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Research Extracts: Benefits of Prebiotic Fiber for Athletes

Welcome to the August 2025 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, th...

August 8, 2025 • Thorne

Research Extracts: How Korean Red Ginseng Affects Stress Management

Welcome to the July 2025 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, the ...

July 21, 2025 • Thorne

What is Creatine?

What is creatine? Because athletes and bodybuilders are constantly looking for an edge to help their performance, it’s no surprise they often turn to one of the most-studied nutritional supplements...


July 7, 2025 • Joel Totoro, RD


Alpha-GPC: How Can It Benefit Your Workout?

You might have heard of alpha-GPC in sports enthusiast circles as a nutrient that supports workouts, but what is alpha-GPC and why is it good for you? Alpha-GPC is more than just a performance supp...


July 5, 2025 • Kathi Head, ND


Creatine and Brain Health

Creatine is perhaps the most well-known and well-researched nutritional supplement in the sports performance world. Creatine is beloved by gym rats for its safety and efficacy in supporting the bod...


June 26, 2025 • Joel Totoro, RD


The Bridge Between Nutrition and Fitness: Reaching Your Fitness Goals

You’ve started exercising. Congratulations! You’re on the road to better health. For many people the beginning of this road is fairly bumpy when thinking about nutrition and fitness. You experience...


May 27, 2025 • Sheena Smith, MS, MA


Common Hydration Mistakes You Might Be Making

On average, the human body is 60% water. All this water is important for keeping everything in our bodies running smoothly. Staying properly hydrated improves the appearance of our skin, keeps musc...


May 23, 2025 • Austin Ruff, MA


3 Ways to Elevate Your Hydration Game

Staying hydrated is important for overall health – and it’s especially important during the hotter summer months. But what if you just can’t stand drinking plain water? Luckily, you no longer have ...


May 19, 2025 • Maggie Chandler


Research Extracts: Sodium Consumption Pre-Exercise Supports Female Performance

Welcome to the May 2025 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, the m...


May 16, 2025 • Thorne