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Q. On your website, Valerio Mosca called you out to test his energy bracelets. Pros like Jay Cutler, Mboya Edwards, and Phil Heath are wearing them, but what’s your take on these?
A. In my view, when... more
Q. Years ago, you exposed contaminants found in creatine made in China. What’s your opinion of the quality of creatine found on the market today? Has this problem been cleaned up?
A. It’s hard to say... more
Q. In the mid ‘90s, you were one of the first in the industry to recommend using flaxseed oil in supplement stacks. Do you still advocate the use of flax?
A. I’m a big fan of fish oils since my... more
Q. In your opinion, is eating organic worth the extra money?
A. “Organic” often ranges considerably in terms of definition, greatly increased costs, etc. Reducing your intake of chemicals that make... more
Q. Who first discovered creatine? John Romano said that Steve Blechman claims to have initially brought it to market at Twinlab when he owned that company. T.C. Luoma maintains that James Bradshaw... more
Q. I hear that caffeine can really improve my training and performance. Should I be drinking a couple of cups of strong coffee before my workout then?
A. Essentially, coffee doesn’t have the same... more