supplements
At the 2016 Mr. Olympia, Hints of Bro Food Science to Come
Ketogenic diet foods and revamped, gender-neutral packaging offer a taste of where the fitness nutrition industry is headed.
Real Or Fake Banned Supplement Name: A VICE Sports Quiz
Marlon Byrd's 162 game suspension gives us an opportunity to test your knowledge of banned supplements.
I Drank 'Science-Based Functional Beverages' for a Week
Dietary supplement beverages continue to flood the market. Here’s what it’s like to drink “functional tonics” for a week.
Foolproof System for Supplement Verification Is Needed in MMA
It’s either a go-to excuse or a valid explanation for fighters who test positive, but with more and more cases of tainted supplements being cited, the doubt needs to be eliminated.
I Tried to Trick My Brain into Lucid Dreaming With Some Pills I Bought Online
Dream Leaf claims to be “the world’s most advanced lucid dreaming supplement.”
The Feds Are Using Apps to Crack Down on Dangerous Nutritional Supplements
Earlier this week, the Department of Justice announced criminal and civil actions against some 100 sexual enhancement, weight loss, and body building products.
Dietary Supplements Are Doing Much More Measurable Harm Than Good
It turns out that supplements—especially those marketed for weight loss and energy enhancement—lead to around 23,000 emergency room visits a year.
Still More Evidence That Antioxidant Supplements Actually Increase Cancer Risk
File under 'least surprising things.'
Milk Doesn't Do Shit For Your Bones
Loading up on calcium supplements and drinking tons of milk isn't going to make your bones healthier and isn't going to prevent your risk of a fracture. Sorry, Mr. Glass.
Fast-Track FDA Approval for Big Drug Companies Might Be a Bad Thing
New research suggests that expedited FDA programs are potentially allowing new pharmaceuticals to win approval before they have been fully vetted for safety and effectiveness.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Muscle Supplement Might Pump You Up with Banned Drugs
Amid accusations of counterfeit products and the threat of illegal and possibly lethal ingredients, Arnold Schwarzenegger just had to pull his weightlifting supplement from European shelves.
Anti-Aging Chocolate Wants to Smooth Your Skin from the Inside Out
Esthechoc is equal parts candy bar and beauty supplement that claims to help turn back the ravages of time—but don't expect to find chocolate-munching retirees waking up with their high-school faces. Sorry, Grandma.