Citrulline malate is one of the most popular pre-workout ingredients sold today and has become a staple in pre-workout supplement formulations. Does it work? If so, what does it actually do? Why is citrulline malate used in bodybuilding and strength training formulas? The malic acid salt of citrulline, citrulline malate is a naturally occurring amino … Read more
There is so much obsession, confusion, and supplement company shenanigans concerning whey protein products, I thought that what everyone needed was a thorough overview of the whey manufacturing process. That is, the whey powder manufacturing process. This article is meant to help you understand exactly what whey is, how it is made, and the definition … Read more
Milk is one of the easiest ways for bodybuilders and strength athletes (or athletes in general) to get protein. Other dairy products, such as the popular Greek yogurt, are great for protein as well. Those folks who are very lactose intolerant may lament not having this resource. This leads to a common question: Whey protein … Read more
Hundreds of questions are asked every week about protein powders, especially whey protein, on social media and question and answer sites. The answers given to these questions can be quite ridiculous. They tend to present two extremes. See also: Is Expired Whey Protein Still Good? On one hand, whey protein is like a magic bullet … Read more
Two very common and similar questions are asked about whey protein. Does whey protein expire and Is expired whey protein still good? Also, the related question is asked, is expired whey protein safe to take? Before I answer the questions, I want to point out something about the third question: You do not take whey … Read more
A question came up about the muscles shaking during a workout. Many of us have had our muscles shudder and quiver while lifting very heavy weights or working against a lot of external resistance. But one of the answers to this question about muscle shakiness caught my eye. The person answering said that their personal … Read more