Latest Balance Articles

Update on Balance Sports Nutrition – WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)

Emily Hope

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

WADA guidelines change regularly. This page details products that no longer comply with guidelines due to recent changes.... read more

Products for weight loss

Tuesday, 9 August 2011

If you are trying to lose weight, it can be confusing as to which supplements will assist you. We try and simplify it for you.... read more

Are Balance supplements Halal certified or suitabl

Monday, 25 July 2011

The manufacturing plant is Halal certified by local Islamic authorities.

In general the Balance range uses Halal suitable ingredients. However the rennet used in the process of coagulation of protein powders is from both microbial and animal orig... read more

Are Balance supplements gluten free?

Monday, 25 July 2011

Balance Sports Nutrition products are not tested for the absence of gluten therefore we do not claim they are gluten free.

However within the range, there are only two products that contain small amounts of gluten by formulation in their ingredie... read more

Are Balance supplements dairy free

Monday, 25 July 2011

All of the Balance protein powders are derived from milk, therefore not suitable for anyone following a dairy, milk or lactose free diet. We do not have a milk-free product, nor do we manufacture a soy-only protein powder. In general the level of lac... read more

Are artificial sweeteners safe

Monday, 25 July 2011

Artificial sweeteners, sucralose (955) and acesulphame K (950) are used in our products where we aim to achieve lower sugar content or when we need to achieve a certain taste characteristic, particularly as protein does not have a very acceptable tas... read more

Which supplements contain sulphites

Monday, 25 July 2011

Sulphites are compounds that contain a sulphite ion. They are present naturally in foods, or can be added as a preservative to food to enhance colour, prolong shelf life and to prevent bacterial growth. Sulphites are safe to eat for the majority of... read more

Are Balance supplements safe & suitable for me?

Kate Morland

Monday, 25 July 2011

Whether you are a teenager, pregnant or breastfeeding, or subject to drug testing in sport, we provide safe recommendations for product use.... read more

Bevan McKinnon - Ironman Korea

Monday, 18 July 2011

"Well my late decision to race Ironman Korea proved to be a good one with my second podium finish this year. It was a very tough day with the temperature and humidity and a run course with as many hills as Ironman St George. I’ve made a mental note t... read more