Founded in Texas by entrepreneur Nicholas Stella, Ryse began in 2017 just before Black Friday. Their brand increased tremendously when they partnered with Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor, one of the most colorful personalities of a colorful sport. They’ve made a reputation for quality that has taken them all over the world, and now to […]

Shifted is a younger brand on the supplement market, but they’re making their mark. Founded by Tom Moseman and Dr. Adam Gonzalez, Shifted promises no “pseudoscience and fancy gimmicks that overpromise and underdeliver,” but instead “well-formulated, science-backed products designed for those who demand more.”  It’s not just talk – Shifted is backing it up with […]

Wrecked Pre-Workout comes from HugeSupplements, a bodybuilding-centric company founded in 2019. They take pride in their quality and potency, and HugeSupplements products have high doses and large serving sizes to suit their image.  As a young company, HugeSupplements is continually testing and improving their formulas and developing new products. Wrecked Pre-Workout is one of their […]

Kaged is known as an elite supplement company, pitching its products to high-performance athletes and high-level amateurs. They stress their commitment to high-quality, effective ingredients, and Kaged is recognized as a leader in the field. Now, we’re putting Kaged Pre-Kaged Pre-Workout to the test.  Initial Impressions of Kaged Pre-Workout  Kaged has an appealingly simple packaging, […]

Gorilla Mode has made a name for itself on the sports nutrition market, with its bold brand image and aggressive marketing. But does it live up to the hype? Will it turn you into a gym beast with the strength of 20 men? Brainz is going to find out.  Initial Impressions of Gorilla Mode Pre […]

Legion Athletics has been around almost a decade, and grown into one of the top-selling sports supplement companies in the world. They’ve based that success on real stuff, too. Legion uses only ingredients that have peer-reviewed scientific studies, sold at actually effective dosage levels, priced for value.  Legion builds on a team of scientists, educators, […]

Founded by fitness marketer Ryan Hughes, Ghost has been making a name in the supplement business since 2016. Ghost has made sure that their name is synonymous with transparency and honesty. The Ghost tweaked their original Legend Pre-Workout formula in 2021 with a focus on power and mental clarity.  Ghost puts a premium on the […]

Bare Performance Nutrition is one of the older companies in the supplement world, starting back in 2012 in founder Nick Bare’s college apartment. In supplement terms, that’s a lifetime. Bare’s commitment to transparency and service have made BPN one of the leading names in sports nutrition.  Bare Performance’s motto is “ONE MORE GO,” and they […]