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What is creatine? Is it safe? Most pressingly, does creatine work? Creatine, by far, is one of those most widely used and studied supplements in the health and fitness world is creatine. Even with all this notoriety, however, creatine is still fairly misunderstood. So to help with this, let's consider the basics: What is creatine? Is it safe? Most pressingly, does creatine work? What Is It? Simply put, creatine is a naturally occurring substance that is produced in the body and found in man...

Protein supplements generally seem like a pretty straightforward product at first, leading many to forget that they are technically “supplements.” The truth is, however, that a lot goes into these common features of the fitness world – plenty of things that you should be aware of and probably aren't. So, in an effort to keep you informed, here (in no particular order) are 10 things you need to know about protein supplements.  1. Consider the source -  Protein supplements can be made from a...

People love their protein. And for good reason; high protein diets have been linked with all sorts of benefits – including improved body composition. And thanks to this protein craze that has developed over recent years, we're beginning to see all sorts of protein supplements on the market boasting various processes and ingredients. Most interestingly, these powders have been coming from a host of new (and often surprising) sources. Of particular interest to many, has been the rise of pea pro...

Whey protein has a ton of health benefits, even though most people immediately associate it with the health and fitness realm. And, within that application, there's a good reason for its popularity: Whey protein has been shown to encourage an overall healthy body composition – meaning it helps to builds lean muscle and reduce fat. The popular powder, though, has plenty of other uses. For one thing, whey can be extremely useful to diabetics. How? Is there a particular type of whey protein t...

When you buy a whey protein supplement you probably have some pretty clear expectations. For starters, you probably aren't looking for a long list of ingredients. After all, whey protein should logically only include one thing: whey protein. And yet, this is very rarely the case. Since whey is naturally almost flavorless, powder manufacturers add all sorts of things to manipulate the flavor and appearance of the final product. Of course, other additives – like preservatives or anti-caking ag...

There are a staggering amount of protein powders on the market, with all of them claiming to do the same thing: build muscle. Of course, there are many other reasons to take a protein power – improved nutrition, immune support, and improved digestion, just to name a few – but most of the time people are primarily concerned with the effects of protein supplements on their body composition. With all of these confusing options, though, there's really just one question that exercisers and athlete...

As our understanding of the human body (gradually) increases, it's becoming increasingly clear that what we eat isn't the only thing that matters when it comes to nutrition. That much has been pretty apparent for a long time. But science is now beginning to demonstrate that what our food eats can also have a powerful impact on our health. For example, health conscious carnivores have been favoring grass-fed cows over grain-fed animals based on studies indicating that grass-fed beef is nutriti...

Picking the right protein depends on a number of different factors. The biggest two are going to be your dietary restrictions and how you react to dairy products. Take a look at the descriptions below to see which Naked Nutrition products fit your lifestyle and goals. Whey Whey protein is the most popular form of supplemental protein, and is derived from milk. Naked Whey is a complete amino acid source with moderate to high levels of most essential amino acids including valine, leucine, a...

Protein is one of the most important aspects of any diet. If you are protein deficient, your health and body composition can suffer dramatically. Most official nutrition organizations recommend a fairly modest protein intake of around 0.36 grams per pound which is 56 grams per day for the average sedentary man and 46 grams per day for the average sedentary woman. However, this is a very low amount and studies show that these quantities are far from sufficient to ensure optimal health and b...