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GlycerSize (formerly GlycerPump) - The #2 Rated Glycerol Powder
Note: GlycerPump was renamed to GlycerSize in 2019. It performed very well as a glycerol ingredient in 2018-2019.
However, in 2020, NNB Nutrition launched HydroPrime, which has won in stability/humidity testing, making it our new preferred glycerol powder.
Enhanced hydration, increased stamina, super-saturated muscles, and tubs of clumpy pre workout.
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Arecoline from Betel Nut: Cancer-Causing Supplement Ingredient?
2017 Update: We urge caution over an "international" version of Insane Labz Psychotic, which was recalled by Health Canada. Curiously, they misspelled arecoline as "aroline".
The sports nutrition industry is always pushing the limits in its constant quest to find the "next major stimulant". This article discusses one such compound, and the warnings […]
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Gotu Kola: An Herb to Improve Mood and Memory
Despite the growing popularity of nootropics this past decade, some of them have been around for thousands of years. One of them is the age-old plant, gotu kola, long known to boost mood and brain function:
What is Gotu Kola?Gotu Kola is an incredibly versatile, nutrient-packed herb used throughout Southeast Asia as a […]
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The Unconfirmed DMAA Geranium Findings.. Including One at Home Depot!
This is part six of a six page series researching whether DMAA (1,3 dimethylamylamine) is a natural constituent of geranium flowers. All six parts are linked from our main DMAA in Nature / Geranium page.
Throughout the course of this six-part series, we've put readers through the ringer here, from conspiracy and collusion to […]
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Is Angelo Lisi's Geranium Study the WEAKEST Study Ever Published?
This is part five of a six page series researching whether DMAA (1,3 dimethylamylamine) is a natural constituent of geranium flowers. All six parts are linked from our main DMAA in Nature / Geranium page.
In our previous article, we explored how the FDA wasted $2.3 million dollars on a study where researchers Mahmoud […]
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The Daniel Armstrong / Ying Zhang DMAA Study Scandal at University of Texas Arlington
This is part three of a six page series researching whether DMAA (1,3 dimethylamylamine) is a natural constituent of geranium flowers. All six parts are linked from our main DMAA in Nature / Geranium page.
In our previous article, we showed how paid researchers found DMAA but claimed that there was an "absense" of […]
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DMHA / 2-Aminoisoheptane / Octodrine: Stimulant in Dispute with FDA
Note: This article was originally published in early 2015 but was last updated in 2023 with legal updates regarding Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals' lawsuit against the FDA.
New year, new stimulant? You bet!
In the wake of the removal of other popular stimulants over the past few years, a battle has raged to fill the void left […]
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Eria Jarensis Extract / N-phenethyl dimethylamine: Advanced PEA Stimulant
In the sports and active nutrition corner of the dietary supplement industry, cutting-edge brands and consumer alike are constantly on the hunt for the "next stimulant". Something to safely take training and mood to the next level.
That next compound arrived in 2015 by way of N-Phenyldimethylamine or N,N-Dimethylphenethylamine, a constituent of Eria […]
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L-Tyrosine vs. N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine: A Tale of Two Tyrosines
L-Tyrosine vs N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine -- different forms of the amino acid Tyrosine, but which one is better?
We answer this hotly-debated question in today’s PricePlow post focused on nootropics!
TL;DRUse L-Tyrosine.
(We prefer NutraBio L-Tyrosine, which comes in 150 Vcaps, 500 Vcaps, and 150 Gram sizes.)
Alternative Forms of IngredientsThe wonder […]
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Isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO Fiber): A Fraudulent "Fiber"?
Update Summer 2018: After taking petitions, the FDA has denied approval for Isomaltooligosaccharide as a dietary fiber! See the video below for more details.
Video on the FDA's Denial over Isomaltooligosaccharide as a Fiber:
Who doesn’t love a tasty protein bar?!
It’s high in protein, moderate in carbs and fats, and provides a healthy, satisfying […]
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