Introduction Soy, whey, and casein are the three most popular supplemental protein sources in the United States. Soy protein is cheap, vegan, and claimed to fight heart disease. But many men continue to steer clear of food and supplement products…
Men: How Much Healthier Would You Be Sober?
We have all heard of the famous, and dreaded, “beer belly.” The added caloric intake from the alcohol plays a large role, along with the poor eating habits that are often correlated with inebriation. But how much of this weight…
Death By Caffeine
How much of your favorite caffeinated drink would make your heart stop? Header Image: Volker Kannacher Infographic: Demah Alsinan
Fish Oil Freezer Test
The Myths and The Facts The DIY freezer test, claimed to accurately determine fish oil quality, has become a longstanding consumer belief. Simply put, the claim states: if, upon freezing, your fish oil becomes cloudy or opaque (a color similar…
Do Juice Cleanses Work?
Most people think that juice cleanses are a new fad. While it certainly has become more popular in the last few years, this concept has existed for more than a century. Juice cleanses were once promoted as ‘miracle cures’ for…
What if: Quarterbacks Could be Rated like Protein Powders?
What if quarterbacks could be rated like protein powders? We tried. And it worked!
Protein Supplements: Quality vs. Price
Retail outlets currently rank supplements using 5-star user review systems. LabDoor analyzes top supplements in the lab and collects real product data. Products are then ranked by factors like quality (an aggregate score based on metrics such as safety and…
The Best Protein Supplements of 2013 – LabDoor
San Francisco, CA – November 7, 2013 – Today, LabDoor released its data and ratings on 50 best-selling protein supplements. LabDoor reverse-engineers products to find out what’s really inside, exposing inaccurate labels, contaminated products, and false claims. The FDA performs…
LabDoor: Over 90% of Protein Supplements Contain Excess Sodium
San Francisco, CA – November 7, 2013 – Consumers will spend over $8 billion this year on protein supplements promising to help them add muscle, lose weight, and feel healthier. But many of them are unwittingly adding something else to…
Two Steroids Found in a B-Complex Product
The FDA has stepped in to issue a major health warning against ‘Healthy Life Chemistry By Purity First B-50’ after receiving 29 adverse events reports ranging from fatigue and cramping to masculization in females and impotence in males: “The U.S.…