The NZ Supps Journal

Straight Answers, No Bro-Science

Plain-English guides on what actually works, what does not, and why.

XTEND Original BCAA Blue Raspberry Ice 30-serve tub product photoBCAA

XTEND 30 vs 90 serves: which tub should you buy?

A format guide for the same core XTEND flavour family, separate from flavour rankings and EAA/BCAA science.

Sep 23, 2026
Swoleys Electrolyte Gummies and Swoleys Sour Creatine Gummy Bears product photosElectrolytes

Swoleys electrolyte gummies: what are they for?

A clear guide to the Swoleys electrolyte gummy product and the limits of a gummy as a hydration...

Sep 23, 2026
OMN Tonik High Protein RTD product photoBuying Guide

OMN Tonik Chocolate RTD: single or six-pack?

A compact buying guide to OMN Tonik Chocolate, sold as a single bottle or a six-pack.

Sep 23, 2026
Swoleys Sour Creatine Gummy Bears and Swoleys Sour Creatine Gummy Bullets product photosBuying Guide

Swoleys creatine gummies NZ: dose, flavour and routine

A brand-specific, label-led guide to Swoleys creatine gummies that links the generic evidence discussion rather than repeating it.

Sep 23, 2026
ProSupps Creatine and ProSupps Hyde Nightmare product photosBuying Guide

ProSupps NZ: HYDE, creatine and Hydro BCAA explained

A category-first guide to the ProSupps products carried by NZ Supps.

Sep 23, 2026
FUELR Isotonic Gel and FUELR Caffeinated Gel product photosBuying Guide

FUELR Isotonic vs Caffeinated gel: what changes?

A label-first comparison that prevents a caffeinated performance gel from being counted as a carbohydrate serving.

Sep 23, 2026
FUELR Isotonic Gel and FUELR Caffeinated Gel product photosBuying Guide

FUELR energy gels NZ: choose the right pouch

A practical guide to the six FUELR pouches carried at NZ Supps, with carbohydrate and caffeine formulas clearly...

Sep 23, 2026
SmartShake Original2Go One and SmartShake Ultimate Jug product photosBuying Guide

Which SmartShake should you buy? A model guide

A capacity-first guide to the SmartShake models NZ Supps actually lists, separate from a cross-brand shaker comparison.

Sep 23, 2026
Smart Protein Bar Smart Bar and Smart Protein Bar 12-Pack Smart Bar product photosBuying Guide

Smart Protein Bar single vs box: when to buy 12

A format guide that helps first-time buyers test a single and repeat buyers compare twelve-pack value using live...

Sep 23, 2026
Ronnie Coleman Creatine Adventure product photoCreatine

Ronnie Coleman Creatine Adventure NZ: flavour guide

A focused guide to the three flavoured Creatine Adventure tubs listed at NZ Supps, separate from Yeah Buddy...

Sep 23, 2026
Pharmafreak Ripped Freak (60 Serves) and Pharmafreak Test Freak Testosterone Booster (30 Serves) product photosBuying Guide

Ripped Freak vs Test Freak: how to choose

A careful comparison of Pharmafreak's two capsule lines without promising fat loss or hormone changes.

Sep 23, 2026
Quest Bar and Quest Tortilla Protein Chips product photosBuying Guide

Quest protein snacks NZ: bars, cups or savoury chips?

Choose a Quest snack by sweet or savoury format and the exact nutrition label, with dated stock clearly...

Sep 23, 2026
Quest Bar and Quest 12-Box Overload Bar product photosBuying Guide

Quest Bar vs Overload Bar: what changes in the box?

A format and purchase comparison of Quest's classic single bars and its Overload twelve-box products.

Sep 23, 2026
Vitawerx protein chocolate bars, coated almonds and protein nut spread lined up on a benchBuying Guide

Vitawerx in NZ: chocolate, coated nuts, spread, muesli and porridge

The NZ range spans treats, portable snacks, spreads and breakfasts. Pick a format by how you will use...

Sep 09, 2026
Electrolytes

Electrolyte sachets NZ: sodium, sugar and what a good sachet costs per serve

How to compare electrolyte sachets in NZ on sodium, sugar and the real price per serve, with the...

Sep 07, 2026
Amino Acids

Amino acid supplements NZ: BCAA, EAA or glutamine, which one you actually need

Amino acid supplements NZ compared: BCAA, EAA, glutamine and intra workout tubs, what each one does and who...

Sep 07, 2026
The Pre-Workout Cheat SheetPre-Workout

The Pre-Workout Cheat Sheet

Bookmark this one. Every common pre-workout ingredient, what it does, the dose that actually works, how to spot...

Aug 13, 2026
Pre-Workouts Ranked by Intensity: Find Your Stim TierPre-Workout

Pre-Workouts Ranked by Intensity: Find Your Stim Tier

Pre-workouts sorted into four intensity tiers — mild, moderate, strong and extreme — so you can pick your...

Aug 13, 2026
The Best Pre-Workout for Beginners: 3 Forgiving PicksPre-Workout

The Best Pre-Workout for Beginners: 3 Forgiving Picks

New to pre-workout? These are the three forgiving tubs we'd actually hand a first-timer: sane caffeine, a clean...

Aug 13, 2026
The 3 Customer-Favourite Pre-Workouts Kiwis Keep ReorderingPre-Workout

The 3 Customer-Favourite Pre-Workouts Kiwis Keep Reordering

There's no voting booth here — just real sales. These are the three pre-workouts NZ lifters keep reordering,...

Aug 13, 2026