Magazine
Comparing Ashwagandha Products: Labels, Study Preparations and Training Goals
A plant name and milligram figure are insufficient for comparing ashwagandha. The formulation, reference serving...
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Spermidine and Autophagy: Laboratory Research, Human Trials and Limits
Spermidine is being studied in relation to autophagy and aging. Human trials give differing results...
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Magnesium Malate: Magnesium Content, Evidence and Product Selection
Actual magnesium content and individual requirements matter with magnesium malate. A compound or study name...
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Piperine as a Bioenhancer: Increased Uptake, Limited Evidence and Interactions
Concentrated piperine can alter the availability of other substances. This is not equivalent to ordinary...
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R-Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Evidence, Use and Risks
Alpha-lipoic acid is a natural coenzyme. Meta-analyses suggest possible symptom benefits in diabetic neuropathy, but...
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Spermidine Supplements: Evidence, Dosing and Risks
Spermidine supplements are marketed for anti-ageing and memory. A 12-month randomised trial found no significant...
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Collagen Powder for Skin: Positive Studies, Funding and Unanswered Questions
Collagen powder shows positive skin findings in some studies. More recent analyses highlight the importance...
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Reishi Mushroom: Tradition, Evidence and Interactions
Reishi has a long history of traditional use, but clinical human studies remain limited. Immune,...
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Chaga Mushroom: Tradition, Evidence and Risks
Chaga is traditionally used as tea or extract. Convincing clinical benefit in humans is lacking,...
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Vitamin B6: Daily Needs, Foods and Excessive Doses
Vitamin B6 is important for amino-acid metabolism, the nervous system and blood formation. Long-term high...
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Magnesium, L-Theanine and Sleep: What the Evidence Shows
Magnesium and L-theanine are often marketed for sleep. Evidence differs: magnesium is not a routine...
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Dietary Supplements: Who Actually Needs What?
Healthy adults usually do not need a routine stack of supplements. Targeted use is more...
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