Supplements

Forskolin: Magic bullet or fat-loss flop?

There's been renewed interest in the dietary supplement forskolin following a study showing it could help you lose fat and build muscle.

The real truth about hoodia and weight loss

Supplements that supposedly contain hoodia are now widely available on the Internet. Their manufacturers claim they'll help you lose weight by taking away your desire to eat. Do they work?

Is ephedra making a comeback?

Some people say that ephedra is one of the most dangerous products out there, while others are convinced that it's a safe and effective way to lose fat and boost your performance in the gym. Who's right?

Straight talk about green tea and fat loss

Green tea has quickly become one of the most popular ingredients to be found in weight loss supplements. Is it worth spending your hard-earned money on?

The no-willpower way to beat sugar cravings

Got the "before-dinner-munchies?" New research shows that a blend of natural ingredients could be one of the best ways to head off cravings and reduce your appetite.

What does the prohormone ban mean for you?

New legislation means that many prohormones will no longer be available as dietary supplements from January 2005. Should you be stocking up?

Lifting the lid on iron supplements

Iron supplements are very popular, especially with women and vegetarians. However, not everyone agrees that iron supplements — especially in combination with vitamin C — are safe or healthy.

Pyruvate supplements: Sorting the facts from the fiction

Not only is pyruvate reported to have a "phenomenal effect" on weight loss by burning fat, it's also supposed to boost your performance in the gym. Does it work?

Creatine supplements: What works and what doesn't?

Does the type of creatine you use really make that much of a difference? Can the benefits of creatine supplements like CELL-Tech® or Meta-CEL™ justify the extra cost?

Can acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid really turn back the clock?

Acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid are the latest in a long line of supplements promising to turn back the clock.

A warning to all fish oil users

All fish are contaminated with mercury. Are some more contaminated than others? Is "pharmaceutical-grade" fish oil worth the money? And is flaxseed oil a suitable alternative to fish?

The facts about muscle growth and myostatin-blockers

Myostatin-blockers are marketed on the basis that they bind to myostatin in the blood, taking the brakes off muscle growth.

Why haven't alpha-lipoic acid users been told these facts?

Some think that lipoic acid makes weight loss faster and easier. It's also popular with people wanting to protect against disease as they age.

Creatine Serum: What do the experts really think?

Creatine Serum® supposedly has a number of advantages over powdered creatine - including instant absorption, no side effects, and complete assimilation.

Just how well does Tribulus terrestris really work?

Tribulus terrestris is supposed to boost your testosterone levels, increase muscle growth, improve your libido and "lift" male performance in the bedroom.

The dangers and benefits of vitamin C

Although it's one of the most popular supplements available, its detractors claim that vitamin C isn't all it's cracked up to be.