In the vast world of supplements, few are more intriguing than collagen. Whether in liquid, pill, or powder form, collagen supplements are ubiquitous and can have many benefits. But is it legal? Made with hydrolyzed collagen (also known as collagen peptides), which is broken down into smaller amino acids and sometimes mixed with other essential … Read more
Bacon receives a cancer warning. Spinach comes with a nutrition label. Both contain nitrates and nitrites, the same group of compounds that have been linked to stomach cancer risk since the 1990s. This contradiction has puzzled researchers for decades. A Canadian mathematical model traced the chemical reactions leading up to digestion and found that it … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow even tried it. Same goes for Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. And lest you think this product is just for women, know that influencers like Andrew Huberman, Brian Johnson, and Gary Brecka also endorse its use. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) has been one of the hottest anti-aging supplements in recent years. It’s sold … Read more
Every year, millions of people take amino acid supplements in hopes of gaining a mental edge. The pitch is consistent. These compounds supply brain chemicals associated with focus, motivation, and stress resistance. Short-term science works, especially when it comes to one amino acid, tyrosine. One question that has not been previously measured in humans is … Read more
An herbal supplement being sold by President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general contains ingredients banned by the U.S. military and health experts warn can cause liver damage. Dr. Nicole Safier’s record of selling nutritional supplements, which are poorly regulated in the United States, has raised concerns among doctors and consumer advocacy groups, some of … Read more
Researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to test how Nutriose, a soluble dietary fiber supplement from the Rocket Company brand, affected the gut microbiota of 124 healthy adult men, ages 18 to 60, who had a habitual low or high fiber intake. This study found that nutrient is effective in regulating the gut microbiome, … Read more
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian recently revealed that she takes a total of 35 different supplements every day as part of her health routine. “I probably take 35 supplements a day. I spread them out three times a day,” she said during a recent appearance on Amy Poehler’s podcast. Kim also admitted that … Read more
Recommendations for calcium and vitamin D supplementation should be reevaluated, researchers suggest Detailed study finds that supplements with calcium, vitamin D, or their combination offer little or no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures and falls in most older adults. review the latest evidence published by BMJ today. Almost one-third of people over the age … Read more
Supplements with calcium, vitamin D, or their combination offer little or no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures and falls in most older adults, a detailed review of the latest evidence published by the National Academy of Sciences has found. BMJ today. Almost one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, often … Read more
Creatine is one of the most extensively studied supplements on the planet, with new research linking it to healthy aging, especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Creatine has been widely studied as an ergogenic aid to exercise, helping improve lean muscle mass, strength, performance, and recovery, but it also improves cognitive function and may help … Read more