Archive for the Scams Category
Recently a friend showed me an advert in a muscle magazine for a new super “hardcore” whey protein powder claiming to use ‘Nano-molecular hyper dispersion’ technology to supposedly make the whey more effective for building muscle size and strength. Supposedly it is exclusive and patent pending to the company and of course set to ‘take the market by storm’.
Eds. Note: This eye-opening article was sent to us by the sports nutrition company Maximuscle after they tested the glycemic index of several popular meal-replacement products. If you’re confused about the glycemic index (GI) or which carbohydrates are better to help you achieve the perfect physique, this is a MUST READ.
You’ve probably seen plenty of advertisements for supplements known as myostatin inhibitors. But are they really that effective?
Russian Red Creatine Actijube is the latest super-duper advanced form of Creatine to hit the market. It’s described as a “chewable patent-pending low-temperature formed Advanced Pharmaceutical Delivery Technology delivering 3 grams of Creapure Creatine per jube.” Despite our best efforts (and we did try hard) we couldn’t find anything special about it at all.
There was an article in a recent issue of the Irish Independent written by George Hook, which yet again gives an incorrect negative view of sports nutrition and supplements. A number of inaccurate points were made in the article by George. This was followed by another negative story on footballers and supplements, which aired on Radio 4.
If you read the Daily Mail recently, you could be forgiven for thinking that vitamin supplements are worthless, or, in some cases possibly even dangerous. We’ve had a lot of e-mails from people who feel thoroughly confused after this latest vitamin “scare story.”
With the massive rise in popularity of food supplements, many companies are now selling cheaper versions of popular supplements in an attempt to cash in on their popularity. However, shocking new research confirms what many industry “insiders” have known for years - that many supplements contain little of the active ingredient.
Meal Planner 
Calorie Calculator 
Diet Planner