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NEW! Liposomal Glutathione, and how does it compare to GlutathioneMAX? - Strom Sports New Zealand

NEW! Liposomal Glutathione, and how does it compare to GlutathioneMAX?

There’s no comparative literature to date on Liposomal Glutathione in comparison to S-Acetyl-Glutathione, there’s plenty of arguments for both and why one might be more cost effective to achieve than the other.

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A Review of the Human Studies on the SA3X Spilanthes Extract. - Strom Sports New Zealand

A Review of the Human Studies on the SA3X Spilanthes Extract.

While Spilanthes has an extensive history of traditional use, both animal and human investigations for libido functions are currently limited, and formal human studies only beginning after 2020. Of the three human investigations publicly available right now, all investigated the proprietary ingredient “SA3X” Spilanthes acmella standardized to 3.5% Spilanthol, and exclusively at the 500mg dose.

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Understanding the Strom Sports “MSM” Methylsulfonylmethane Supplement - Strom Sports New Zealand

Understanding the Strom Sports “MSM” Methylsulfonylmethane Supplement

The following article is following in the wake of the recent MSM release, with intent to further insight into evidence based MSM applications as well as appropriate dosing and timing usage.

While present in near every sport, our Strom Sports favourites of bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, and Brazilian jujitsu, all feature frequent highly damaging injuries, and with that coming high inflammatory loads.

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UNDERSTAND THE STROM SPORTS “CARBMAX” SUPPLEMENT - Strom Sports New Zealand

UNDERSTAND THE STROM SPORTS “CARBMAX” SUPPLEMENT

CarbMAX is the Strom solution to maintaining glucose and glycogen stores during longer intensive trainings. This is the 4th formula iteration as it has been continuously developed over the years to yield better performance outcomes. #NEVERSETTLE

The feature ingredient of the formula is Palatinose™, which provides a slow breakdown source of both glucose and fructose for your energy replacing needs. CarbMAX also includes Citrulline Malate, Glycerol monostearate, then the electrolytes: sodium, magnesium, and potassium for complimentary intraworkout support.

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Cluster Dextrin™, Palatinose™, Maltodextrin, and other Carbohydrates for Endurance Sports - Strom Sports New Zealand

Cluster Dextrin™, Palatinose™, Maltodextrin, and other Carbohydrates for Endurance Sports

Liam Messam #teamstrom is beginning his training for the 2025 Iron Man. Being an intensive long duration endurance event, carbohydrate intake, will be a high priority. So we looked into it.

This article will look over the most popular carbohydrate sources for endurance sporting performance, and provide some insight into our Carbohydrate philosophy. Including Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Dextrins, Maltodextrin, Cluster Dextrin™ (or HBCD), Palatinose™ (or Isomaltulose).

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The Strom Sports LIPIDMAX formula for cholesterol management - Strom Sports New Zealand

The Strom Sports LIPIDMAX formula for cholesterol management

LipidMAX is the Strom solution to supporting cholesterol, with most benefit in reduction in LDL cholesterol related damage through a Pauling Protocol approach  (High dose Lysine and Vitamin C) but also general total cholesterol and LDL reduction, as well as HDL raising actions from the Citrus Bergamot, Grapeseed Extract, and CoQ10.

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How valid is the 5X bioavailability claim made by the AvailOm® “Lysine Free Fatty Acid Salt” Omega-3 Supplement? - Strom Sports New Zealand

How valid is the 5X bioavailability claim made by the AvailOm® “Lysine Free Fatty Acid Salt” Omega-3 Supplement?

Cited in Evonik's own sales brochure: The bioavailability of AvailOm® has been confirmed to be more than five times higher than traditional liquid omega-3 softgels, even with a low fat diet or on an empty stomach."
Simple enough, lets dive into the research the 5X claim has been built off.

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Understand our Strom Sports LEVAGEN® Palmitoylethanolamide Supplement - Strom Sports New Zealand

Understand our Strom Sports LEVAGEN® Palmitoylethanolamide Supplement

Strom Levagen® is produced using pure Palmitoylethanolamide, at a dose of 300mg per cap, 60 capsules per bottle.
Palmitoylethanolamide has demonstrated functions in supporting pain management, joint and cartilage health, inflammatory response, and immune response. Read on for a full look over Levagen®.

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A Comparison of all our TUDCA Supplements for New Zealand & Australia - Strom Sports New Zealand

A Comparison of all our TUDCA Supplements for New Zealand & Australia

Have you heard about TUDCA and its potential benefits for your health?

This article is the list of all TUDCA supplements we offer at Strom Downunder which is available for all New Zealand and Australian customers, as well as a quick introduction and pros and cons to ensure you're better informed about your supplement choices.

We stock TUDCA from our very own Strom Sports Nutrition range, as well as Leviathan Nutrition, Supplement Needs, and TBJP.

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MARCH 30TH WELLINGTON COMBAT SPORTS SEMINAR - Strom Sports New Zealand

MARCH 30TH WELLINGTON COMBAT SPORTS SEMINAR

Save the date >> 10am Saturday March 30th.
We have a 3 hour seminar lined up at Combat Room in Wellington Central. Nutrition, Training, Supplementation. Zero Cost. Everyone welcome!

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Astragalus vs. Astragaloside IV, which is better for kidney health? - Strom Sports New Zealand

Astragalus vs. Astragaloside IV, which is better for kidney health?

Of recent Astragalus extracts have become particularly popular in the bodybuilding community with the goal to improve kidney health. The efficacy of this notion has long been questioned in our team at Strom due to variable outcomes in blood testing. However I think an evidence based answer can be provided.

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Ep.16 Strom Sports UK & Strom Sports Ireland Supplement Industry Roundup - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep.16 Strom Sports UK & Strom Sports Ireland Supplement Industry Roundup

In this conversation, Thomas, Richard and Colm from Strom discuss

- upcoming releases and product development, emphasizing the importance of not releasing products just for the sake of it.
- use of trademark ingredients and the potential for misleading claims in the industry.
- creating products that meet specific needs and the demand for certain ingredients
- standardization and extracts, variation in herbal products, consistency in botanicals
- and more...

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Ep.15 William Whitlock Owner of Leviathan Nutrition - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep.15 William Whitlock Owner of Leviathan Nutrition

In today's episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan talks with William Whitlock, Owner and Founder of Leviathan Nutrition which is a supplement company based in the USA with a real focus on quality ingredients and effective dosage, as well as being involved with the bodybuilding scene since 2006.

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Leviathan Nutrition Supplements now available for New Zealand & Australia! - Strom Sports New Zealand

Leviathan Nutrition Supplements now available for New Zealand & Australia!

Leviathan Nutrition is a brand we've been planning for over 6 months now. It's now in stock and ready to go!

It's a brand that truly prioritises quality of raws and truly innovative formulation as much as we do and so we're excited for the unique position it will fill in the range.

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Ep.14 Sheena Jayne Martin: 33x Bikini Pro & 2x Olympia Competitor - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep.14 Sheena Jayne Martin: 33x Bikini Pro & 2x Olympia Competitor

In this episode of the Stromcast DOWNNUNDER Logan has a chat with Sheena Jayne Martin who was one of the first Kiwi Bikini Pros, and was on the international stage within 6 months after her novice debut and stepped on stage over 30 times as a Pro, as well as competing twice at the Olympia across 5 years.

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Understanding the Strom Sports VascuMAX Pro Supplement Formula. - Strom Sports New Zealand

Understanding the Strom Sports VascuMAX Pro Supplement Formula.

 "VascuMAX Pro" is our non-stimulant, pump preworkout.​

Designed to improve blood flow by both increasing nitric oxide levels to promote vasodilation, AND slightly thin the blood to again improve blood flow. It is then supported by a number of other ingredients demonstrated to improve strength and endurance outcomes. 

The following article will explain the formulation reasoning behind the ingredients, as well as answer some FAQ and establish a base level of understanding for promoting blood flow and aerobic endurance with supplements.

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What makes each Strom Sports Nutrition STIMUMAX preworkout different? - Strom Sports New Zealand

What makes each Strom Sports Nutrition STIMUMAX preworkout different?

The Stimumax range features FOUR different preworkouts - all designed for specific use and varying levels of stimulant and focus intensity.

StimuMAX "OG" is our entry level Preworkout - proven over the years as an effective safe tool to increase your productivity and performance in the gym.  StimuMAX Pro is our professional grade Preworkout - popular with bodybuilders and athletes training for competitive sporting performance for its enhanced focus effects. StimuMAX Black Edition is our hardcore Preworkout - specifically popular with powerlifters and strongmen who are putting out significant bursts of power for short periods. Stimumax Extreme is the "beyond hardcore" Preworkout - which is frankly for just silly levels of stimulation.

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Ep.13 Liam Messam talking from 7's, to All Blacks, to his Boxing now. - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep.13 Liam Messam talking from 7's, to All Blacks, to his Boxing now.

In today's episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan has a chat with Strom athlete and all round sporting star Liam Messam, discussing his sporting career from playing in the Sevens as a teenager to playing for the All Blacks to his current boxing career and future prospects, as well as talking about how he came to know the team at Strom DOWNUNDER.

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Ep.12 Logan Hopa with "Mr NZ" Dean Lawrence on his approach to Prep and Bodybuilding - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep.12 Logan Hopa with "Mr NZ" Dean Lawrence on his approach to Prep and Bodybuilding

In todays episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan picks Dean's brain on everything bodybuilding, from prep to peak week, how to maintain physique on show day, and they go a little into why Dean likes a longer prep than some, and how Dean's partner Jasmine did with her prep and shows and how she got into bodybuilding.

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Ep11: Competition with Campbell Younger [Unbroken Performance] - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep11: Competition with Campbell Younger [Unbroken Performance]

In todays episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan sits down with Campbell Younger [Unbroken Performance] to discuss their coaching approaches and how to get the most out of every client, the things Logan and Campbell love about bodybuilding and the competition scene in New Zealand, and some behaviours and attitudes they would prefer to see less of.

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Ep10. Darren Dingle on Boybuilding with Type-1 Diabetes [Team Ambition NZ] - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep10. Darren Dingle on Boybuilding with Type-1 Diabetes [Team Ambition NZ]

In this episode of the Stromcast DOWNUNDER Logan sits down with Darren Dingle, head of Team Ambition NZ and an experienced bodybuilding competitor.
They talk about Darren's experiences training and prepping for bodybuilding comps and how suffering from Type 1 diabetes affects his approach, how coaches can help their clients perform the best they can at shows, some peak week strategies and downsides of diuretic use, and finally some background on Team Ambition NZ and how Darren got into coaching and training.

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Ep9. Jiu Jitsu - Community & Training with Pete Hodkinson [Third Monkey Jiu Jitsu] - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep9. Jiu Jitsu - Community & Training with Pete Hodkinson [Third Monkey Jiu Jitsu]

Today Thomas has a very informal chat with Pete Hodkinson about Pete's martial arts/fitness journey, Jiu Jitsu as a sport as well as what is important to consider to stay in the sport for a long time and remain competitive and active, as well as going over some of Pete's inspirations and role models. If you have any questions that you would like Thomas and Pete to cover in a future episode please flick a message or email through to one of them.

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Ep.8 Background of Strom Sports with Richard Foster - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep.8 Background of Strom Sports with Richard Foster

Today Thomas and Logan sit down with Richard Foster (Owner of Strom Sports Nutrition and ex-bodybuilder, strongman, competitive kayaker) to chat about the background of Strom Sports, Richard's approach to formulation and how he develops product, as well as touching on the short term future of Strom as a brand towards the end.

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Ep7. Talking Bodybuilding in New Zealand with Georgia Patching and Logan Hopa - Strom Sports New Zealand

Ep7. Talking Bodybuilding in New Zealand with Georgia Patching and Logan Hopa

Today Thomas sits down with Georgia Patching (2x IFBB Figure Champion, Coach, and Strom Athlete) and Logan Hopa to discuss Bodybuilding and their perspectives as individual athletes, as well as the differences they see between male and female prep, the categories, and the shows themselves. In this episode of The Stromcast DOWNUNDER Thomas discusses bodybuilding with Georgia and Logan and gets into their own approaches to training and prep, why they got into bodybuilding initially and why they keep going with the sport, including their observations and things they've learned through their experiences. Disclaimer: this episode discusses significant trauma, both physical and mental.

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