Peer-reviewed research concerning energy & vitality, summarized and appraised in plain language with every source cited.
This study set out to compare a micronized form of creatine monohydrate (KleanCREATINE™) with a standard creatine supplement in active men. It had two parts: first, a small test in…
This study looked at whether adding modest carbohydrate-energy supplements boosts muscle growth and strength in trained men. Twenty men with an average of nearly 10 years of lifting experience took…
This study set out to test whether ashwagandha, a traditional herb, could reduce stress and fatigue in overweight or mildly obese adults aged 40-75 who reported high stress and fatigue.…
This study set out to find hormonal and biochemical markers that could flag overtraining syndrome (OTS) in male athletes. It compared 14 men with OTS to 25 healthy athletes and…
This study looked at whether magnesium supplements raise testosterone in athletes and in sedentary men, at rest and after exercising to exhaustion. Thirty healthy men aged 18 to 22 were…
This study set out to see how mild dehydration affects thinking and mood in young men. It compared three conditions: dehydration from exercise plus a diuretic, dehydration from exercise alone,…