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Guides on supplements, nutrition and the research behind them, written in plain language.

  1. Adrenal Fatigue Supplements: What Actually Works After 14 Years of Practice

    Tired of feeling wired? Here's my clinical protocol for adrenal recovery with specific supplements, doses, and what research actually supports.

    Health & Wellness 8 min read

  2. Protein for Calisthenics: How Bodyweight Athletes Build Muscle Without Weights

    Street workout athletes need different protein strategies than weightlifters. Here's what 9 years of clinical experience shows actually works for pull...

    Protein & Muscle 8 min read

  3. Astaxanthin: Why I Changed My Mind About This Red Antioxidant

    I used to dismiss astaxanthin as just another antioxidant—until I saw the clinical data. Here's what changed my mind about eye protection and skin ben...

    Health & Wellness 8 min read

  4. IV Vitamin Therapy for Athletes: Recovery Breakthrough or Overpriced Placebo?

    IV vitamin clinics promise faster recovery for athletes. But does the science back it up? A CSCS breaks down the evidence and offers better alternativ...

    Sports & Energy 8 min read

  5. GABA for Sleep & Anxiety: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)

    A clinical dietitian explains how GABA supplements can improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety naturally, with specific dosing, brand recommendations...

    Health & Wellness 8 min read

  6. Eczema & Psoriasis Relief: An Evidence-Based Supplement Protocol

    A practitioner's guide to managing skin inflammation through targeted supplements, addressing the gut-skin axis with specific dosing and brand recomme...

    Health & Wellness 9 min read

  7. Herbal Support for Long COVID: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't)

    Dr. Michael Torres, ND reviews the research on herbs for post-COVID fatigue, brain fog, and immune recovery—with specific dosing and brand recommendat...

    Herbs & Botanicals 9 min read

  8. Zinc Carnosine for Leaky Gut: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)

    That supplement claiming to 'heal leaky gut overnight'? It's based on misinterpreted research. Here's what zinc carnosine actually does for intestinal...

    Vitamins & Minerals 8 min read

  9. Protein for Joints: What Actually Works for Heavy Lifters

    Tired of joint pain from lifting? I'm Marcus Chen, CSCS—here's what the research says about protein for connective tissue, plus what I actually recomm...

    Protein & Muscle 8 min read

  10. Chromium for Blood Sugar: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't)

    Dr. Sarah Chen breaks down chromium's real impact on insulin resistance, with specific dosing, brand recommendations, and what TikTok gets wrong about...

    Vitamins & Minerals 8 min read

  11. Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Appetite Control: What Actually Works

    RDN Marissa Thompson explains how vagus nerve stimulation impacts appetite through the gut-brain axis, with specific supplements and techniques backed...

    Weight Management 8 min read

  12. Postbiotics: What They Actually Do for Your Gut (Beyond Probiotics)

    Dr. Michael Torres, ND explains postbiotics—the metabolites from probiotics—with research-backed dosing, brand recommendations, and who should avoid t...

    Health & Wellness 9 min read

  13. Lion's Mane for Brain Health: What the NGF Research Actually Shows

    That viral claim about lion's mane boosting Nerve Growth Factor? It's based on petri dishes, not people. I'll break down what human studies show for m...

    Health & Wellness 9 min read

  14. Zinc Carnosine: The Gut Barrier Repair Nutrient Backed by Science

    Discover how zinc carnosine supports gut barrier function, promotes mucosal healing, and protects digestive lining—with specific dosing and brand reco...

    Health & Wellness 8 min read

  15. Black Pepper Extract: The Bioavailability Booster You're Probably Taking Wrong

    Most people waste money on piperine supplements. Here's how black pepper extract actually works for nutrient absorption and metabolic support—and when...

    Weight Management 8 min read