Coaches Corner

The recent news about New York State implementing herbal testing on four mass market brands of dietary supplements is extremely significant for the natural products industry. Many herbal products failed the testing for multiple reasons, including the products not containing the ingredients claimed on the label, and for containing contaminants not listed on the label. As a result, the state demanded that the products be recalled and pulled off the shelves.  This historic event brings up more questions than answers because the testing method (for plant DNA) is not an appropriate test for extracts. It causes concern about why it was...

Can you reprogram your genes with food? They overall upshot of the article is you better be careful what you eat. But also rejoice in the ability of good food for your best life and body. The concept of "reprogramming genes with food" typically refers to the idea that certain nutrients or compounds in food can influence gene expression. While food can indeed impact gene expression through various mechanisms, it's essential to clarify a few points. Can what you eat really reprogram your genes – an expert explains the emerging science of nutrigenomics, which applications from child development to extending...

The Research on Beetroot Supplements and Exercise Is Kind of Awesome Beetroot Powder Is Everywhere. Should You Take It? This is the question behind today's article. And the answer, while the author says yes, we say NO. Why do we say no since we even sell beet based supplements!? While beetroot supplements have a large amount of research and evidence behind them to boost performance, health, and even lifespan, you should not take them. Instead, opt for the stronger variety of beet-based supplement which is called beetroot juice powder. Why? Beetroot juice powder is 40x more concentrated than beetroot powder...

Strength training is more effective than aerobic exercise for improving glycaemic control and body composition in people with normal-weight type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial Strength training is often perceived by the general population as primarily aimed at muscle building, while endurance training is typically associated with fat loss and overall health benefits. However, a 2015 meta-analysis revealed that when comparing exercise duration, strength training surpasses endurance training and a combination of both in terms of effectiveness not only for muscle growth but also for fat loss and various health markers.  This makes sense as there are also many studies...