BCAA’s – Worth The Investment?

First of all let’s discuss what BCAA’s are. BCAA stands for Branch Chain Amino Acids – which, when defined for non science majors, means essential nutrients that the body gets from proteins found in food (especially in animal products). Generally they include leucine, isoleucine, and valine. BCAA supplements are typically used by athletes as they […]

Creatine: The Science Behind Supplementing With Creatine

Let’s talk about creatine. As the fitness world has gained more popularity, so have workout supplements and ergogenic aids – creatine included. Many of these supplements claim to “improve energy, alertness, strength, power, and body composition”; creatine ticks many of those boxes (Outlaw et. al. 2014). But are these studies valid? Is there enough research […]