Supplements Articles

Vitamins and minerals are the most popular supplements in the market place today, but do we really need them?

Before purchasing your next stack of supplements, there are a few things you ought to know. Learn how to pick out the very best products on the market.

Team Scivation lays out exactly what supplements you need to help build that Greek-God-like physique you have always dreamed of.

Are you in need for an extra edge during your cut to keep the food cravings at bay and the fat loss at a maximum? Learn if capsaicin is right for you!

Brad Borland presents a simple guide to what's in our supplements. Confused by odd sounding compounds? This article will clear things up.

Is L Carnitine a fat loss myth or a supplement staple? Find out what science has to say about the benefits of L-Carnitine supplementation in this article.

Team Scivation Tommy Jeffers talks about the usage and benefits of the little known fat loss supplement Yohimbine HCl.

This complete guide explores everything you need to know about ashwagandha. Learn how supplementing with this herb can help you reach your fitness goals.

Maximize your hard work at the gym and time at the dinner table by adding these 5 hardgainer muscle building supplements.

Black ginger has gained popularity among the Muay Thai crowd, but how can this ingredient help you build muscle, increase your energy, & increase your libido?

Learn about the limitations of muscle protein synthesis, bio-active peptides and how they impact the synthesis process, and why food and protein choices are important.

High intensity exercise allows you to perform more work in a shorter amount of time. Learn how to maximize these workouts by choosing the right supplement ingredients.

Not all multivitamin products are the same. Dosages are often formulated for non-athletes, and the bioavailability of contained micronutrients is typically extremely low.

Creatine has been touted as one of the most essential muscle-building supplements ever, but what does the newest research have to say about it?

There are lots of strange "facts" about protein. What's true and what's broscience? Learn which protein myths need to die (plus research to back it up!)

Have you considered taking steroids? Allen Tripp explains the bad effects of steroids on your body and how you can take things too far.

There's a lot at stake when it comes to proper post workout nutrition. Figure out which supplements are best to take post workout and why they're effective!

Prohormones can often seem like the easy route. But prohormone use comes with many hidden costs - including your health.

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed supplements in the world, but there are still a lot of myths about what it does. Do you believe any of these?

Natural bodybuilder Brad Borland takes a look at post-workout nutrition, and tells you what to take and when to take it.

Do you have a hard time meeting your daily protein goals? Check out these 4 high protein smoothie recipes and find the perfect way to spice things up!

A review of the popular supplement Scivation Xtend. Xtend helps with recovery, cell volumization, energy, and improves protein assimilation and synthesis.

Feeling beat down and tired before your workout is even finished? Not recovering afterwards either? These 4 adaptogens are supplements that might help!

Quercetin is one of the hottest supplement ingredients in the industry. Dustin Elliott, head formulator at Betancourt Nutrition explains why.

If you're considering supplementing with amino acids, it's important you read this brief overview on how they can help with performance & what to look for.

Should women use creatine? What are the benefits for women, how much is needed, and what type is best? These questions and more answered...

Joint inflammation & tendonitis can be major issues for athletes performing frequent high intensity exercise. Learn why Omega-3's are a better choice than NSAIDs.

It's time to test your knowledge of sports, performance and nutritional supplementation. Take this quiz and post your results to see how you "stack" up.

Nootropics, or "smart drugs", are a rapidly growing category of nutritional supplements that can assist with improving focus, memory, mental clarity and your mood.

It's time to get creative in the kitchen! Learn how you can save money by creating your own custom pre-workout with these two easy recipes.

Pumping Iron and not getting the gains you want? It could be lack of protein. Check out the three ways protein affects body function.

Amino acids. What role do they play in muscle building, weight loss and fitness? Learn what aminos are an how the effect your body.

Learn how intra-workout nutrition has evolved over the years and why investing in the right intra-workout supplements can help you achieve your goals!

Want to look like a pro bodybuilder? This article looks at the top supplements used by professional natural bodybuilders, and fitness and figure athletes.

Could a multivitamin be the answer to new found gains? Read this article to find out which vitamins your training depletes & the best way to replenish them!

Tired of being tired? Try these six energy releasing supplements and amplify your workouts. Improved energy leads to better performance and gains.

Looking to increase the amount of protein you consume each day? Maybe you should add one of these five protein powder types into your supplement regimen.

Dustin Elliott provides the inside scoop on creatine and glutamine, and talks about Betancourt Nutrition's Glutamine and Creatine Chewies.

Should you be consuming protein before you go to bed? And if so, what types of protein will optimize muscle growth? Read on to learn about pre-bed protein.

It's time to separate fact from fiction, and learn the truth behind 14 common muscle building and fitness supplement myths you've probably already heard.

Creatine is often thought of as a strictly a mass building and performance enhancing supplement. But, could it be beneficial for those with fat loss goals?

CrossFit training leaves your body feeling battered and beaten. A good supplement plan can support your journey and help take it to that next level.

Been ruling out nutritional supplements? Learn how BCAAs, fish oil, whey protein, glutamine and a B-complex can help boost your immune system & gym performance.

Get the inside "scoop" on one of the most popular supplements on the market: whey protein. Learn what it is, how it benefits you, and if it can be used when lactose intolerant.

Niagen allows you to improve cell function and energy performance by bolstering mitochondrial capacity. The result...Niagen functions as a potent anti-aging & fat burning super supplement.

Gaining muscle is hard, but not impossible. Implementing these 5 science backed facts about protein will help the hardest of “hardgainers” gain muscle.

Have you heard the murmurs about ZMA increasing testosterone levels and improving sleep? Ever wonder if it was true? We've got the article for you!

Chronic inflammation leads to an array of health complications. Learn which foods are the best to eat and which supplements to take to combat inflammation!

This article is a comprehensive look at all the supplements that pro natural bodybuilders take, pulled from interviews, talks and profiles.

Nitric Oxide supplements have found their way into mainstream fitness media. Read this to learn what they are, how they work, & if you should take them!