Blogs

Looking for a supplement shop near you? Here is every Supps247 store in Melbourne and beyond, grouped by region, with addresses and nearby suburbs.

A plain-English guide for drug-tested athletes in Australia: strict liability, the AIS Sports Supplement Framework, HASTA and Informed Sport batch testing, and how to check a product before you buy.

How much caffeine is safe, what the AIS says about caffeine for performance, and what the 2026 FSANZ rules mean for pre-workout labels in Australia.

A practical guide to training in hot weather in Melbourne: why heat makes exercise harder, heat illness warning signs, hydration for exercise, and when electrolytes in summer actually help.

A plain-language guide to your first natural bodybuilding competition in Australia, from choosing an ICN division and setting a realistic prep timeline to posing, peak week, recovery and supplement drug-testing risk.

Most Australian adults need 0.75 to 0.84 g of protein per kilo a day, and people who train often need more. Here is how to work out your number, split it across meals and get it from food first.

Supps247 was a major sponsor of ICN Victoria 2026, the natural bodybuilding event held in Victoria this October. Owner Gagandeep Bajwa presented the Overall Champion trophy.

True Protein has arrived at SUPPS247 Chirnside Park! Looking for True Protein in Melbourne's eastern suburbs? Discover where to find the brand locally, understand the differences between WPI and WPC, and visit our Chirnside Park store to explore the available range. In-store purchases only.

Collagen, glucosamine and omega-3 are three popular joint-support supplements, but do they actually work? Discover how each ingredient differs, what the research says about joint comfort and connective tissue, and what really matters for maintaining healthy joints in 2026.