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Ingredients, Explained

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Ingredient Index

Use this page to understand common supplement ingredients and spot the difference between functional ingredients and “label decoration”.

Performance Recovery Focus Health Electrolytes Sweeteners & Additives

What Matters Most

1) The Dose

An ingredient only works if it’s included in a meaningful amount.

2) The Form

Not all forms absorb or tolerate the same. Labels should specify which form.

3) The Extras

“Other ingredients” is where fillers and unnecessary add-ons show up.

Simple rule: If a label hides the dose (proprietary blend), you can’t verify it.

Performance Ingredients

Creatine Monohydrate

Performance

One of the most studied performance ingredients. Supports strength, power output, and training volume.

What to look for

  • Form: Monohydrate
  • Typical daily amount: 3–5g
  • Label clarity: exact grams listed

Watch outs

  • “Creatine blend” with tiny doses
  • Unnecessary add-ons to justify a higher price

L-Citrulline

Performance

Often used in pre-workouts for training support and “pump” feel. Dose matters more than marketing.

What to look for

  • Listed as: L-Citrulline (or Citrulline Malate, clearly stated)
  • Label: exact mg/grams per serving

Watch outs

  • Hidden inside “Pump Matrix” proprietary blends
  • Underdosed “token amounts”

Recovery Ingredients

Whey Protein (Concentrate / Isolate)

Recovery

A high-quality protein source to help meet daily protein targets and support muscle repair.

What to look for

  • Protein per serving: typically 20–30g
  • Ingredient list: short and understandable
  • Type: isolate (higher %), concentrate (often cheaper)

Watch outs

  • Excess thickeners/gums if you’re sensitive
  • “Protein blends” without clarity on ratios

Magnesium (Glycinate / Bisglycinate)

Recovery

Popular for general support (sleep, relaxation, muscle function). Form and “elemental” amount matter.

What to look for

  • Form: glycinate / bisglycinate
  • Label: clear elemental magnesium amount
  • Capsules: realistic serving size

Watch outs

  • “Magnesium blend” with unclear forms
  • Label listing compound weight but not elemental mg

Focus Ingredients

Caffeine

Focus

A stimulant used for energy and alertness. Tolerance varies — label clarity is everything.

What to look for

  • Exact mg stated (not hidden)
  • Clear serving size and instructions
  • Warnings for sensitive users

Watch outs

  • Multiple caffeine sources + hidden stimulants
  • “Energy blend” stacking doses

Health & Daily Support

Vitamin D3

Daily Support

Commonly used for general health support. Best paired with informed dosing and professional guidance.

What to look for

  • Clear IU/µg amount per serving
  • Carrier ingredients clearly listed

Watch outs

  • Overly high dosing without context
  • Low-quality oil carriers and unclear sourcing

Electrolytes

Sodium • Potassium • Magnesium

Hydration

Electrolytes support hydration, especially when training hard or sweating heavily. The “right” amounts depend on sweat rate and diet.

What to look for

  • Clear sodium mg per serving
  • Simple flavour system (if flavoured)
  • No hidden “hydration matrix”

Watch outs

  • Very low sodium (often too “light” to be useful)
  • Excess sugar in “sports” products

Sweeteners & Additives

Common (often fine)

  • Stevia (natural sweetener)
  • Sucralose (sweetness, commonly used)
  • Lecithin (mixability)
  • Natural flavours (flavoured products)

Be more cautious with

  • Long lists of gums/thickeners
  • Artificial dyes (cosmetic only)
  • Maltodextrin (can inflate carbs)
  • “Blend” language hiding amounts
Reminder: “Other ingredients” should be short, understandable, and necessary.

FAQ

Why do you avoid proprietary blends?

Because transparency matters. If you can’t see the dose of each ingredient, you can’t evaluate it.

What does “elemental magnesium” mean?

Magnesium is bound to another compound (like glycinate). “Elemental” magnesium is the amount of actual magnesium available. Labels should clearly state the elemental mg per serving.

Are additives always bad?

Not always. Some are used for mixability or taste. The key is whether they’re necessary and whether the ingredient list stays simple and honest.

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