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Abstract The purpose of the present study was to examine characteristics of multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement (MIPS) users, their common patterns/habits of MIPS ingestion, and their associated feelings about the effectiveness and safety of this class of supplements. An online electronic survey was distributed through social media to assess self-reported supplementation practices and preferences among adult […]

Abstract Background Energy drinks (EDs) claim to boost mental performance, however, few studies have examined the prospective effects of EDs on mental health. This study examined longitudinal associations between ED use and mental health symptoms in young adults aged 20 years over a 2‐year period. Methods Data were drawn from Gen2 (Generation 2) of the […]

The Surprising and Not-So-Surprising Findings by TC Luoma | 01/06/21 Original Article: https://www.t-nation.com/living/anabolic-steroids-a-survey-of-2385-men Steroid users don’t typically tell you that they’re steroid users. Generally, they’d rather confess to being adulterers or thieves or even bed wetters rather than let you know that their overblown physiques were the result of anything else other than hard work and having some […]

The Taylor Hooton Foundation (THF) joins the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in disappointment over the decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the Russia doping case.  This ruling reduced Russia’s global sport ban for involvement with doping from four years to two years.  While official teams representing Russia will be banned […]

Energy Drinks and Their Adverse Health Effects Ibrahim M Nadeem, Ajaykumar Shanmugaraj, Seaher Sakha, Nolan S Horner, Olufemi R Ayeni, Moin KhanSports Health 2020 November 19, : 1941738120949181 CONTEXT: Energy drinks are the fastest growing product in the beverage industry. However, there is concern regarding potential for adverse effects with use. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the reported adverse […]

Mothers know best. So why don’t we always listen to our moms when they advise us on certain things? When Shani Clarke saw her 35-year-old son, Michael Clarke, cleaning out his truck she mentioned his large collection of energy drinks, but he shrugged her off and that was the end of their conversation. Weeks later, […]

EDGEWOOD, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This is to inform you that ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC.(the “COMPANIES”)is conducting a nationwide recall of ALL lots of its dietary supplement products pursuant to a Consent Decree entered by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. This recall applies to all dietary supplement products […]

Reporter JO MCKENZIE-MCLEAN lost her brother to suicide after he went ‘cold turkey’ off anabolic steroids. She revisits his story 20 years after his death. A baggy-jeaned skateboarder hikes up his pants before pushing off a ramp. It’s night and an orange glow from the streetlights illuminates the dark Invercargill skate park where he attempts […]

The DEA is warning how easy it is for teens and young adults to buy illegal steroids from sites like YouTube, Facebook and even Instagram. Having a drug dealer at the tip of your fingers. Dante Sorianello of the DEA said, “Sure! They are out there, and we aggressively have units that pay attention to […]

Caffeine is the most widely-used stimulant in the world. It’s found in coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and energy shots, as well as some sports gels, dietary supplements, over-the-counter medications, and combat ration items (pudding, gum, and mints). In moderate doses, caffeine can boost both physical and mental performance. As with other stimulants, though, too […]