Choline in Pregnancy: What the New IQ Trial Found
Skin Cancer Rates Are Rising — Sunscreen Myths That Increase Your Risk
Sunscreen use has climbed steadily across many countries, yet skin cancer diagnoses continue to rise. Skeptics point to this apparent paradox as proof that sunscreen is ineffective — a conclusion t...
Saw Palmetto & Prostate Supplements: Evidence Review of Benefits, Forms, and Dosing
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key safety p...
Protein Intake: How Much Do You Need for Muscle Health and Healthy Aging?
Protein seems to be everywhere these days. Walk into any grocery store, and you'll see shelves lined with protein shakes, powders, and snack bars. Social media is filled with fitness influencers pr...
Probiotics: Evidence-Based Guide to Strains, Dosing and Safety
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Delivery Evidence for Health Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key safety p...
Evidence-Based Supplements: Omega-3, Multivitamin, and Sleep
Not every supplement is worth taking. A family medicine doctor with a research background narrowed the list down to three — and the reasoning is grounded in clinical trial data, not marketing. This...
Longevity Clinics Are Over-Testing You — What the Evidence Shows
There's an engineering concept that applies directly to medicine: "the best part is no part. The best process is no process." In clinical practice, sometimes the best test is no test, and the best ...
Prebiotics: Types, Benefits, Dosing, and Side Effects
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Health Benefits Recommended Dosing Dietary Sources Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions References Key s...
PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone): Science-Based Guide to Benefits, Dosing, and Safety
Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a redox-active, water-soluble quinone compound with the chemical structure 4,5-dihydro-4,5-dioxo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-f]quinoline-2,7,9-tricarboxylic acid [1][2]. It is ...
Resistance Training and Aging: How Exercise Preserves Muscle Function
A world-renowned researcher, Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, recently highlighted a study he described as "the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth" [1]. This article explores that study and Dr. Sc...
Lipoprotein(a): The Genetic Heart Risk Factor 1 in 5 People Have
Most people have never heard of lipoprotein(a) — yet it is a potentially lifesaving cardiovascular marker that current guidelines recommend everyone get tested for at least once. Unlike LDL cholest...
Colchicine and Heart Disease: How Inflammation Drives Cardiovascular Risk
A new study published in the European Heart Journal found that a cheap anti-inflammatory drug cuts heart disease risk by 12%. The finding highlights something many people overlook: inflammation is ...
GLP-1 and SGLT2 Inhibitors: What the Evidence Shows on Dementia Risk
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic were a turning point in the management of type 2 diabetes. Combined with SGLT2 inhibitors—a second class of diabetes medication—these treatments transformed outcomes for...
Potassium: Benefits, Forms, Dosing, and Safety Guide
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Health Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key s...
Taurine Supplements and Aging: What Two New Studies Reveal
Two years ago, a breakthrough study yielded exciting evidence that taurine could help combat aging. But a study published since then casts serious doubt on those earlier results. And this is actual...
Pomegranate Juice and Supplements: Evidence-Based Benefits, Dosing, and Safety
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Health Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key s...
Bone Loss After 40: How to Protect Bone Density with Exercise and Nutrition
One in three people who break their hip will be dead within 1 year. After 10 years, only 8.5% will be alive, compared to 39.8% in the general population [1]. Those numbers reflect a broader pattern...
Magnesium Dose & Forms: Evidence-Based Guide to Absorption, Deficiency, and Supplementation
Table of Contents Magnesium's Role in the Body Mistake #1: Not Getting Enough Magnesium and Health Conditions Mistake #2: How We Assess Magnesium How to Reach Your Recommended Magnesium Intake Cho...
Lowering Blood Pressure: Why the 120 Target Cuts Heart Risk by 21%
Table of Contents The new study The revision At-home BP measurement Reducing high BP Reference list The new study A new study reinforces why the medical approach to lowering heart attack risk i...
Phosphatidylserine: Evidence-Based Guide to Benefits, Forms, and Dosing
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key safety p...
Omega-3 (EPA & DHA): Evidence-Based Guide to Benefits, Forms, and Dosing
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Health Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key s...
Olive Leaf Extract: Evidence-Based Guide to Benefits, Dosing, and Safety
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Health Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key s...
Vitamin D Dosing for Immune Health: What the Research Actually Shows
There's been so much hype around vitamin D—and, unfortunately, most studies have been disappointing when it comes to real-world benefits. But a brand-new study points to a place where vitamin D see...
MyPlate vs the Healthy Eating Plate: What the Evidence Says
The Food Pyramid is probably the most widely recognised guide to healthy nutrition, yet nutrition scientists raised concerns from the start. This article explains why it was eventually abandoned, w...
Collagen Peptides for Skin: What the Evidence Shows
Collagen is simple, safe, and well-studied, and the evidence increasingly supports its ability to improve markers of skin health. A 2025 randomized controlled trial adds to this picture — and also ...
Nitric Oxide Supplements: Evidence Guide to Forms, Benefits, and Dosing
Table of Contents Key safety points Overview Forms and Bioavailability Evidence for Benefits Recommended Dosing Safety and Side Effects Drug Interactions Dietary Sources References Key safety p...