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Orbit Nutrition Acquired by Lockout Supplements
Earlier this week, Lockout Industries contacted us with some great news: Lockout Supplements has acquired Orbit Nutrition! And to celebrate, they’re offering a 10% off coupon for new users, linked below and at the bottom of this post!
Throughout the acquisition period, Orbit Nutrition (also known as Orbit Supplements) should temporarily redirect to Lockout […]
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BMPEA, Acacia Rigidula, GNC Lawsuits, and the FULL Story
BMPEA (Beta-methylphenethylamine) and Acacia rigidula are back in the news again – this time with Oregon’s Attorney General (Ellen Rosenblum) accusing GNC of selling “spiked” supplements.[1]
Here’s what you won’t read at USA Today:
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals argues that BMPEA is a natural constituent of certain acacia rigidula plants. However, there is no acknowledged NDIN (new […]
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Herbalife Slapped by FTC for Deceptive and Unfair Acts
There’s two organizations you just don’t screw with if you want to have a long and fruitful life in the world of business: the mafia and the government. Cross them, and you will rue the day that you embarked on that path. Yet this time, it looks like the bad guys are ultimately going to […]
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Suppz Free Shipping on Orders Over $20 to WI, IA, IL, or MN!
This past weekend, Suppz announced that they were offering Free Shipping to Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota! Three years later, it’s still available, so long as you spend over $20!
Suppz is based out of Wisconsin, and the rumor is that they have a new local shipper that got them a sweet enough deal that […]
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Duracap Labs Owners INDICTED
January 12, 2018 Update: New indictments have been handed down.[4]
On June 21, 2016, a Federal Grand Jury in Georgia issued an indictment against Beny Mesika and John Wesley Houser IV, the founders and co-owners of Duracap Labs, a popular supplement contract manufacturer. Joseph De Melo was also charged with one count.
They […]
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Jim Stoppani Scandal: Censoring Inconvenient Truths?
Here at PricePlow, you know we love a good sales pitch. The supplement industry is a never-ending stream of new products, ingredient research, dramatic marketing tactics, and sex-driven advertising.
We’ve always been quite accepting of aggressive marketing — after all, if you can’t handle it, you probably don’t belong in this space.
But as always, […]
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Iovate / MuscleTech SOLD to Xiwang Food of China
The rumors floating around the past few weeks were true: MuscleTech parent company Iovate Health Sciences has been sold to Xiwang Food, a Chinese foodstuffs company.
This is not a full sale of the company, but an agreement was made for the Chinese firm to take a majority stake “investment”.
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MusclePharm Deal Finally TERMINATED by Arnold Schwarzenegger
After years of his good name being dragged through the mud, Arnold Schwarzenegger has finally terminated his relationship with MusclePharm.
Arnold released a statement through his social media manager, Daniel Ketchall at Oak Productions:
Today we announced the conclusion of Governor Schwarzenegger's relationship with MusclePharm. pic.twitter.com/pOp1e9Edl4
— Daniel Ketchell (@ketch) May 6, 2016
In […]
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Methylsynephrine FDA Warnings, Hi-Tech Not Reformulating
On March 31, 2016, the FDA issued seven warning letters to supplement companies regarding methylsynephrine: since it does not meet the definition of a dietary supplement, it cannot be sold as one.[1]
Methyl-synephrine is also known as oxilofrine, p-hydroxyephedrine, and 1-Hydroxypholedrine. It’s a known banned substance in most sports due to […]
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Cyclosome: New Age Liposome + Cyclodextrin Delivery System
Disclaimer: This article is written from the mindset of enhancing the absorption of anabolic hormonal supplement ingredients and drugs, but can be applied to nearly any type of ingredient that’s difficult for the body to utilize.
For most supplements, simply mixing them with water in a shaker bottle with water or juice is sufficient. […]
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