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The aXivite Explosion: 4 New Products Showcase Phenylcapsaicin’s Fat Loss Potential
After years of development, aXivite phenylcapsaicin has finally arrived in the supplement industry with impressive force. On top of multiple introductory launches from MuscleTech, four new products have launched recently, each taking a unique approach to harnessing this innovative thermogenic ingredient’s fat loss benefits. From simple standalone formulas to comprehensive multi-ingredient blends, these supplements […]
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TestFACTOR Sexual Health Study: Benefits for Sexual Function, Testosterone, and Quality of Life in Men
PLT Health Solutions has published new findings from their latest TestFACTOR clinical trial, demonstrating that their novel testosterone-boosting ingredient delivers far more than just physical performance benefits — it significantly enhances sexual health and overall quality of life in middle-aged men.
The study, published as an abstract in Current Developments in Nutrition, shows that […]
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DHEA Banned For Athletes: Meet ProtoTest, the Natural WADA-Friendly DHEA Booster
The 2025 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited substances list makes it crystal clear: DHEA is banned for all competitive athletes, military personnel, and anyone subject to drug testing protocols.[1] Listed under anabolic androgenic steroids as “Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA, 3ß-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one)”, DHEA carries harsh penalties as a non-specified substance prohibited at all times – both […]
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How Educated Consumers Are Transforming Retail Supplement Shelves: The NNB Nutrition Revolution
Walk into any GNC or Vitamin Shoppe today, and you’ll witness something remarkable happening on the supplement shelves. Gone are the days when pre-workouts consisted of nothing but caffeine, beta-alanine, and citrulline. The era of fat burners relying solely on green tea extract and underdosed ingredients is officially over. Instead, nowadays you’ll find sophisticated formulations […]
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Formulator’s Corner #18: The Women’s Performance Stack Powered by effera™ Lactoferrin + Creatine + HMB
In today’s installment of our Formulator’s Corner Series, we create a hypothetical supplement for women seeking performance enhancement, recovery, and iron status support. Will some brand take us up on the idea?
The Perfect Storm for Women’s Fitness, and The Female Athlete ParadoxSomething extraordinary is happening in women’s fitness. Female athletes are finally embracing […]
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The Shoden Revolution: How Arjuna Naturals Made Ashwagandha 10X More Effective | Episode #171
In this major episode of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben visit Arjuna Natural’s Dallas headquarters for an in-depth exploration of botanical innovation and scientific excellence. Joined by Nipen Lavingia (VP of Brand Innovation), Bennito Russo (Head of Sales), and Keely Johnson (VP of Sales & Marketing), this conversation reveals why Arjuna Natural has become […]
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Formulator’s Corner #17: Sleep Without Compromise – goBHB Transforms the Sleep Aid Category… With No Melatonin!

The sleep supplement category stands at a crossroads. While Americans spend billions annually on various sleep aids (such as supplements, devices, and pharmaceuticals), many consumers remain frustrated with existing options that either leave them groggy, create dependency concerns, or simply fail to deliver the restorative sleep they desperately need. The industry has long been dominated […]
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Why Creatine and HMB Work Better Together: The Science Behind Animal Creatine HMB+
When it comes to muscle building supplements, few combinations have been as extensively studied as creatine monohydrate and HMB. While each ingredient delivers impressive results on its own, groundbreaking research shows that when combined, they create something even more powerful… true synergy that delivers results neither ingredient can achieve alone.
Animal Creatine HMB+[…]
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Amino Acid Absorption Enhanced by Peak ATP®! New ATP / Protein Research Coming
New human research shows that PEAK ATP® significantly enhances amino acid uptake from both whey and plant proteins, changing how we think about protein utilization and supplement formulation.
The supplement industry has spent decades focused on delivering protein to consumers. But what if we’ve been missing half the equation? New groundbreaking research suggests that […]
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Formulator’s Corner #16: The MalTor Mito-Recovery Pre-Workout That Needs to Exist
Most pre-workout supplements force you to choose: immediate performance or long-term recovery. Traditional formulas excel at delivering energy and pumps for your current session, but they ignore what happens afterward: the muscle damage, inflammation, and delayed recovery that can derail your training consistency.
This creates a fundamental problem in supplement design. The very products meant […]
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