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, […]

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 […]

REDCON1 is one of the fastest-growing global supplement companies in the US, offering products ranging from supplements to apparel. REDCON1 calls themselves a “mission-driven” company, with a heart for America’s heroes. In fact, they take pride in nearly 40% of their customers identified as military, veterans, and first responders and their families.  The team at […]

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 […]

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 […]

Caffeine – Central nervous system stimulant that provides many athletic benefits like increased endurance, strength, power and speed as well as lower pain perception. L-Citrulline – A non-essential amino acid that increases blood flow, improves muscle function and lowers muscular fatigue. Creatine Monohydrate – A compound made up of three amino acids which helps with […]