Nutritional Supplements

Research & info Putting supplements on trial
With such a vast array of nutritional supplements on the market, all with their own 'unique' claims, it's hard to know what's worth taking and, more importantly, what's safe to take.
BlueSkies recognise that the supplement industry can be confusing and our aim is to de-fog it for you! We do not believe that you NEED supplements but we do know that they can benefit you when taken appropriately if required. We want to empower you to make your own decisions about supplements.
Research & Information
The most important factor to consider with supplements is whether you can make an 'informed decision' about whether to take them or not. By this, we mean, do you have enough information to be able to make a decision? Do you know:
- what the ingredients are?
- how the ingredients work?
- if there could be any side-effects?
- whether it actually works?
The aim of BlueSkies Research & Information pages is to provide you with relevant details which will enable you to make an informed decision. We will keep abreast of recent research and will look at whether the claims made on the packets can be justified or achieved in real-life. For access our Nutrition & Diet Research & Information pages, click here.
Putting supplements on trial
Do supplements work outside of the laboratory? The only way to find out is to put them to the test and we will be doing this!
To a lot of people, a 7.2% gain in forearm isometric strength or a 2.9% improvement in your lactate threshold doesn't really mean much. However, being able to press 5kg more or knock 30 seconds off your 10km time does and it's these kind of results that we will report back to you.
We're interested in your findings too - good and bad! You work hard to earn your cash and you don't want to be spending it on products that just are worth their salt but, if unfortunately, you do - let us know! The BlueSkies member's forum is an open discussion area where you can document your findings or thoughts on any supplements you have tried. All we ask is that you are honest and do not bare your frustrations out on our other members!
The 'BlueSkies trials' results will appear on the research and information pages with more detailed reports in the member's area.
Supplement shop
Once you have made the decision about whether supplements are for you - we don't want you to get ripped off! That is why we have teamed up with EAS and Maximuscle to supply you with a range of high-quality, clinically-trialled, certified drug-free supplements at prices which you will find hard to beat.
EAS
To see the range of products we stock, visit our shop by clicking here.
EAS supplements are all based on sound science and they aim to inspire all their consumers to live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle through science-based nutrition combined with exercise and activity. This desire coupled with their innovative products has led to EAS's logo becoming one of the most recognized trademark in performance nutrition supplements. EAS continue to support university research programmes that evaluate the effectiveness and safety of their supplements as they know that this will back up their own research and findings.
All EAS products are doping-free meaning that they are tested by an independent laboratory using state of the art technology and certified ISO standard procedures (ISO17025). Products are tested for the presence of anabolic steroids such as nandrolone and stimulants such as ephedrine. The results of these tests provide reassurance that EAS products are free from contamination and are doping-free.
EAS support many elite level athletes and teams including:
- Bristol Rugby
- Celtic Crusaders Rugby
- Everton FC
- Jason Barnet - Champion Natural Bodybuilder
- Leicester Tigers
- Nicole Cooke - World Champion Cyclist
- Scottish Rugby
- Team MI Racing
- Tim Don - World Champion Triathlete
To see the range of products we stock, visit our shop by clicking here.
Maximuscle
Maximuscle embodies the opinion that through commitment and understanding, your goals can be achieved. Maximuscle are the UK's number one sports nutrition provider and they focus on highly-effective, research-supported formulas that deliver what they promise. In the last decade, Maximuscle has led the campaign to clean-up the supplement industry's image and bring sports nutrition into the mainstream.
Maximuscle products all undergo a Quality Control and Drug Screening process. Quality control ensures that they are tested by an independent laboratory to make sure that the ingredients are identical to those listed on the packaging. Their drug screening process sees Maximuscle's products tested using ISO standard procedures (ISO17025) in a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory. Products are tested for the presence of anabolic steroids such as nandrolone and stimulants such as ephedrine.
Maximuscle support many elite level athletes and teams including:
- British Lions Rugby Team
- Fulham Football Club
- Gavin Henson - Wales & Ospreys Rugby Player
- Josh Lewsey - England & Wasps Rugby Player
- London Irish Rugby Team
- London Wasps Rugby Team
- Nadia Griva - British Kickboxing Champion
- Wakefield Wildcats Rugby Team
Click on the banner below to see the range of products that Maximuscle sell!

