it correctly.
Protein Powder UK Guide: Whey, Casein, Pea, or Collagen — Which Is Best?
Protein Powder UK Guide: Whey, Casein, Pea, or Collagen — Which Is Best? Protein powders are the most used supplement in the world — and also one of the most confusing. Whey, casein, pea, soy, hemp, egg white, collagen — the choice is overwhelming....
Creatine for Women: Myths Debunked and Real Benefits Explained
Creatine for Women: Myths Debunked and Real Benefits Explained Creatine is the most researched sports supplement in existence — and the most misunderstood by women. The persistent myth that creatine causes bloating, makes you "bulky," or is only for...
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