Sports Nutrition Guides

Vitamin D in Summer: Why You're Probably Still Low

Summer sun doesn't guarantee adequate vitamin D. Here's why athletes, indoor workers, and darker-skinned adults are still at risk — and what to do about it.

The Supplement Market Is Approaching $100 Billion in 2026

The Nutrition Lab: Magnesium — The Mineral You're Ignoring

HMB: The Muscle-Preservation Supplement Worth Knowing

HMB is gaining attention alongside creatine in 2026 supplement launches. Here's what the evidence actually shows about who it helps and how.

Fish, Omega-3s, and Inflammation: The 2026 Evidence

A 2026 study finds that how you cook fish matters as much as how often you eat it. High-heat frying degrades EPA and DHA, the omega-3s with the strongest anti-inflammatory evidence.

Sustainable Nutrition: The Angle Fitness Keeps Ignoring

The fitness industry optimizes for performance but ignores the ecological cost of high-protein diets, supplement supply chains, and animal-based nutrition.

Creatine Plus Hydration: The Combo Taking Over

VMI Sports' new creatine-electrolyte formula reflects a real market shift. Here's what the science says about pairing these two supplements.

Precision Nutrition: Is One-Size-Fits-All Eating Finally Dead?

The NIH's precision nutrition program is challenging everything we assumed about dietary guidelines. Here's what the science actually shows, and what you can do now.

Meal Timing Myths: What Science Actually Says in 2026

The 2026 research on meal timing cuts through decades of oversimplified advice. Here's what actually drives results and when timing genuinely matters.

The Nutrition Lab: Omega-3 and Sport — What the Science Actually Shows

The Nutrition Lab puts omega-3 under the microscope. Recovery, insulin sensitivity, performance: what the 2026 evidence proves — and what it doesn't yet.

Popular Joint Supplement Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk

Scientists are linking glucosamine, one of the world's most popular joint supplements, to a potential cognitive decline risk. Here's what the evidence actually shows and what to do about it.

Pre-Workout Hydration: Is It Actually Necessary?

New sports science challenges the blanket advice to pre-hydrate before every workout. Here's when it actually matters, and when you can skip it.

Creatine and Women's Health: What 2025-2026 Research Reveals Beyond Muscle

Creatine isn't just a men's supplement anymore. 2025-2026 research reveals specific benefits for women: muscle, brain, bone, perimenopause. What the data says and how to use it.

Creatine in 2026: The Benefits Beyond Muscle

Creatine's benefits now extend well beyond muscle. Here's what 2026 research says about brain health, aging, bone density, and female physiology.

CDC 2026 Nutrition Report: The Nutrient Gaps in Americans That Might Surprise You

CDC NHANES 2026 (12,000+ adults): 41% vitamin D deficient, 48% magnesium shortfall — and active people fare worse than they think. The nutrition data that challenges assumptions.

Supplements for Older Adults: What Actually Works

Most adults over 50 are buying supplements they don't need. Here's what the current research actually supports, and what you should stop wasting money on.

Summer Hydration: How to Fuel Performance in the Heat

Dehydration cuts performance faster than most athletes realize. Here's a practical, science-based hydration protocol for training in summer heat.

Protein Timing for Muscle: What 2026 Research Actually Says

The anabolic window myth persists online, but 2026 research tells a different story. Here's what actually drives muscle protein synthesis and when timing truly matters.

Gut Health and Athletic Performance: What Athletes Need to Know

Your gut microbiome directly shapes training adaptation, recovery, and race-day resilience. Here's what the science says athletes need to do about it.

Carb Loading: The Evidence-Based Protocol That Actually Works

Carb loading works. but only when done right. Here's the evidence-based protocol, the correct targets, and the mistakes that cause race-day GI problems.

AG1 Funded Its Own Clinical Trial — Here's What the Study Actually Found

AG1 published a randomized controlled trial on their flagship greens supplement. Here's what the study actually found, what to read critically, and what it signals for the greens category.

Vegetarian Diet Burns 15% More Fat, European Study Finds

A 2026 European study found vegetarian eaters lost 15% more fat than those on a traditional diet. Here's the mechanism, the caveats, and what it means for active people.

Supplement Contamination: The Risk Every Athlete Needs to Understand

USADA's June 2026 warning confirms supplement labels can't be trusted. Here's how athletes can screen products intelligently and manage contamination risk.

Protein for Muscle Building: What the Science Actually Shows

How much protein to build muscle? Meta-analyses say 1.6-2.2g/kg per day, distributed across 3-5 meals. Here's what the science shows on dosage, timing, and source quality.