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

SHOULD YOU DRINK PROTEIN SHAKES BEFORE OR AFTER WORKOUTS?

Aug 07, 2024 13 Min Read

If you’re looking to maximize your progress in the gym, you’ve come to the right place! Going to the gym and hitting the weights is only step 1. Anyone who...

PROTEIN POWDER FOR WEIGHT GAIN

Jul 31, 2024 10 Min Read

We’ve all heard about protein powder at one time or another. If you’ve ever been consistent with your workouts, I’d be willing to bet you’ve at least tried a protein...

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FIBER SUPPLEMENTS?

Jul 26, 2024 6 Min Read

Fiber. Your body can’t really digest it. It doesn’t contain any essential vitamins or minerals. It doesn’t give you fuel or energy. You just eat it and wait for it...

THE BEST TIME TO TAKE VITAMINS

Jul 26, 2024 5 Min Read

My mom always made me take my vitamins before school every morning. Sound familiar? If you ask me, that's one of the many reasons she was such a great mom!...

SHOULD YOU DRINK PROTEIN SHAKES ON REST DAYS?

Jul 26, 2024 8 Min Read

If you’re anything like me, you are looking forward to getting your protein shake in after your workout. Heck, sometimes I feel like the only reason that I workout is...

WHAT IS BOVINE COLLAGEN?

Jul 23, 2024 8 Min Read

Every living organism is mostly made up of proteins. For us, this includes a lot more than just muscle too. One crucial protein that’s actually the most prevalent in your...

HOW TO INCREASE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION

Jul 12, 2024 7 Min Read

Collagen is the powerhouse protein that holds our body together ... Quite literally. In fact, we get the word collagen from the Greek word “kolla” which means glue! It's the...

ARE POWDERED VITAMINS BETTER THAN PILLS?

Jul 05, 2024 5 Min Read

Everybody has heard they should take their vitamins, and they are right! But, I know there are so many different types and it can be hard to know which vitamins...

THE IMPORTANCE OF GLYCOGEN REPLENISHMENT

Jun 25, 2024 13 Min Read

Carbohydrates are to be avoided at all costs, right? Wrong! I know that might be a popular thing you hear on social media, but it’s a little ridiculous. Can we...

WHAT IS COLLAGEN GOOD FOR?

Jun 25, 2024 8 Min Read

Have you ever wondered how skin holds its shape? How can it be so malleable, strong, and soft all at the same time? Well, your skin has a secret, and...

PRE-WORKOUT FOR WOMEN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Jun 19, 2024 9 Min Read

Taking care of your health is one of the most important elements of living a good life. When you’re putting in the time, money, and energy to improve your fitness...

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE COLLAGEN?

Jun 12, 2024 5 Min Read

Collagen supplements have become quite popular nowadays. Most people like to use them to maintain youthful skin, strong nails, and healthy joints and hair. Collagen can also benefit the health...

ARE GREENS POWDERS GOOD FOR YOU?

May 28, 2024 8 Min Read

In the past few years, greens powders have been getting more and more popular. There's a good reason for this, too! If you haven't heard, greens powders can help with several...

MULTIVITAMINS FOR MEN: WHAT TO LOOK FOR

May 28, 2024 4 Min Read

If you're anything like me, you've always known that you should be taking a multivitamin. At least, that's what most of us were told when we were growing up. Sure,...

DO VITAMIN C SUPPLEMENTS WORK?

May 21, 2024 4 Min Read

Growing up I was always told to drink my orange juice to keep myself healthy. After learning more about the reason why, it totally makes sense! The reason I, like...

THE 5 MAIN TYPES OF COLLAGEN AND THEIR BENEFITS

May 21, 2024 9 Min Read

Let’s talk about a popular protein we all know and love: Collagen. It’s no secret that your body needs protein for several aspects of your health. I mean, everything...

THE BENEFITS OF FISH OIL

May 17, 2024 8 Min Read

Fish oil: It's a supplement I'm sure you've heard plenty about. If you haven’t heard of fish oil before, I'd be surprised! When it comes to supplements, it's among the...

MULTIVITAMINS FOR WOMEN: WHAT TO LOOK FOR

May 10, 2024 6 Min Read

Multivitamins are one of those things that we all hear we should be taking, but often forget about. Growing up, I did a very poor job of giving my body...

WHICH IS BETTER: WHEY PROTEIN OR CASEIN?

May 04, 2024 8 Min Read

If you go to the gym regularly, you’ve definitely seen protein powder before. Heck, you may even use one right now. After all, protein powders can be great for post-workout...

MASS GAINER PROTEIN: WHAT IS IT, AND IS IT WORTH IT?

May 03, 2024 11 Min Read

If you’re trying to build muscle, you’ve come to the right place! There are a lot of strategies and tools that can help, one of those being mass gainers. But,...

WHEY PROTEIN: SHOULD YOU USE IT?

Apr 26, 2024 7 Min Read

We all hear about 1,000 different things that can help when it comes to our health and fitness goals. For this reason, it can be really hard to know what's...

BEST PROTEIN POWDER FOR RUNNERS

Apr 01, 2024 12 Min Read

There are a lot of runners out there with the drive to be the best. They train hard, they compete, and they take their hydration very seriously. That's why electrolyte...

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANT-BASED PROTEIN POWDER

Mar 30, 2024 9 Min Read

Protein is a hot topic today, and for good reason. As health & fitness become bigger priorities in our lives, protein naturally gets talked about more and more. Protein is important...

BCAAS VS CREATINE: WHICH IS BETTER?

Feb 29, 2024 10 Min Read

When it comes to sports supplements, two that you'll often hear about are BCAAs and creatine. There's plenty of research on them, and they can both help you reach your...

Can You Take Pre-Workout on an Empty Stomach?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRE-WORKOUT?

Feb 15, 2024 11 Min Read

As humans, we're always looking for a new or better way to gain a slight edge and improve. When it comes to making sure you get the best workout, it’s...

CREATINE VS PROTEIN: WHICH IS BEST TO BUILD MUSCLE?

Dec 12, 2023 8 Min Read

Creatine and whey protein have both continued to grow in popularity over the past decade. For the most part, these products are both marketed as great ways to build...

L-CITRULLINE VS. CITRULLINE MALATE: WHICH IS BETTER?

Oct 13, 2023 8 Min Read

When it comes to getting the best pre-workout, you need the best ingredients. If you’re looking to get the best pump, you should definitely look into getting one with citrulline...

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 matter...

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 quite...

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...

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...

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