Prohormones - A Comprehensive Guide to Prohormones

Prohormones were introduced on to the supplement world in 1996 by reknowned US chemist Patrick Arnold who developed the supplement androstenedione and unleashed it on an unsuspecting public.

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Creatine

M&F's Senior Science Editor Jim Stoppani breaks it down for those who want to stay in the know

Creatine is one of, if not the most popular sports supplements in the world. Surveys performed on creatine use in athletes indicate that creatine is used by over 40% of athletes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and that athletes from about 20 different NCAA sports reportedly use creatine. Creatine use in power-sport athletes may be even more prevalent, with up to about 75% of powerlifters, boxers, weightlifters, and track and field athletes reportedly using the supplement. And a survey of gym/health club members conducted in 2000 reported that about 60% of members are creatine users.

Why is creatine so popular among athletes and gym-goers? Quite simply because it works, and it works well. Literally hundreds of studies have been done on creatine showing its effectiveness for increasing muscle strength, muscle power, muscle size, overall athletic performance and even enhancing certain areas of health.