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  • BCAA vs Whey: Which Is Healthier | SupplementSource.ca
    March 10, 2021

    BCAA vs Whey: Which Is Healthier

    If you are new to the world of supplements for athletes and bodybuilders, you may be wondering what options are available and how they work on your body. Most athletes usually take either BCAA or whey protein, either separately or...

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  • What Is the Purpose of a Pre-Workout? | SupplementSource.ca
    February 10, 2021

    What Is the Purpose of a Pre-Workout?

    While it might sound like it, a pre-workout isn't a workout before your workout -- it's a supplement that you take before your workout to optimize your workout. Nowadays, pre-workouts are trendy and popular, and you just might find people...

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  • What Happens If You Eat Too Much Protein? | SupplementSource.ca
    January 10, 2021

    What Happens If You Eat Too Much Protein?

    Protein isn't just a good thing to have -- it's part of a well-balanced diet and it helps repair your muscles, organs and bones. But with all the focus on protein in high-protein diets such as Atkins, the Zone, Caveman...

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  • The Top Ten Essential Vitamins for Bodybuilding | SupplementSource.ca
    December 10, 2020

    The Top Ten Essential Vitamins for Bodybuilding

    If you’re focused on gaining muscle mass and losing weight in bodybuilding, these are the top ten most essential vitamins and nutrients that you need. These will determine how your body changes through the course of your exercise routine. Make...

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  • How Much Protein Do You Need In a Day? | SupplementSource.ca
    December 2, 2020

    How Much Protein Do You Need In a Day?

    Protein is one of the most important nutrients we take in during the day, but the amount we’re supposed to have varies depending on a number of factors, such as: what are you using the protein for?  Are you a...

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  • When a Scoop is Not a Scoop | SupplementSource.ca
    November 23, 2020

    When a Scoop is Not a Scoop

    Here is a little bit of insider info that you may not have known. The measuring scoop that comes inside your supplement bottle is just a rough estimate when it comes to the gram weight of a serving size. I know it's hard to believe but it's true. When a nutritional panel says 1 serving is 1 scoop or 4.3g I can guarantee you with almost 100% certainty that a level scoop doesn't weigh 4.3g of supplement powder.
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  • Should You Take BCAA Before or After a Workout? | SupplementSource.ca
    November 13, 2020

    Should You Take BCAA Before or After a Workout?

    If you're looking to get the most out of your grueling workouts, branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, are the answer. Studies suggest that BCAAs help build muscle, help you recover more quickly from workouts, as well as reduce soreness after any exercise. But one thing that's not clear is when to take BCAA supplements.
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  • Should You Take Supplements Before Bed Time? | SupplementSource.ca
    November 13, 2020

    Should You Take Supplements Before Bed Time?

    Some diets are meticulously constructed from the best ingredients and preparation processes. Others are a hodgepodge of fast food, snacks and quick bites whenever there's a few minutes. We all know what a good diet looks like -- it's just hard to meet those rigorous dietary needs of lean meats or alternative protein sources, leafy greens and whole grains in today's world where instant food is just seconds away.
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