More than half of Americans take a dietary supplement, but the truth is, most people don't need them. There are, however, a handful of supplements that can be helpful in some situations!

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Everything is made of chemicals, including the human body, but there are some especially weird ones

Howcast - Learn what you need to know about the dietary supplement creatine from registered dietician Glen Tobias in this Howcast video.

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Type I vs Type IIb Muscle Fibers

What if you could unlock your brain’s potential with just a pill? It sounds like something out of Limitless, but there’s a whole culture around nootropics, or “smart drugs”. But do any of them work? Are any nootropics supported by...

Creatine Function (1/2): Biosynthesis, Thermodynamic Concerns, and Exercise

In this video, we discuss the following: 1) the mechanism of creatinine production from creatine phosphate (PCr). 2) the conditions under which its kinetics are accelerated. 3) how creatinine is excreted by the body.

Creatine Kinase/Phosphagen System

Creatine Function (2/2): Degradation to Creatinine

This video explains what creatine is, how it works in the body, and whether it is safe and effective for increasing athletic performance. It covers topics such as how creatine is synthesized and stored in the body, how it helps provide...

How do muscles actually contract? There's a lot involved in the process. And in this video, we talk about muscle contraction at the molecular level. We'll discuss sarcomeres, actin, myosin, the muscle action potential and the roles of...

Have you ever wondered what creatine is and how it works, then this video is for you. I'll explain the biology behind creatine in the context of how muscle contraction happens. Enjoy!

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Creatine molecule

The greatest Olympians will tell you that you are what you eat - especially when it comes to performance.

But for some sports, like...