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The 4-Fold Problem with Red Yeast Rice Supplements

Read Yeast Rice contains monacolin K – a compound identical to the well-studied and effective drug Lovastatin that is prescribed by your doctor for high cholesterol.

Surely that means it's effective right?

RYR has four key problems that make too unreliable to recommend, especially given better alternatives are available. Here's the hot notes.

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Key learnings on the DIAAS and measuring protein quality

The following text is a non-exhaustive highlight of main insights derived from the research article "Protein quality as determined by the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score evaluation of factors underlying the calculation (2016)." The core of the discussion is regarding methodology and implications of the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) in assessing protein quality.

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Best Carbs for Endurance Sports - Why Cluster Dextrin and Palatinose Beat Maltodextrin
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Best Carbs for Endurance Sports - Why Cluster Dextrin and Palatinose Beat Maltodextrin

Most endurance athletes fuel their bodies like they're putting out fires instead of keeping a steady flame burning. They reach for quick-fix maltodextrin gels that spike blood sugar fast, then crash hard. This creates a cycle of energy highs and lows that can ruin performance and make your gut feel terrible.

The truth is, your body can use carbs much more efficiently when you choose the right types. Research shows that slower-releasing carbs may help maintain steady energy levels while reducing digestive stress. This article will show you how different carbohydrate sources work in your body and which ones research suggests are best for long endurance events.

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KSM-66® Ashwagandha   - Herbal Stress Relief Backed by Science
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KSM-66® Ashwagandha - Herbal Stress Relief Backed by Science

Strom KSM-66® Ashwagandha is a clinically-validated adaptogen that supports cortisol reduction, stress resilience, recovery, and better sleep. Unlike generic ashwagandha, this potent extract has been studied in over 50 human clinical trials and delivers consistent results.

This article will explain how KSM-66® works, what makes it different from other ashwagandha extracts, and whether it might help you feel more balanced and resilient.

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The Strom Sports “ABG10+®” – Aged Black Garlic for Cardiovascular Support
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The Strom Sports “ABG10+®” – Aged Black Garlic for Cardiovascular Support

Each bottle of the Strom ABG10+® includes 120 capsules of 500mg ABG10+® aged black garlic extract.
This allows for a full 60 serves of the 1g dose, well above what has seen benefit in human clinical trials.
The reason we choose this much higher dose is based off our own in house testing of ABG10+® and similar extracts in our PED enhanced athletes, in this case more is better.  No fairy dusting, no “one a day” nonsense – just what the science and real world practice shows actually works.

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CoQ10 and Cholesterol: What the Research Says
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CoQ10 and Cholesterol: What the Research Says

High cholesterol affects millions of people worldwide. Many turn to prescription medications, but these often come with unwanted side effects. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally produced compound in the human body that research suggests has a valuable role in managing the oxidative stress load that can come with raised cholesterol, even with some success in normalising elevated lipid profiles, specifically in lowering "Low Density Lipoprotein" (LDL) cholesterol.

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