I have noticed a pattern and history of questions regarding supplements. Personally I recommend food as fuel and to be used before any supplementation is introduced. Some need supplements due to health reasons, poor diet to begin with or a myriad of other reasons. Everyone makes their own decisions related to their health and what they believe is best for their situation. Below are some resources to do your own research. The pimple faced kid at the local "health/vitamin/supplement food" store barely has enough knowledge to run the blender he/she is operating. They spew what they have been told to pass along to customers....ultimately to get your money.

USA Antidoping

NSF International NSF International - best known for environmental testing.

Consumer Labs – lists manufacturers that meet consumer labs standards for ingredient purity, label accuracy, and bioavailability.

US Pharmacopeial – audits production facilities to ensure good manufacturing practices and screens for purity etc.

Drug Free Sport – Click dietary supplement information

Food & Drug Administration – enter ‘dietary supplements’ in the search window

Consumer Healthcare Products Assoc.



The “Golden Rule”; If you read the label and there is anything resembling the warning, ‘You may experience heart palpitations, nervousness, anxiety, or other similar related symptoms.’

…these are NOT normal central nervous system responses…...buyer beware as you are putting your health at risk.

Individuals serious about their performance and health research what they introduce into their fuel systems. I added the Consumer Healthcare Products Association to the original post.