16/09/2025
Supplements: What’s Worth It & What’s Just Hype 👇
After some recent convos with clients — and seeing a wave of dodgy advice from fitness influencers — we felt it was time to cut through the BS.
💬 The truth is: with so many bold claims and magic powders, it’s easy to get misled.
---
📉 UK brands caught selling underdosed or fake products - James Smith recently called out a UK creatine brand for doing exactly that — and they’re not alone.
🧪 In the UK, supplement companies aren’t required to prove what’s in the tub.
No testing. No regulation. No one checking if your “10,000mg creatine” is even 5g. And the US is even worse.
If a brand doesn’t third-party test, you’re just taking their word for it — and we’ve seen how that ends.
---
🚨 Red Flags to Watch For
No third-party testing (e.g. Informed-Sport, NSF)
“Proprietary blends” that hide real dosages
Influencer codes with zero transparency
“Same as 16 portions of fruit & veg” — without fibre, full nutrients, or food synergy? Not even close.
Studies carried out internally with poor transparency and data
---
✅ Supplements that are ACTUALLY worth considering alongside a balanced diet
Backed by science — not social media hype:
💪 Whey Protein – Helps you hit protein goals to build & repair muscle
⚡ Creatine Monohydrate – Boosts strength, power & supports cognitive health
☀️ Vitamin D – Essential in the UK for immunity, bones & mood
🧠 Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) – Brain, heart & inflammation support
🔥 Caffeine – 3–6 mg/kg pre-workout = focus, energy & endurance
---
❌ Supplements NOT worth your money*
💸 BCAAs – Expensive flavoured water
💸 Pre-Workout – Overpriced caffeine + artificial extras
💸 Collagen – Poor choice for muscle recovery or protein synthesis — it’s low in leucine and lacks the amino acid profile needed for growth. Good for skin health, especially women over 35 - it can help improve hydration, elasticity, and fine lines. Good quality whey protein + omega 3 will be more effective and cost efficient!
*IF you feel it helps you go for it. But do your research,and if you've got the money to spare, spend it on good quality brands!
📩 DM for trusted brand recommendations
