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Layne Norton examines the most overhyped supplements in fitness and bodybuilding, providing evidence-based insights on their effectiveness.

It’s here—the last episode of Dr. Layne Norton’s no-nonsense supplement series! In this finale, Layne takes a hard, evidence-based look at some of the most overhyped supplements in fitness and bodybuilding. He cuts through the marketing claims, examines the actual research, and tells you exactly what works, what doesn’t, and who (if anyone) should actually be spending money on these products. In this episode, Layne covers: BCAAs – Do they build muscle, boost strength, or speed recovery more than just eating enough total protein? HMB – Why the “like deca” claims from the ’90s never panned out, and what it actually does (and doesn’t) do Glutamine & Arginine – Poor bioavailability, gut-first metabolism, and why they rarely deliver the muscle-building or performance benefits promised Ecdysterone & Turkesterone – The “natural steroid” hype meets high-quality human RCTs Electrolytes – When they actually matter (and when plain water is sufficient) “Better” Creatine forms (CEE, buffered creatine, HCl, etc.) vs. good old Creatine Monohydrate – spoiler: you’re usually just paying 2–4× more for the same (or worse) results Layne breaks down the bold claims vs. reality for each…

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