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Four short reads, in this order, cover most of what you need to know.
- 01 A beginner’s supplement guide: what’s worth buying first Food first, then protein and creatine. A plain order of priorities for beginners, what to skip for now, and starter stacks at £30, £60 and £100. 4 min
- 02 How to choose a protein powder Concentrate, isolate, clear whey, vegan or mass gainer? How the main types compare, how much protein you need, and tips for a shake you'll enjoy. 7 min
- 03 Creatine: the complete beginner’s guide What creatine is, which form to buy, how much to take, whether loading is worth it, and what the evidence says about hair loss and water retention. 7 min
- 04 Vitamins and minerals for active people: what’s worth taking Food first, then the few worth considering: vitamin D in winter, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C and omega-3, with NHS upper amounts and how to avoid doubling up. 7 min
Buying guides
What to buy, and why
Each guide compares the options we stock, with the evidence, the doses on the label and who each one suits.
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Buying guides
7 min read
How to choose a protein powder
Concentrate, isolate, clear whey, vegan or mass gainer? How the main types compare, how much protein you need, and tips for a shake you'll enjoy.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
7 min read
Creatine: the complete beginner’s guide
What creatine is, which form to buy, how much to take, whether loading is worth it, and what the evidence says about hair loss and water retention.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
7 min read
Pre-workout: stim vs stim-free, and how to use it safely
What's actually in a pre-workout, how stim and stim-free formulas differ, how much caffeine is sensible, and how to check a label before you buy.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
7 min read
Mass gainer vs whey protein: which do you need?
A gainer adds calories; whey adds protein. How they compare per serving, who genuinely needs a gainer, and a homemade version you can blend from whey and food.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
6 min read
Clear whey explained: what it is and who it suits
Clear whey is whey isolate made into a light, juice-style drink. How it compares with regular whey and isolate, how to mix it, and who it suits.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
7 min read
BCAAs vs EAAs: what’s the difference, and do you need either?
BCAAs are three amino acids; EAAs are all nine essential ones. What the evidence says, when an amino drink is worth it, and why whey already has the lot.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
7 min read
Vitamins and minerals for active people: what’s worth taking
Food first, then the few worth considering: vitamin D in winter, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C and omega-3, with NHS upper amounts and how to avoid doubling up.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
7 min read
Vegan sports supplements: protein, creatine and the gaps to cover
How to hit your protein target on a plant-based diet, why creatine is worth considering, and the nutrients to plan for: B12, vitamin D, omega-3, iodine and iron.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guides
7 min read
Supplements for fat loss: an honest guide
A calorie deficit does the work. How protein, food swaps and sensible caffeine can make it easier to live with, and what to know before buying a fat burner.
Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Supplements
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A beginner’s supplement guide: what’s worth buying first
Food first, then protein and creatine. A plain order of priorities for beginners, what to skip for now, and starter stacks at £30, £60 and £100.
Updated 16 Mar 2021
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Ashwagandha for athletes: what you need to know
What ashwagandha is, what two often-quoted KSM-66 trials actually measured, how people take it, and who should speak to a GP first.
Updated 8 Aug 2025
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Supplements
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Shilajit for athletes: what the research actually says
Shilajit without the hype: what it is, resin or capsules, why heavy-metal testing matters, and what the one often-quoted study actually measured.
Updated 8 Aug 2025
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Supplements
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How to build a six-pack: training, diet and the supplements that help
Visible abs need lower body fat, a trained core and patience. How to set up your food and training, where supplements fit, and where they don't.
Updated 21 Apr 2021
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