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Chad Kerksick: Elite Performance Research & ISSN 2024 Recap (1 of 2) | Episode #141
In Episode 141 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Chad Kerksick, President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), to discuss his journey in exercise science and nutrition research. As a university professor and director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory at Lindenwood University, Chad has tons of experience, […]
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California’s AB 82 Proposes Stricter Controls on Weight Loss Supplements
On December 15, 2022, California Assembly Member Akilah Weber introduced CA Assembly Bill 82,[1,2] aiming to implement stringent regulations on the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter (OTC) diet pills. The bill seeks to restrict access to these products for minors under 18 without a prescription, citing health concerns and the […]
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ISSN 2024 Conference Recap: Science and Creativity Powered by Cognizin®
The 21st Annual International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference and Expo took place from June 18-20, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs, Florida. We teased it with ISSN co-founder Jose Antonio in Episode #137 of the PricePlow Podcast, and it was as great as promised.
This year’s conference, the first […]
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Animal’s 2024 Summer Merch Drop Brings New Iconic T-Shirts and Apparel
The Animal brand has been around for quite some time, owing it all from the start with the classic Animal Pak multivitamin pack. The legacy goes even further, having started from supplements made by Universal Nutrition over 40 years ago!
Animal has maintained an impressive position, with some of the most epic branding on the […]
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Ryan Garcia Fails Drug Test and Blames NutraBio Super Carb, Tests Find NONE (Updated 6/16/2024)
On May 1, 2024, boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for ostarine, a banned performance-enhancing drug.[1] Three weeks later, his B-sample re-confirmed the drug.[2] The A-sample had been taken the day before and the day of his April 20th upset win over Devin Haney, a victory that’s now in jeopardy of disqualification.
On May 30th, […]
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Consider Creatine in MREs, US House Committee Suggests to Department of Defense
In late May, 2024, the Committee on Armed Services in the U.S. House of Representatives published its National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) report, suggesting that the Department of Defense consider adding creatine to MREs (Meals Ready to Eat).[1]
On pages 213 and 214, the report states:[1]
Consideration of Including Creatine in Meals Ready to Eat[…]
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Natural Products Association Lawsuit Over New York Supplement Restrictions DISMISSED (Updated 4/23/24)
On December 4, 2023, the Natural Products Association (NPA) filed a lawsuit against the State of New York — specifically Attorney General Letitia James — arguing that the state’s recently-enacted law that prohibits and restricts dietary supplement purchases is unconstitutional.[1] The case was dismissed on June 13, 2024.[2]
This article explains the law, […]
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Gamer Supps Receives Cease and Decist from Dept of Homeland Security For Using President’s Likeness, Then Trolls Them Back
On June 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to Gamer Supps instructing the supplement company to immediately remove their LEAN products, which contained an “unauthorized and inaccurate depiction of the President of the United States”.[1] You can see the tub below, courtesy of archive websites.[2]
Gamer Supps posted the DHS […]
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Supplements Take on DC: Natural Products Association Fly-In Day 2024 | Episode #139
The crew is back in Washington DC for the 2024 NPA Fly-In Day, held on May 22, 2024! This podcast was filmed the night before, featuring a star-studded cast that includes:
Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Foods Kyle Turk, Natural Products Association Rick Collins, the one and only Mike DiMaggio, Chief[…]Continue Reading →
PLT Health’s Beverage Stable Ingredients: Get Ready for Novel Drinks
It’s no secret that the sale of ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages has skyrocketed over the past decade. Between energy drinks, protein shakes, and bottled pre-workout drink formulas, the beverage space has taken over a major portion of the supplement industry.
In fact, we’re welcoming in a new generation of consumers who couldn’t be bothered to mix […]
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