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Magnesium: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
Magnesium: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
Magnesium is one of the most talked-about supplements in health right now — and one of the most misunderstood. It's involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body,... Read more...
Creatine Monohydrate: The Complete Guide
Creatine Monohydrate: The Complete Guide
Creatine monohydrate is, quietly, the most researched and best-evidenced supplement in sports nutrition. Hundreds of human trials over three decades back it up — and recently research has expanded beyond... Read more...
Your Complete Supplement Routine on a GLP-1
A GLP-1 does one job brilliantly: it quietens your appetite so you eat less. But eating a lot less creates a set of predictable gaps — less protein to hold muscle, fewer micronutrients, and knock-on effects on energy, sleep and regularity. A good supplement routine isn't about piling on pills; it's about deliberately filling those specific gaps. Here's the complete picture, and why each piece earns its place. Protein — the non-negotiable The most important one. On a smaller appetite, protein is the first thing to fall short, and it's... Read more...
How to Keep the Weight Off After a GLP-1
Losing the weight is one challenge. Keeping it off is a different one — and it's the phase people talk about least. Whether you're planning to come off a GLP-1 eventually or settle into a long-term maintenance dose, the habits and body composition you build now are what decide how well the results hold. Here's what actually matters. Muscle is your metabolic insurance Here's the part that catches people out: if a lot of muscle was lost during the weight loss, your metabolism ends up lower than before — your... Read more...
Starting a GLP-1: How to Prepare Your Body First
Starting a GLP-1 is one of the bigger changes you can make to how your body works day to day. The people who have the smoothest experience tend to have one thing in common: they set themselves up before the first dose, rather than scrambling to react once side effects and a smaller appetite arrive. Here's how to prepare. Build the protein habit now — while eating is still easy Within days of starting, your appetite can drop sharply. That's the point of the medication, but it also makes it... Read more...
GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect and What Actually Helps
GLP-1 medications work by slowing digestion and reducing appetite — which is exactly why they're effective, and also why they come with side effects. Most are the digestive and energy-related kind, most ease as your body adjusts, and most are far more manageable when you know what to do. Here's an honest guide to what to expect and what genuinely helps. None of the below is medical advice — always raise side effects with the clinician who prescribed your medication, especially if anything is severe or persistent. Nausea and early... Read more...
Losing Muscle on a GLP-1? How to Protect It
If you're losing weight on a GLP-1, there's a question worth asking that the number on the scale can't answer: what are you actually losing? Because not all weight loss is created equal — and on a GLP-1, a meaningful share of what comes off can be muscle rather than fat. The good news is that this is largely preventable, and the two levers that protect your muscle are simple and well-established. Why muscle is at risk on a GLP-1 Whenever the body loses weight in a calorie deficit, some... Read more...
Omega-3 Dosage Guide: EPA, DHA, and What the Research Says
Omega-3 Dosage Guide: EPA, DHA, and What the Research Says
By the Proco Research Team For general health, the consensus across major bodies lands at roughly 250–500 mg of combined EPA + DHA per day.1 That's about what two weekly... Read more...
Vitamin K2 and D3: Why You Might Need Both for Bone and Heart Health
Vitamin K2 and D3: Why You Might Need Both for Bone and Heart Health
By the Proco Research Team Vitamin D doesn't act alone — and ignoring its cofactors is a common mistake. Magnesium is required to activate vitamin D. It acts as a... Read more...
Berberine vs Metformin: What the Clinical Trials Actually Show
Berberine vs Metformin: What the Clinical Trials Actually Show
By the Proco Research Team General information, not medical advice. Never replace a prescribed medication with a supplement. It's one of the internet's stickiest supplement claims: berberine as "nature's metformin."... Read more...
Vitamin D3 Deficiency: How Common Is It and What Dose Do You Need?
Vitamin D3 Deficiency: How Common Is It and What Dose Do You Need?
By the Proco Research Team Vitamin D deficiency is one of the more common nutrient shortfalls, particularly in northern latitudes like Ireland where sunlight is limited for much of the... Read more...
Magnesium Glycinate for Sleep: Does It Work? What the Research Says
Magnesium Glycinate for Sleep: Does It Work? What the Research Says
By the Proco Research Team Magnesium is one of the most popular "natural sleep" supplements — but the evidence is more measured than the marketing. A systematic review and meta-analysis... Read more...
Creatine Monohydrate Dosage Guide: What the Research Actually Says
Creatine Monohydrate Dosage Guide: What the Research Actually Says
By the Proco Research Team Short answer: no, you don't need to load creatine — but you can if you want results faster. The International Society of Sports Nutrition position... Read more...