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  • " Not only is Sean a great nutritionist, but he's an excellent strength coach. I've coached athletes with him on multiple occasions. The most impressive attributes I've seen in him is his integrity, work ethic, ability to work with athletes and desire to be the best coach possible...."

-Luke Richesson. Head NFL Strength & Conditioning Coach for Denver Broncos

 

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Nutritional Supplements
Podcast Interviews with Brian Putchio and Sean Casey
by Sean Casey | 02/22/2011

Two of our own, Brain Putchio and Sean Casey were recently interviewed on Strength Smarts. Check it out!

 
Chatting with the FDA about Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements
by Brian Putchio | 12/20/2010

Today, I participated in a special online chat session with the FDA. The theme was “Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements”, and I was fortunate enough to get my three questions answered by both the FDA’s Center of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Dr. Moore, and the FDA’s Principal Deputy Commissioner, Joshua Sharfstein, M.D.

 
Whole Food Antioxidants: Food vs. Supplements
by Sean Casey | 09/06/2010

Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants that decrease the risk of developing various chronic diseases. Thus, antioxidants, in their isolated form are routinely sold by various supplement companies. Yet the question remains, is taking a pill really as effective as eating the real food?

 
CRACKDOWN: Acai Berry Weight-Loss Pills and "Colon Cleansers"
by Brian Putchio | 08/31/2010

Court Orders Internet Marketers of Acai Berry Weight-Loss Pills and “Colon Cleansers” to Stop Deceptive Advertising and Unfair Billing Practices.

 
HCG Diet – Weight Loss Miracle or Diet Scam?
by Brian Putchio | 07/14/2010

If you’ve searched the internet lately for diet products you’ve undoubtedly heard about the HCG Diet. In this blog we explain what HCG is and whether the HCG Diet lives up to the hype.

 
ZMA® – Advertisements and Science Conflict
by Brian Putchio | 06/23/2010

ZMA® has been popularized since 1999 by advertisements that purport its benefits in testosterone enhancement and muscle building potential. In this scientific review, ZMA® is stripped of its influential advertisements and put under the microscope.

 
Beta-Alanine Supplementation
by Brian Putchio | 05/07/2010

Beta-alanine’s use in sports supplements is at an all-time high. Does it make you faster, stronger, or more muscled? Let’s take a brief look to find out.

 
The Almighty Placebo Effect
by Sean Casey | 04/23/2010

Don't let supplement manufacturers “pull the wool over your eyes." Know if your training gains are do to research backed supplements or simply products that manufacturers WANT YOU TO THINK are legitimate.

 
Proprietary Blends - Deception or Protection?
by Brian Putchio | 01/21/2010

While there’s no easy, quick solution to determine if a company’s proprietary blend is deceptive, there are indicators to watch for. Read more!

 
Evaluating Dietary Supplements
by Sean Casey | 01/17/2010

1000’s of nutritional supplements can be found on the market today. Learn how to figure out which ones are gold vs. fool’s gold!

 

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