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Evidence first.
Plain-language supplement and performance information grounded in trusted authorities, recognised research organisations and the original research wherever practical.
We do not use marketing copy, influencer posts or search summaries as evidence. We link directly to the responsible authority, published review or original paper and explain what the source can and cannot establish.
Latest Insight
Practical supplement guidance for consumers and professionals.
Collagen vs Whey Protein: They Both Count as Protein, But They Are Not the Same
Both provide protein, but their amino acid profiles and uses differ. Learn how to choose for your goal.
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Protein per scoop is not a fair comparison.
Compare protein density, ingredients and cost per 25 g of actual protein.
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Creatine loading is useful. It is not essential.
Understand what a loading phase changes and how a daily dose compares.
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“Third party tested” is not one test.
Learn what testing claims can establish and which details to check.
Read article →Australian health and supplement authorities
Start here for regulation, food standards and public nutrition guidance.
Therapeutic Goods Administration
How complementary medicines and other therapeutic goods are regulated, including the meaning of AUST L and AUST R entries.
Visit official source ↗AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARDSFood Standards Australia New Zealand
Official information on sports foods, food standards, labelling and when a sports supplement may be regulated as a food or medicine.
Visit official source ↗AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTHNational Health and Medical Research Council
Evidence-based nutrition guidance, including the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values.
Visit official source ↗Sport and anti-doping authorities
For supplement evidence in sport, athlete risk and the rules that apply to prohibited substances.
Australian Institute of Sport
The AIS Sports Supplement Framework classifies ingredients by evidence and explains when sports foods or supplements may have a role.
Visit official source ↗AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTSport Integrity Australia
Practical guidance on supplement risk, anti-doping responsibilities and the Sport Integrity App for Australian athletes.
Visit official source ↗INTERNATIONAL ANTI-DOPINGWorld Anti-Doping Agency
The current Prohibited List and international anti-doping standards. The list is updated at least annually.
Visit official source ↗For athletes: A product being sold legally does not mean every batch is suitable for tested sport. Check current Sport Integrity Australia and WADA guidance, and seek advice from an accredited sports dietitian or doctor when needed.
Research sources
Where we look for independent evidence and the original study record behind a claim.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Evidence-based ingredient fact sheets for health professionals and consumers, with safety, interaction and research information.
Visit official source ↗SYSTEMATIC REVIEWSCochrane Library
Independent systematic reviews that identify, appraise and synthesise research addressing a specific health question.
Visit official source ↗PRIMARY RESEARCHOriginal journal papers
Where an insight discusses a study, we link to the original paper or DOI and state the design, population and material limitations.
Visit official source ↗How an insight earns publication
Each article must make its evidence trail easy to inspect.
Direct sourceLink the original paper, DOI or responsible authority wherever practical.
Evidence typeIdentify whether the source is a systematic review, trial, observational study, guideline or regulatory document.
LimitationsState important limits, uncertainty and whether a finding applies to the product, population or outcome discussed.
Current checkShow the publication or review date and recheck time-sensitive rules before publishing.
SOURCE DIRECTORY REVIEWED 15 SEPTEMBER 2026