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Protein gummies: smart shortcut or sugary trap for your gains?

Protein gummies: smart shortcut or sugary trap for your gains?

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 28, 2025 · 14 min read

Protein gummies promise muscle support in candy form, but the science says you need to look hard at the label before you trust them with your recovery and appetite goals. “Protein gummies can absolutely play a role in a smart nutrition plan, but you have to treat them as a supplement, not a free pass ...

Are Clif Bars healthy or just clever marketing?

Are Clif Bars healthy or just clever marketing?

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 27, 2025 · 10 min read

Convenience often comes at a metabolic cost. While some bars offer a legitimate nutritional bridge between meals, others are ultra-processed candy bars disguised by clever marketing. Here is how to decode the label and find the fuel that actually serves your physiology. “Most patients treat protein bars as a free pass for health, but from ...

Creatine gummies vs powder: which works better and when to use each?

Creatine gummies vs powder: which works better and when to use each?

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 27, 2025 · 12 min read

Creatine has decades of solid research behind it, but gummies are brand new. Here is what the science says about creatine gummies vs powder, how to choose the best creatine gummies for men, and when they actually make sense. “Creatine itself is simple, proven, and effective. Whether you take it as a gummy or a ...

Neutral grip pulldown: how to build your back while protecting your shoulders

Neutral grip pulldown: how to build your back while protecting your shoulders

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 26, 2025 · 9 min read

The traditional lat pulldown is a staple for back width, but it forces your shoulders into a position that can cause long-term impingement. Here is why the neutral grip variation offers the same muscle growth with superior joint mechanics. “The neutral grip pulldown is rarely just an alternative for variety; for many of my patients, ...

Hydrogen water bottle benefits: hype, risks, and what the science actually says

Hydrogen water bottle benefits: hype, risks, and what the science actually says

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Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Nov 24, 2025 · 15 min read

Hydrogen water bottles promise faster recovery, sharper focus, and anti-aging effects, but the clinical evidence is still early. Here is what the research really shows, how these devices work, and how to decide if they earn a place in your routine. “Hydrogen water is not magic, and it is not pure snake oil either. The ...

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