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Supplements and Weight Loss Drugs
Do Protein Supplements Stop or Reverse Muscle Loss on Weight Loss Drugs?
You're losing weight on Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. Great. But you've heard the warnings about muscle loss, too. So here's the real question: do protein supplements stop it, or... Read more...
Creatine for Women Over 50
Creatine for Women Over 50: What the Research Actually Says (And What Real Women Told Us)
If you've found this page, chances are you've already read our other two pieces on creatine for women. Now you're here because you want to go deeper. Good. Once women... Read more...
training in a heatwave
Working Out During a Heatwave: How Sweaty Is Too Sweaty?
We've just had one heatwave; there's another forecast in a few days, and let's be honest, this is shaping up to be a proper scorcher of a summer. So before... Read more...
SCI-MX quality sports supplements - new Northern production site
SCI-MX quality sports supplements - new Northern production site
SCI-MX — New Production Facilities SCI-MX has moved. And this isn't just a shuffle round the corner. The brand has relocated into a world-class production and distribution network in Trafford... Read more...
supplements for gymnasts
A Day in the Life of a GB Gymnast by Jack Stanley
Most people don’t really see what goes into training at this level. They might catch a routine on TV or a clip on Instagram, but the reality is a lot... Read more...
We're gritty Northerners - that's why our prices are the best!
We're gritty Northerners - that's why our prices are the best!
What'Supps Journal Price Transparency Report —May  2026 Independent Price Check — MAY 2026 76% cheaperthan the market.We checked. We put our SCI-MX and Protein Dynamix prices up against the UK's... Read more...
Collagen vs Whey Protein: Is Collagen Really a Sports Supplement?
Collagen vs Whey Protein: Is Collagen Really a Sports Supplement?
Is Collagen Really a Sports Supplement? Collagen protein has well and truly arrived on the sports supplement shelf, sittingalongside whey, creatine, and BCAAs as though it's always belonged there. But... Read more...
REVIEW of SCI-MX Total Mass Gainer
REVIEW of SCI-MX Total Mass Gainer
A recent update to this review still places SCI-MX Total Mass Gainer among the very best weight gain supplements available in the UK, retaining its place in The Daily Telegraph’s... Read more...
SCI-MX - supplements made in manchester & built in the North
SCI-MX - supplements made in manchester & built in the North
Why We Stock SCI-MX at What'Supps We’re proud of our Northern roots, and that pride runs through every decision we make, including the brands we choose to stock. One of... Read more...
BCAA vs Pre-Workout: Which Supplement Is Best Before a Workout?
BCAA vs Pre-Workout: Which Supplement Is Best Before a Workout?
When it comes to getting the most out of your training, we’ve recently had quite a few enquiries asking our advice: should you take BCAAs or a pre-workout before hitting... Read more...
Pros and Cons of Protein Gainers
Protein Gainers: Do They Actually Work? (Honest Review)
All that training, but just not gaining? If you’ve ever stood in the gym thinking, “I’m training hard, eating loads… so why am I not growing?” you’re not alone. For... Read more...
Natural vs Synthetic Caffeine Drinks
Natural vs Synthetic Caffeine: What’s the Difference?
And Which One’s Right for You? Caffeine is one of the most widely used performance enhancers in the world, and for good reason. It boosts energy, sharpens focus, delays fatigue... Read more...