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Not All Creatine Is Created Equal
Creatine research is rock solid. Creatine quality control is not. Labeled doses don't always match what's in the container, and third-party testing is the exception, not the rule. Here is how to pick your creatine and the different formats you can choose from.

The New Protein Math for Athletes — And How to Hit It
Athletes ask us about protein more than almost anything else. Not only that, a new study in Sports Medicine just moved the target higher than we previously believed. Here's how to actually hit that number without living on just shakes.

How Colostrum And Iron Are Connected
Your bloodwork says your iron is fine. Your legs say otherwise. Turns out both can be true. Here's the mechanism nobody explains and how this colostrum gets it right.

How Kirsten Kasper Surprised Herself at IRONMAN 70.3 Boise
Kirsten Kasper came into IRONMAN 70.3 Boise with a bad back, a missed race, and a goal of top five. She left with the win — after coming off the bike five minutes down and running through the field on the back half. She breaks down exactly how it happened.

The Products Of The Summer
It's time to reflect on the hottest products of the summer season so far — backed by data from you. From the stuff we can't keep on the shelves to the biggest launches of the year, here's the summer recap.

Why Bicarb Is Suddenly Everywhere
Most performance supplements overpromise. Sodium bicarbonate doesn't — the science on bicarb is solid, and even the IOC calls it one of the most effective legal performance enhancers out there. From ultras to time trials, here's why bicarb is suddenly everywhere.

The Three Biggest Takeaways from This Year's Tour
Vive la France. The Tour has reached its final stop in Paris, and we are still reeling from the drama of the past three weeks. In reflection, here are three of the biggest takeaways from this year's Tour.

Why Pro Endurance Athletes Are Taking Broccoli Shots
Nomio's pitch sounds absurd on paper, until you hear pros talk about it. This broccoli-sprout shot with eight years of Swedish research behind it is becoming one of the most widely used performance supplements across sport. Here's what the athletes are saying.