Supplements, Sports Nutrition and Fitness

In depth review of New Chapter Perfect Prenatal Vitamins. Find out the ingredients of these prenatal vitamins, when to take them and how much to take.

If you're a fan of Joe Rogan and his JRE Experience Podcast you've likely seen him talking about or sipping on a Kill Cliff Beverage. Well, Joe has teamed up with the guys over at Kill Cliff to roll out his very own Limited Edition flavor called "The Flaming Joe". While the Kill Cliff Company does make energy drinks, this particular beverage is a CBD Recovery drink. It contains 125mg of Broad Spectrum Hemp, 25mg of CBD, 25mg of Caffeine, and B Vitamins and Electrolytes. The flavor of this beverage is very unique and it's a spicy pineapple flavor which is something we haven't seen from many other energy or recovery drinks. In today's video we give it a try. While we don't sell CBD Products at BestPriceNutrition.Com our sister stores Capitol Nutrition and Supplement Warehouse retail stores in the Chicagoland area do carry them.

Halodrol™ is the evolution and natural progression of unquestionably the most successful prohormone product of all time in the supplement industry. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals commissioned the brightest minds in the supplement industry to develop a suitable replacement for this very popular product that would yield results qualitatively and quantitatively similar to the old, Halodrol™. What Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals has created is quite possibly the most scientifically advanced and well thought out sports nutrition product ever to be seen in the supplement industry — Halodrol™.

John reviews Allmax Nutrition Hexapro. Learn about the ingredients and who should use this protein.

Can You Take Too Much Protein?

Bodybuilding supplement questions and answers from our Facebook fans.

A bomb has just been dropped on the supplement world that will change the face of sports supplements forever! This new technology could be the biggest advance in sports supplements since the introduction of “Andro” back in 1996. The technology we are referring to is SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators), which are the next generation of muscle building compounds, however, until now there are no lawful dietary SARM products. Structurally, SARMs can be categorized into steroidal and nonsteroidal SARMs. The steroidal SARMs are formed by modifying the chemical structure of the testosterone molecule. OSTA-PLEX® is a combination of steroidal and nonsteroidal SARMs that work together synergistically to produce phenomenal gains. According to Hi-Tech's scientists OSTA-PLEX® is the most revolutionary product to hit the market in 10 years... “With the advent of OSTA-PLEX® and its patented technology, the bodybuilding community boasts this new muscle building product is capable of superseding the effectiveness of all previous SARMs in producing massive muscle building effects… OSTA-PLEX® has the unique ability to selectively target androgen receptors specifically in muscle tissue and not bind to the androgen receptors in other tissues and organs. This greatly increases its anabolic activity in muscle tissue.”

In this video John and Glenn discuss the studies linking red meat and eggs to heart disease. Specifically they discuss the Cleveland Clinic research and the role of TMA precursors carnitine and choline in heart disease. They also discuss cholesterol and whether or not it is causal in heart disease. References W.H. Wilson Tang, M.D., et al. Intestinal Microbial Metabolism of Phosphatidylcholine and Cardiovascular Risk New England Journal of Medicine 2013; 368:1575-1584 April 25, 2013 http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1109400?query=featured_home& Robert A. Koeth, et al. Intestinal microbiota metabolism of L-carnitine, a nutrient in red meat, promotes atherosclerosis Nat Med. 2013 May; 19(5): 576--585. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3650111/#!po=3.12500 James J. DiNicolantonio, et al. L-Carnitine in the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Mayo Clinic Proceedings Volume 88, Issue 6 , Pages 544-551, June 2013 http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196%2813%2900127-4/fulltext Anthony Colpo LDL Cholesterol: Bad Cholesterol, or Bad Science? Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons Volume 10 Number 3 Fall 2005 http://www.jpands.org/vol10no3/colpo.pdf Anthony Colpo Critique and Reply Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons Volume 11 Number 1 Spring 2006 http://www.jpands.org/vol11no1/correspondence.pdf

John and Glenn discuss the war on salt and if too much salt is really bad for you? Does too much salt lead to high blood pressure? Learn the myths about salt in this video.

John talks about the latest news about the increasing amount of people getting Rhabdo from Crossfit workouts. Is it Crossfit itself, or bad coaching and the demographic of the people doing it?

Blackstone Labs EpiSmash is back with a new formula!

Hi Tech's Turkesterone 650™ is a highly concentrated and one-of-a-kind form of turkesterone and other ecdysterones. An ecdysterone is a sterol, a naturally occurring substance in all plant and animal life, and a subgroup of steroids. Turkesterone 650™ optimizes the mRNA translation process, and enhances leucine end other uptake in the muscles. Turkesterone 650™ can increase muscle repair and growth by enhancing muscle protein synthesis, which can prevent the breakdown of muscle.

John discusses the Ketogenic Diet, also known as Ketosis. What it is. How it works. Why you should or shouldn't try it to lose weight. Macronutrient levels discussed in the vid: Protein - For most ~1g per lb of goal bodyweight per day (2.2g per kg bw) giver or take a bit in either direction. Fat - Levels should not dip below 0.3g per lb of goal bodyweight per day (0.66g per kg bw) and should not exceed 0.5g per lb of goal bodyweight per day (1.1g per kg bw) at the expense of carbohydrates. In other words if one exceeds this level in an attempt to avoid carbs, one would be better off scaling back fat intake at or below this level and adding some carbs (for most). Carbs - being the most dispensable macro should fill in any left over calories when looking to achieve a deficit once fat and carb minimum levels are met.

Real, pure IGF-1. With the successful extraction of insulin-like growth factor type 1 from whey protein, SST-1: IGF is a revolutionary discovery for all athletes. Blackstone Labs used a molecular biological technique to extract 175 ug/100g, which is a substantial amount of IGF-1. Blackstone Labs has found a way to make this revolutionary compound affordable with the development of efficient extraction methods from whey peptides for the production of IGF-1. An IGF-1 precursor and growth hormone mimic, SST-1: GH will increase and develop new muscle. If improved sense of well being, increased muscle mass and protein synthesis, increased lean muscle, higher energy levels, increased endurance, increased flexibility, increased libido (sexual performance) and improved immune function are your goals - then SST-1: GH from Blackstone is just what the doctor ordered! Liposomal products are designed to achieve a 99% absorption rate, achieved through both a fat-soluble coating and water-soluble coating of the supplement to bypass the liver and be immediately shuttled into the bloodstream. Normally, oral supplements have to pass through the liver at least 3 times before actually entering the bloodstream; by the time that happens you're only utilizing 33% of the supplement.

John discusses why vegans and vegetarians should supplement with creatine monohydrate. Link to vid discussed What is Creatine? Why & When to Take Creatine? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDzKae45TQU References Adam M. Persky, Gayle A. Brazeau Clinical Pharmacology of the Dietary Supplement Creatine Monohydrate Pharmacological Reviews June 1, 2001 vol. 53 no. 2 161-176 http://pharmrev.aspetjournals.org/content/53/2/161.long Ryan D Schoch, Darryn Willoughby, and Mike Greenwood The Regulation and Expression of the Creatine Transporter: A Brief Review of Creatine Supplementation in Humans and Animals Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2006, 3:60-66 doi:10.1186/1550-2783-3-1-60 http://www.jissn.com/content/3/1/60 Anne MJ Gilsing, Francesca L Crowe, (PhD), Zouë Lloyd-Wright, (PhD), Thomas AB Sanders, (DSc), Paul N Appleby, (MSc), Naomi E Allen, (DPhil), and Timothy J Key, (DPhil) Serum concentrations of vitamin B12 and folate in British male omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans: results from a cross-sectional analysis of the EPIC-Oxford cohort study Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 September; 64(9): 933--939. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2933506/?tool=pubmed Wolfgang Herrmann, Heike Schorr, Rima Obeid, and Jürgen Geisel Vitamin B-12 status, particularly holotranscobalamin II and methylmalonic acid concentrations, and hyperhomocysteinemia in vegetarians Am J Clin Nutr July 2003 vol. 78 no. 1 131-136 http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/78/1/131.long Stead LM, Au KP, Jacobs RL, Brosnan ME, Brosnan JT. Methylation demand and homocysteine metabolism: effects of dietary provision of creatine and guanidinoacetate. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2001 Nov;281(5):E1095-100. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11595668 Venderley AM, Campbell WW. Vegetarian diets : nutritional considerations for athletes. Sports Med. 2006;36(4):293-305. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16573356 Delanghe J, De Slypere JP, De Buyzere M, Robbrecht J, Wieme R, Vermeulen A. Normal reference values for creatine, creatinine, and carnitine are lower in vegetarians Clinical Chemistry August 1989 vol. 35 no. 8 1802-1803 http://www.clinchem.org/content/35/8/1802.long Johannes Michalak, Xiao Chi Zhang and Frank Jacobi Vegetarian diet and mental disorders: results from a representative community survey International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2012, 9:67 doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-67 http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/9/1/67/abstract

KEEP YOUR HEART HAPPY Poor cardiovascular health affects millions of men and women every day. And with your busy lifestyle, keeping your heart healthy and happy can be a challenge. To make matters worse, too few supplements truly work to provide the cardiovascular support you want. Total Beets™ Blood Pressure Support soft chews were carefully formulated to change that. This premium and delicious superfood formula contains MegaNatural®-BP, a patented grapeseed extract clinically shown to support blood pressure in the normal healthy range. Thanks to powerful beetroot nitrates, with just two tasty soft chews per day, you can expect an increase in nitric oxide production for improved circulation and nutrient delivery throughout your body, plus a boost of stimulant-free heart-healthy energy. And that’s in addition to the incredible blood pressure support benefits. Take care of your heart and Unleash Your Potential® in life with Total Beets Blood Pressure Support soft chews -- you’ll be happy you did.

We try out the new CBD infused energy drink, STOKED! Stoked is from VPX which are the creators of BANG. There are four flavors, all having a caffeine and caffeine-free version.

In depth review of Garden of Life Raw Fiber supplement. Find the benefits of Fiber and why it should be added to your diet.

Do you even lift bro? We get comments about being skinny or being fat all the time. But does that mean we don't provide good knowledge? Let's talk about this...

John discusses whether you can kill fat cells...or at least shrink them? References: Sanne P. M. Verhoef, et al. Physiological Response of Adipocytes to Weight Loss and Maintenance. PLoS One. 2013; 8(3): e58011. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3591449/ Hubert C. Chen and Robert V. Farese Jr. Determination of adipocyte size by computer image analysis The Journal of Lipid Research, June 2002 43, 986-989. http://www.jlr.org/content/43/6/986.long Cell Division Required, Twice, Before Fat Cells Mature http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/2002/december/021225.htm

Deca-Durabolin™ the strongest legal "Nandrolone" precursor on the market. Deca-DuraBolin®converts at a high rate to its target hormone Nandroloone and is better than testosterone for building mass and strength as it produces fewer side effects. It's effectiveness at the androgen receptor of muscle tissue is superior to that of testosterone Even more important is the Deca-DuraBolin® can not directly aromatize to estrogen nor does it convert to DHT or its derivatives, making it highly potent, completely non-aromatizable to estrogen and naturally occurring.

John Brooks & Labdoor.com talk about protein testing for amino spiking, which is may be a problem in the industry. As discussed in the video there are 2 ways this is done, the first of which is disclosed (Example - Muscletech Phase 8) and the other which is dishonest is hiding it. Also discussed the difference between crude and true protein content and how to test for it.

Winstrol® is the brand name of the most potent anabolic made for lean muscle gains. Winstrol® will cause increased hardness and vascularity almost immediately upon usage. Winstrol® isn’t converted into estrogen, therefore you can take higher daily doses of Winstrol® compared to other anabolics and not run into any of the side effects of excess estrogen. This is why Winstrol® is often taken by athletes who want to maximize muscle mass, strength, and performance, without bloating and fat gain. Finally, another reason many bodybuilders and athletes like Winstrol® is that it also works synergistically with other products to promote muscle growth.

John and Bruce review the Garden of Life Grow Bone system. They talk about the ingredients, the benefits and the side effects.

Glenn reviews Banaba Leaf, as seen on TV. He talks about the health benefits, the weight loss benefits and side effects. Banaba Leaf Tea is available at Best Price Nutrition.