The Informant

A popular tanning drug used by many of today’s top pros is called Trisoralen (generic name trioxsalen). This gives fair-skinned people the ability to produce mo…

What do you think is the next big thing in the supplement industry?  The next big thing is a tough question. It seems that there hasn't been a real n…

What’s your take on nitric oxide supplements like arginine and AAKG? It seems like AAKG is getting replaced by newer precursors. Without a doubt, this is …

What’s stearic acid, and why is it used in supplements? Does it interfere with the absorption of vitamins? Stearic acid is an essential saturated fat found in …

Q. Is it true that some supplements don’t meet their label claims? A. Unfortunately, many supplements on the market don’t meet label claims. Too ma…

Q. I want to start my own supplement company! I have some great ideas in mind for formulas that will be better than anything out there. How much money do you th…

Q. Is there any truth to the idea that some supplements can regrow hair? A. Before I can answer this, we first need to identify what can lead to hair loss. Gen…

Q. I hear that liquid supplements are more absorbable than capsules and tablets. Is that true? A. Some liquids are more absorbable than others. Let me expla…

Q. I noticed this tiny pouch inside my pre-workout powder! I almost ate it once and wondered what the heck these things are and why are they in my supplements? …

Q. Where do supplement companies buy their protein? A. The 6 biggest players that supply most of the protein on the market are Glanbia (who also own Optimum…