Understand what's inside
Understand what's actually inside popular fitness and nutrition products. Evidence-conscious, jargon-free guides.
African Mango
A plant-derived ingredient used in some nutritional and weight-management supplements.
BCAAs
A group of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine.
Beta-Alanine
An amino acid commonly included in sports-performance supplements.
Bitter Orange
A citrus-derived ingredient found in some stimulant and weight-management supplement formulations.
Caffeine
An ingredient commonly used in sports nutrition and performance products.
Capsaicin
A naturally occurring compound associated with chilli peppers and used in some supplement formulations.
Chromium
An essential trace mineral used in some nutritional supplements.
Creatine
A widely used sports nutrition ingredient associated with strength and high-intensity exercise.
Electrolytes
Minerals carrying an electrical charge that play important roles in fluid balance and normal physiological function.
Green Coffee Extract
An extract produced from unroasted coffee beans and used in some nutritional supplements.
Green Tea Extract
A concentrated extract derived from green tea and used in a range of nutritional supplements.
L-Carnitine
A naturally occurring compound involved in normal energy metabolism and commonly sold as a sports supplement.
L-Citrulline
An amino acid commonly found in sports nutrition and pre-workout formulations.
Magnesium
An essential mineral involved in numerous normal physiological processes.
Omega-3
A family of fatty acids that includes EPA and DHA and is commonly available in nutritional supplements.
Vitamin B12
A water-soluble vitamin involved in several normal physiological processes.
Vitamin B6
A water-soluble B vitamin involved in normal metabolic processes.
Vitamin D
A fat-soluble vitamin involved in several normal functions within the body.
Whey Protein
A dairy-derived protein commonly used to supplement dietary protein intake.
Zinc
An essential mineral required for numerous normal biological functions.