Essential Amino Acids (Tag Archives)
Otherwise known as EAAs, read our EAA vs. BCAA article and learn why “Full-Spectrum” Essential Amino Acid Supplements are the ‘new’ Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplements!
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Amino Acid Fortification (Not Spiking!) with Leuvate: Dr. Daniel Traylor | Episode #231
Episode #231 of the PricePlow Podcast is a science deep dive, and this one comes with tons of citations. Dr. Daniel Traylor, a protein and amino acid researcher at DePaul University, joins Jim McMahon of Fit Foods to launch PVL's ISO CLEAAR, a dairy-free protein drink built around Leuvate, Traylor's leucine-forward essential amino […] Continue Reading →
Lazy But Not Dumb: Why the Body Bothers to Make Dileucine From Leucine, and What That Means
On Episode #078 of the PricePlow Podcast, Ralf Jaeger dropped a line that's quietly shaped how we think about peptide ingredients ever since: "the human body is lazy".
But not in a bad way. Instead, it's in the specific, useful way that a species doesn't survive countless years and generations spending energy on processes […] Continue Reading →
PVL ISO CLEAAR: A Clear Protein Drink Built Around LEUVATE+™
PVL has just launched ISO CLEAAR, a dairy-free protein powder built to drink like juice instead of a shake. Each 26g scoop delivers 20g of protein and amino acids for 80 calories with zero sugar (sweetened with sucralose and stevia leaf extract, rounded out with monk fruit and natural flavors), and the formula ships […] Continue Reading →
DL185® for Sarcopenia and Anti-Aging: Muscles Need a Faster Leucine Signal
Sarcopenia is often described as muscle loss, but that framing understates the real problem. What aging adults lose isn't just mirror-muscle. After 50, strength declines two to three times faster than mass,[1] which means the things that actually matter go first: rising from a chair, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, catching yourself before a fall. […] Continue Reading →
Jim McMahon of Fit Foods: Protein Price Shocks and the Mutant Story | Episode #215
Jim McMahon turned 60 in early 2026, and his supplement industry experience now spans nearly four decades. He founded Fit Foods Ltd. (parent of Mutant, PVL, Whey Gourmet, and North Coast Naturals) in 1996 with $13,000 and a newborn at home, and built one of the industry's most disciplined manufacturing […] Continue Reading →
Gaspari Nutrition SizeOn Get Swole New Formula: Amino9®, HMB, and 6 Grams of Creatine
The legendary SizeOn has been a fixture in Gaspari Nutrition's lineup for over two decades, and if you've been using it long enough, you know why it stuck around. The intra-workout category got crowded, but SizeOn kept selling because the formula worked. Now, Gaspari has gone back in and rebuilt it, and there are […] Continue Reading →
2026 Study: AstraGin Enhances Whey Protein Amino Acid Absorption, Muscle Function, and Gut Integrity
A question every serious protein buyer should ask: how much of what's in the scoop actually makes it into circulation? A new peer-reviewed clinical trial published in Nutrients in February 2026 takes a direct shot at that question, and the results make a strong case for NuLiv Science's AstraGin® as a meaningful addition to protein […] Continue Reading →
NO:NAME Supplements Expands TruShield™ Certified Coverage: Banned Substance Testing for Every Product You Take
When most people think of banned substance certification, they picture pre-workouts and protein powders. But athletes reach for a lot more than that nowadays, and now the supplement industry is starting to catch up.
NO:NAME Supplements has expanded its partnership with TruShield™ Certified to include its full product lineup: ten products spanning everything from […] Continue Reading →
Vegan Collagen?! How VC-H1 Can Disrupt Amazon with Eric Withee & Marc Bruggemann | Episode #204
What if you could deliver all the benefits of traditional collagen without any animal ingredients?
In Episode #204 of the PricePlow Podcast, we explore VC-H1, a revolutionary vegan collagen alternative derived from organically grown hibiscus. Eric Withee from Freemen Nutra returns to discuss the science behind this innovative ingredient, while Marc Bruggemann, […] Continue Reading →
Unmatched Supps INTRA: Kris Gethin's Advanced Intra-Workout Formula with 25g Vitargo
When you're deep in a grueling training session, your body's demand for fuel and hydration hits critical levels. Most athletes wait until after the workout to address recovery, but that approach leaves performance on the table. Unmatched Supps INTRA changes the equation by delivering exactly what your muscles need during training: rapid-acting carbohydrates, muscle-sparing amino […] Continue Reading →
