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Here’s Why Women Should Consider Taking Creatine
Read More: Here’s Why Women Should Consider Taking CreatineIf you’ve ever talked training, nutrition and supplementation with any guy in the weight room, you’ve probably heard him mention creatine. Most likely, you filed it away in your brain under “never take under any circumstances.” Women tend to stay away from supplements that promise muscle gains out of fear of getting bulky. Well, here’s…
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What Is Pea Protein and Why Is It in Everything?
Read More: What Is Pea Protein and Why Is It in Everything?Feel like you’ve been seeing pea protein in every product ingredient list you check lately? You’re not imagining it. The plant-based protein has become a key component in many packaged veggie foods. We asked Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, LDN, creator of the weekly e-newsletter Nutrition WOW and author of The Flexitarian Diet, to tell us…
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6 Effective Workout Supplements for Women
Read More: 6 Effective Workout Supplements for WomenIn the last 25 years, the number of women who go to the gym to pump iron has consistently increased — and with good reason. Experts say that even two strength-training workouts weekly can improve your body composition, boost your mood, burn fat and even fight against aging. For instance, noted exercise researcher William Kraemer,…
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What Are the Best Sports Supplements for Women? No One Knows for Sure
Read More: What Are the Best Sports Supplements for Women? No One Knows for SureAthletes are always looking for methods to improve their performance, and trying a nutritional supplement is a natural step toward this improvement. Both male and female athletes may be willing to take sports nutrition supplements that promise increased time to fatigue, improvement in strength, or decreased body composition. Research on collegiate female athletes suggests that…
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The Best Energy-Boosting Supplements (That Actually Work!)
Read More: The Best Energy-Boosting Supplements (That Actually Work!)It’s true: You can actually clear morning cobwebs without caffeine, sharpen your clarity and concentration, banish afternoon slumps and even work out like a superstar. And no, you don’t need superhuman energy. If you’re feeling tired, sluggish or just plain sleepy, we’ve got your stamina solution – no matter what kind of energy you’re craving.…
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8 Nutrients You Need for Healthy Hair Growth
Read More: 8 Nutrients You Need for Healthy Hair GrowthWondering why your formerly healthy hair is now thin — even sparse? Shedding is a normal part of the hair growth cycle, so some hair loss is natural. But interruptions to this cycle — from stress, hormonal shifts, illness, scalp inflammation, even aging—can impede growth and hurry the loss of hair. Lack of vitamins, minerals,…
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Can You Take All Your Supplements at One Time?
Read More: Can You Take All Your Supplements at One Time?Most of us try to get our fair share of nutrients from our diet alone, but it’s not uncommon to have trouble getting your fill. In fact, research has shown that as many as 90 percent of the U.S. population has a diet lacking in at least one type of dietary nutrient. That may be…
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Are Plant Protein Powders as Good as Whey?
Read More: Are Plant Protein Powders as Good as Whey?Whether you’re a frequent gym-goer or just trying to improve your diet, a common dietary goal is to eat more protein. After all, it’s been well-advertised for years that protein is a necessary part of a healthy diet to build lean body mass and make meals more satiating. Beyond repairing and building muscle, protein has…
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6 Supplemements to Benefit Your Brain
Read More: 6 Supplemements to Benefit Your BrainFeeling foggy? Need a boost in brain power? You’re not alone. Many people are looking to take their health and performance to the next level, and with the promise of improved focus, memory and learning, “brain” supplements seem like, well, a no-brainer. “You can’t band-aid poor lifestyle habits with supplements,” says Laura DeCesaris, IFMCP, DC,…
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6 Supplements Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Have on Her Radar
Read More: 6 Supplements Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Have on Her RadarFiguring out which supplements women over 35 need can be a dizzying undertaking. From the slew of options available at the local drug store to the multitude of so-called influencers pushing one thing or another on social media, many women may be left scratching their heads while trying to figure out which pills they really need…
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The Benefits of Green Supplements
Read More: The Benefits of Green SupplementsBy all estimates, America is going green. And this is not just in the energy category for cars, homes and businesses — it also centers around powering the human machine. With the incredible rise in popularity of personal juicing, cold-pressed juice bars and fresh-pressed bottled drinks, there has never been a better time to be…
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7 Essential Micronutrients for Women
Read More: 7 Essential Micronutrients for WomenMaximize your health, physique and athleticism with these seven essential micronutrients. You can’t go wrong by taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement every day. However, if you’re active and athletic, that might not be enough — especially if you’re training at a high intensity. Active women tend to need higher dosages of certain vitamins and minerals than…
