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Supplement Reviews
The vast majority of "expert" sources in the diet and fitness supplement industry have hidden agendas based on selling supplements. Most fitness magazines are owned by supplement companies, athletes are paid for their endorsements, and research is often funded by the product patent holder or parent company. Because of these types of bias, it can be incredibly difficult to find objective, neutral research and experience-based information about what supplements have value, which ones are hype, and which ones might even be dangerous. Here at the Inner Circle we do not sell supplements and we never will. We have no connection whatsoever to any supplement companies and our mission is to provide honest, unbiased and well-researched information about supplements so that you can make more informed decisions.
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Should You Take L-Tyrosine Or a Pre-Workout Energy and Mental Focus Drink Before You Train?
By Tom Venuto
Millions of people take all kinds of pre-workout supplements for a lot of different reasons. Two big ones are energy and mental focus, so it's no surprise that caffeine-loaded "energy boosters" are a billion dollar business! But what about other over the counter supplements like the amino acid L-Tyrosine? In an industry where most products are a waste of money, many people are talking about this one... and taking it. Should you? . . .
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Should You Take Branched-Chain-Amino-Acid (BCAA) Supplements Before Your Workouts?
By Tom Venuto
Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) supplements are getting very popular in bodybuilding and sports nutrition... You may have read articles or ads which said that BCAA's are special because they're metabolized in your muscle tissue and that the BCAA leucine is an anabolic trigger! BCAA's are reputed to increase protein synthesis, boost immune response, improve recovery and prevent muscle loss. Should you be taking BCAA before your workouts or is all the hype too good to be true? . . .
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Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements: Do They Help With Fat Loss?
By Tom Venuto
QUESTION: There are plenty of academic articles to be found about health benefits for ALA (antioxidant, blood sugar, etc), but I'm having trouble finding evidence that ALA helps with fat loss. I'm curious because I just started using it and I have absolutely no appetite now. It's very strange, I'm forcing myself to eat and that is very unlike me - and I don't think this is placebo effect. There's info everywhere on the web about ALA but I like factual info - Is there any scientific research on alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and weight loss? . . .
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Women And Creatine: Is The World's Most Popular Sports Supplement Safe and Effective For Females?
By Tom Venuto
Creatine Monohydrate is the most popular and the most researched sports supplement in the world. But even today, it is used mostly by men. Many women say they're worried about possible safety and side effects. Does creatine help women get stronger and gain muscle or just cause water bloat? Does it cause cramping? Are there any risks? If creatine is safe, are most women missing out on "the one muscle supplement that actually works"? Read on to find out... . . .
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Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs): Can This Fat Make You Thin?
MCT, which is short for medium chain triglyceride, is a unique type of fat that has repeatedly popped up in the nutrition and fitness world for more than two decades. Interest in MCT has resurfaced lately with the popularity of coconut oil, which contains MCTs. Proponents claim that eating this fat will help you lose weight and some of the research actually looks compelling. But could eating this fat really make you thin? The conclusions of this in-depth research review of the "fatless fat" might surprise you! . . .
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What Is The Best Form Of Creatine For Muscle And Strength Gains?
By Tom Venuto
Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most well-researched supplements in the history of the industry. It has been shown safe, effective and inexpensive, and yet thanks to marketing hype, consumers are clamoring for more expensive and poorly researched forms of creatine such as creatine ethyl ester, just because supplement salesmen tell them their new fangled formula is better. Read on to learn the truth about the best type of creatine to help boost your muscle growth and increase your strength... . . .
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Irvingia Gabonensis Supplement Craze: In-Credible Weight Loss from an African Tree?
By Tom Venuto
The latest weight loss supplement to saturate the internet with advertising, ignite forum discussions and flood my in box with questions is called Irvingia Gabonensis. In the weight loss marketplace, this may gain the nefarious distinction of becoming the next hoodia or acai (scam), but I'll just present the facts, make my case for skepticism and let you judge for yourself. Learning the lessons in this story could save you from ever wasting money on weight loss supplements again . . .
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Tribulus Terrestris: Can This Herb Build Muscle, Burn Fat And Boost Male Libido?
By Tom Venuto
Tribulis Terrestris is a supplement (an herb) promoted as a testosterone booster and libido enhancer. Tribulus allegedly works by increasing your body's production of Luteinizing hormone (LH). LH, in turn signals the body to release more testosterone. Tribulis does seem to have a cult following, and some people swear they notice some positive effects. With claims like "bigger muscles AND a better sex life" it's no wonder that men are running to the health food store to snatch this stuff up. But don't get too excited yet. You should research this a little more before you jump to conclusions. . . .
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10 Questions You Must Ask Before You Even THINK About Taking Appetite Suppressant Drugs or Supplements
By Tom Venuto
Rimonabant, another supposed "miracle" obesity drug based on the endo cannabinoid system (the same receptors in the brain that cause the munchies when someone smokes marijuana) has bitten the dust. Rimonabant was withdrawn on safety concerns including severe depression and anxiety. This has raised many questions about what the next drug target will be and research is continuing in earnest in search of the next multi-billion dollar wonder pill. But is everyone asking the wrong questions and looking in the wrong places for solutions? . . .
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The Truth About Brown Seaweed And The Fucoxanthin scam:
Thin evidence for weight loss claims and no Human Research!
by Tom Venuto
Re: Fucoxanthin and brown seaweed advertising claims versus research (do you smell a "rat?"). It started in september 2006 with a BBC news story and a headline that said, "seaweed anti-obesity tablet hope" I started reading and didn't get even three words into the story when I saw the writing on the wall: Rodent study! We are not rats and rat research does not transfer to humans. So then I went to the pub med data base and found two abstracts... didnt bother to read full text studies... To learn the full scoop on this supplment click here... . . .
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Udo's Choice Essential Oil Blend (And Flaxseed Oil): Complete Unbiased Product Review
By Tom Venuto
Dr. Udo Erasmus is an international authority on dietary fats and oils and a respected author in the health and nutrition field. As a result of extensive research on the importance of consuming the right kind and the right balance of dietary fats, Dr. Erasmus developed his own essential oil called Udo's Choice oil blend. Having heard about the countless health benefits of omega-3 fats and fish oil, many people are confused about essential fat supplements. Should Flaxseed or Udo's choice be your choice or is fish oil better? . . .
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The Facts About Fish Oil And Fat Loss: A Scientific Research Review And Consumer Protection Guide
by Tom Venuto
We've known for years that the omega-3 fats in fish are heart-healthy and have dozens of other potential health benefits. Could fish oil help you burn fat as well? If so, what is the scientific evidence? How does it work? Should you just eat the fish or do you need to take fish oil supplements? How much should you pay? What's the optimal dosage? Should you worry about mercury contamination? See what the science says inside this brand-new cutting-edge research report. E-book format, 23 pages, 83 research citations. Non members: $17. FREE for inner circle members . . .
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Is Whey The Ultimate Muscle-Building, Health-Enhancing Protein Supplement?
By Tom Venuto
Whey protein has become one of the most popular supplements among bodybuilders who want more muscle and athletes seeking better performance. Researchers have even identified some interesting health properties of whey protein, such as enhanced immunity and increased antioxidant activity. However, questions remain about whether whey really builds more muscle than other proteins, and whether whey should only be used at certain times of day. Get all the details in this cutting-edge research-based supplement review... . . .
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Krill Oil: Fish Oil Of The Future? An Independent Scientific Review of This Novel Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acid And Antioxidant Supplement
By Tom Venuto
Krill oil is promoted as a highly bio- available marine source of omega-3 fatty acids plus antioxidants. Based on the advertising you hear from some of the supplement stores and websites these days, you'd think that krill oil is not only superior to fish oil, but will do everything short of creating world peace. Some people say, "krill oil is the fish oil of the future." That's entirely possible, but we don't have much research yet to prove it. See for yourself what the science really says and compare the weight of the evidence to the weight of your wallet… . . .
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Which Is The Superior Whey Protein Powder - Isolate or Concentrate?
By Tom Venuto
Choosing a protein powder can be confusing! whey, soy, casein, protein blends - the list goes on and on. One of the biggest debates about protein supplements is whether to choose casein or whey. Even when you've chosen a specific protein like whey, you're still faced with a mind-boggling array of brand names, varieties and price points. The biggest debate about whey proteins is concentrate vs isolate. Once and for all, you can now learn the difference between protein powders, save money by knowing what brands to look for and choose the one that's right for you . . .
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