Health & Fitness Blog | 1st Phorm – Tagged "Supplements"

CREATINE HCL VS MONOHYDRATE: THE BEST CHOICE

Oct 13, 2023 10 Min Read

The supplement market has continued to grow over the last several years and for good reason. Health and fitness have become a priority in most people’s lives. I will say,...

SHOULD YOU DRINK A PROTEIN SHAKE BEFORE BED?

Sep 25, 2023 6 Min Read

Have you heard someone say something like this before: “You shouldn’t eat before you sleep, it’s not good for you.” Or maybe you’ve heard, “If you eat after 7 PM,...

WHAT TO MIX WITH 1ST PHORM GREENS: 11 TASTY IDEAS

Aug 18, 2023 9 Min Read

My mom always used to say, “No watching TV until you finish your vegetables!” While I didn’t understand it at the time, she really did have my best interests,...

GREENS FOR BLOATING: DOES IT WORK?

Aug 14, 2023 9 Min Read

Bloating is a pretty uncomfortable feeling, and I don’t know anyone who likes it. If you're unfamiliar, bloating is a feeling of excess fullness or swelling of your belly. When...

WHEN SHOULD I DRINK A PROTEIN SHAKE?

Jul 26, 2023 5 Min Read

The first protein shakes were invented in 1952, by Bob Hoffman. They were called the Hi-Protein Shakes. If you haven’t had protein shakes back in the day, you aren’t missing...

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PROTEIN POWDER FOR YOU

Jul 20, 2023 8 Min Read

Protein is an essential nutrient for supporting muscle recovery and growth. However, getting all the protein your body needs from food alone can be challenging. This is why many people...

THE BENEFITS OF WHEY PROTEIN

Jul 18, 2023 7 Min Read

Growing up, I always thought of whey protein as this huge jug of powder for bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger. I figured it was something they took to get as big...

IS WHEY PROTEIN GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

Jul 18, 2023 12 Min Read

It seems like there are more people trying to lose weight now than ever before. I get it, weight loss may be simple, but it certainly isn’t easy. No...

DOES PROTEIN POWDER MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT?

Jul 14, 2023 8 Min Read

Growing up as an athlete, I always heard that protein powder was the key to getting jacked. Because of that, I was always eager to get my hands on some....

DO GREENS HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS?

Jul 14, 2023 11 Min Read

Losing weight… It’s a major concern for a lot of people. In fact, it’s the number-three most reported New Year’s resolution. The top-two resolutions are to exercise more and...

IS WHEY PROTEIN DAIRY AND LACTOSE-FREE?

Jul 08, 2023 8 Min Read

Whey protein is all the hype these days, and for good reason. There are a lot of benefits to whey protein, and it can be super helpful if you're looking...

GREENS POWDERS VS MULTIVITAMINS: KEY DIFFERENCES & WHAT TO TAKE

Jun 29, 2023 13 Min Read

I think it’s fair to say we all need to be eating more fruits and vegetables. That, or we need to supplement the nutrients we’re missing out on ... which...

WHEY PROTEIN VS. PLANT-BASED PROTEIN: MAKING THE BEST CHOICE

Jun 27, 2023 10 Min Read

Regardless of what your health or fitness goal may be, protein plays a huge role in the results you see. When it comes to building muscle, protein is a must!...

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CREATINE: WHICH IS THE BEST?

May 12, 2023 11 Min Read

So you want to learn more about creatine, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Believe it or not, creatine has quite a history. The first time I had...

WHEN TO USE AMINO ACIDS

Feb 15, 2023 5 Min Read

Amino acids are one of the most talked-about supplements in fitness ... but also one of the most misunderstood. Some people treat them like a must-take around every workout. Others...

WHAT HELPS SORE MUSCLES AFTER A WORKOUT?

Feb 06, 2023 15 Min Read

Experiencing soreness after a workout is most likely familiar to anyone who’s done it before. It’s inevitable that you’ll be sore when you first start working out, but that's not...

WHAT IS B12 GOOD FOR?

Feb 06, 2023 4 Min Read

At a young age, most of us were taught that taking a daily multivitamin can help us stay healthy. You may even remember how some of the individual vitamins can...

EAA VS. BCAA

Jan 18, 2023 4 Min Read

They don’t call protein the building blocks of life for nothing! They are found everywhere within the body. Proteins are made up of amino acids, some of which your body...

THE BEST VITAMINS FOR WORKING OUT

Jan 17, 2023 8 Min Read

We all know that vitamins are good for our overall health and well-being. That’s just something that was constantly preached to all of us growing up. Your body literally needs...

CAN WOMEN TAKE MEN'S VITAMINS?

Dec 31, 2022 6 Min Read

You can never go wrong with taking vitamins … or can you? Vitamins are an important part of living a healthy lifestyle and having a balanced diet. Your body...

CAN YOU MIX CREATINE WITH PROTEIN POWDER?

Dec 30, 2022 9 Min Read

If you're anything like me ... you probably take a range of different supplements. Personally, I take quite a few: protein powders & vitamins, to pre-workouts, and everything in...

WHAT DO ANTIOXIDANTS DO FOR ME?

Dec 16, 2022 4 Min Read

The foods we eat provide our body with the nutrients it needs to function and perform at its best. I think that's a no-brainer for all of us. One of...

WHAT IS BIOTIN GOOD FOR? THE BENEFITS OF VITAMIN B7.

Dec 16, 2022 3 Min Read

We've all heard of vitamin B ... but did you know that there are actually eight different B vitamins? Yup, that's right! B vitamins are essential, meaning your body doesn't produce...

WHAT IS THE BEST ELECTROLYTE POWDER?

Oct 28, 2022 6 Min Read

Want to hear something crazy? 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, according to the lay press (1). Water is the most important nutrient we need! I mean, it literally...

WHAT IS ASHWAGANDHA?

Oct 27, 2022 4 Min Read

We live in what I like to call a "wired and tired" world. Our daily routines can be so demanding and stressful. One way we're able to keep up with...

WHAT IS PRE-WORKOUT AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

Oct 24, 2022 7 Min Read

Choosing the right pre-workout depends on your goals, caffeine tolerance, and training style. Every time you hit the gym, you want to get the most out of your workout....

THE INS AND OUTS OF CASEIN PROTEIN

Oct 22, 2022 7 Min Read

Macronutrients are key nutrients needed by our body in large amounts (macro is a prefix that means ’large’) and include carbohydrate, proteins, and fats. Of these, protein is the only...

OPTI-REDS 50 VS OPTI-GREENS 50

Oct 01, 2022 4 Min Read

One common thing I get asked is “What’s the difference between Opti-Greens 50 and Opti-Reds 50?” It is then followed up almost every time by “Which one should I take...

THE BENEFITS OF BETA-ALANINE

Sep 29, 2022 4 Min Read

Have you ever been in the middle of a workout and felt like your muscles burned so much you wanted to quit? That burning sensation gets hard to push through,...

WHAT IS A THERMOGENIC AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Sep 07, 2022 6 Min Read

Even if you're new to fitness, there's a good chance you're familiar with, or have at least heard the term "thermogenic" before. But if you're reading this, you more than...

WHICH PRE-WORKOUT DRINK IS THE BEST?

Aug 01, 2022 7 Min Read

We've all had those days … you get off work, and it’s time to go to the gym. But you're exhausted, both mentally and physically, from your day. Or maybe...

DO COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS WORK?

Aug 01, 2022 5 Min Read

Collagen is a growing trend in the health and wellness industry, but is it worth it? In this article, we’ll explain what collagen does, whether or not collagen supplements work,...

POST-WORKOUT PROTEIN SHAKES FOR BETTER FAT LOSS

Jun 08, 2022 6 Min Read

Fat loss shouldn’t feel this complicated, but for most people, it does. One day, carbs are “bad.” The next day, carbs are “essential.” Protein shows up in cereal, chips, and...

WHAT IS A MEAL REPLACEMENT PROTEIN POWDER?

Jan 11, 2022 7 Min Read

Getting enough protein and quality nutrition are some of the biggest struggles for people trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or...

WHAT IS PEA PROTEIN? COMPLETE GUIDE TO BENEFITS AND USES

Jan 06, 2022 8 Min Read

Protein is an important nutrient that many people neglect. Plus, when it comes to fitness goals, protein becomes even more important. If you want to lose fat, build muscle,...

HOW CAN VITAMIN D HELP YOU?

Dec 17, 2021 5 Min Read

You may have heard of Vitamin D, but do you really know what it is or why it is so important ... especially this time of year? Something to think about...

WHEN ARE SPORTS DRINKS APPROPRIATE FOR HYDRATION?

Dec 01, 2021 6 Min Read

Sports drinks are all the rage among popular high-level athletes, and we get the appeal. They come in a variety of delicious and colorful flavors … and some even promise...

THE BEST SUPPLEMENTS FOR DIGESTION: SUPPORT GUT HEALTH

Dec 01, 2021 5 Min Read

Digestive discomfort can be a daily struggle for many people. I know I’ve dealt with it from time to time. It can impact your energy, mood, and overall sense of...

4 BEST MUSCLE-BUILDING SUPPLEMENTS THAT ACTUALLY WORK

Nov 24, 2021 9 Min Read

A lot of people want to gain lean muscle a.k.a. "get big and strong" ... but how exactly do you do that? I pride myself on being straight-forward ... and honestly, building muscle takes...

GUIDE TO VEGETABLE SUPPLEMENTS

Nov 22, 2021 8 Min Read

We've all heard it before … "Eat your veggies!" But if you're like most people, eating enough vegetables feels almost impossible. Maybe you're busy. Maybe you've got kids to...

WHEY VS CASEIN PROTEIN: WHICH IS BETTER FOR YOUR GOALS?

Oct 01, 2021 8 Min Read

Popularity of health and fitness has continued to grow over the last few years quite a bit. Along with that, so has the presence of supplements, and none are more...

BEST VITAMINS FOR HAIR HEALTH

Sep 20, 2021 4 Min Read

Did you know that one of the biggest contributors to healthy hair is your diet? Honestly, I was a little surprised the first time I heard that. But if you think...

WHAT ARE GREEN SUPERFOODS: THE BENEFITS

Aug 13, 2021 14 Min Read

Over the last few years, we have heard more and more about greens and green superfoods. We hear of all kinds of amazing benefits to drinking these powders. But see,...

IS VEGAN PROTEIN POWDER RIGHT FOR YOU?

Aug 03, 2021 5 Min Read

At 1st Phorm, living a healthy lifestyle is something that we strive to help as many people with as we can. We also understand that a “healthy lifestyle” can look...

WHEY ISOLATE PROTEIN VS. WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE

Mar 26, 2021 7 Min Read

One of the most popular supplement categories on the market today is protein powders. No matter who you are and what your goals are ... There's a good chance...

WHAT IS A NATURAL DIURETIC AND SHOULD I USE ONE?

Feb 18, 2021 5 Min Read

When it comes to the fitness and the supplement world, there are many supplements that are great for almost anyone. On the other side of the coin, there are supplements...

WHAT IS LIPOSOMAL VITAMIN C? BENEFITS, ABSORPTION & HOW IT WORKS

Feb 17, 2021 6 Min Read

Most people think they understand vitamin C. We’ve all heard about how important it is since we were kids. We all need it for immunity, antioxidant support, and overall health....

Post Workout Nutrition: Real Results, Real Fast!

POST WORKOUT NUTRITION: YOUR GUIDE TO RECOVERY & RESULTS

Feb 08, 2021 8 Min Read

You just finished a beast of a workout. Your muscles are taxed. Your energy stores are low. What comes next is more than just resting. It's how you fuel your...

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SUPPLEMENT SPONSORSHIP?

Feb 05, 2021 4 Min Read

Once you start training hard in the gym, you will find yourself looking for supplements to increase your progress. It is every athlete’s fantasy to receive a supplement sponsorship, but...

ARE PROTEIN SHAKES GOOD FOR YOU?

Jan 14, 2021 6 Min Read

Protein shakes have made their way into gyms, offices, backpacks, and kitchens everywhere. But popularity alone doesn’t make something useful. Are protein shakes good for you? Yes, they can be...

ARE GREEN POWDERS GOOD FOR YOU?

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