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 […]

Honey Badger is the only sports nutrition brand we know of named for an early viral video, so they’ve got that going for them. Founded by Anthony Bonello in 2013, Honey Badger is inspired by the most fearless animal in the world (and viral YouTube sensation from 2011). With that kind of tenacity and verve, […]

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, […]

Twin brothers Ryan and Jeff Gardner started Bucked Up in 2016, growing from a locally-sold brand to one of the leading supplement companies in the nation. Now sold in over 20,000 stores, Bucked Up made their name on their deer antler velvet extract, especially after the Ray Lewis Super Bowl “deer antler spray” controversy. Bucked […]

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 […]

Jacked Factory has been making and selling supplements for serious gym-goers since 2015. Rather than a media marketing blitz, Jacked Factory built their clientele from the ground up, making their name known in gyms and on the field. Today, Jacked Factory is one of the most trusted names in the supplement business.  Jacked Factory has […]

EVLution Nutrition began in 2013, backed by retired BMX athlete Mike Spinner, with a focus on developing nutrition products for action athletes. While competitors in the “extreme sports” category had conventionally been overlooked by sports nutrition brands, Spinner credited supplements with helping him overcome a knee injury in 2009 to win a championship in 2010 […]