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Combination Supplements for Weight Loss: Does the New Study Hold Up?
A new study touts positive effects from a combination weight-loss supplement. Here's how to read the evidence critically before spending a dollar on it.
The Parts of Produce You Throw Away Are the Most Nutritious
The peels, stems, seeds, and rinds you discard are often the most nutrient-dense parts of your produce. Here's the science and how to act on it.
Does Coffee Actually Protect Your Heart Rhythm?
A major UK Biobank study links 2-3 cups of coffee daily to an 11% lower atrial fibrillation risk. Here's what the numbers actually mean for you.
Why You Can't Trust Most Supplement Labels in 2026
Most supplement labels tell you far less than you think. Here's how to read them critically using the 2026 research on multivitamin formulation gaps.
Do Multivitamins Actually Improve Your Health?
A 2026 review confirms multivitamins raise B vitamin levels, but real health benefits depend on your diet, health profile, and the formulation you choose.
Multivitamins, Pregnancy, and Brain Health: The Evidence
A major 2026 review found the strongest multivitamin evidence in two groups: pregnant women and adults worried about cognitive decline. Here's what the data says.
B Vitamins: Food First or Supplements? What to Actually Do
The October 2026 multivitamin review confirmed B vitamins work, but mostly for people who actually need them. Here's how to know if that's you.
How the Supplement Industry Spins Science Against You
A new analysis found every supplement industry press release contains spin to distort study results. Here's how to spot it and protect your decisions.
Stabilized Creatine: Is the New Format Worth It?
Stabilized creatine formats like CreaStab promise better absorption, but standard monohydrate still holds the strongest evidence. Here's how to evaluate the claims.
Plant Protein for Athletes: Does It Actually Perform?
Pea and wheat protein blends now rival whey in dose terms. Here's what the evidence says about whether they actually deliver for muscle building.
GLP-1 Users and Supplements: What You Actually Need to Know
GLP-1 users are eating 30–50% fewer calories, creating serious micronutrient gaps. Here's what to supplement and why bloodwork is non-negotiable.
Choline in Pregnancy Improves Kids' Brain and Social Health
A large 2026 RCT found prenatal choline supplementation reduced social withdrawal and boosted cognitive scores in children up to age 4, with no adverse effects.
Stimulant-Free Pre-Workouts: Do Peptides Actually Deliver?
Peptide pre-workouts like VasoDrive-AP are making a serious case for stimulant-free performance. Here's what the science actually supports.
Joint Health Supplements: Which Ingredients Actually Have Evidence?
Joint health supplements are full of weak claims. Here's which ingredients have real clinical evidence and how to choose based on your training timeline.
Creatine Plus HMB or Hydration: Which Stack Actually Works?
MuscleTech's new Creatine+HMB and Creatine+Hydration products signal a shift in the supplement industry. Here's what the evidence actually supports.
Casein Is the Protein You Keep Forgetting About
Casein drives sustained overnight muscle protein synthesis, yet most athletes ignore it. Here's what new research says about doses, timing, and combining it with whey.
How to Eat for Winter Base Training
Winter base training demands a nutrition shift, not a nutrition cut. Here's how to adjust carbs, hold protein high, and address the micronutrients athletes most often miss.
Protein After 50: When to Eat It to Actually Keep Muscle
For adults over 50, when you eat protein may matter more than how much. Here's how to distribute it across meals to actually preserve muscle.
Blueberries, Your Gut, and Your Mood: The Science
A review of 14 blueberry trials confirms real vascular and mood benefits via gut bacteria, but finds no significant memory gain. Here's what the evidence actually says.
Every Protein Source Builds Muscle, Not Just Whey
Whey isn't the only path to muscle. Every protein source works when you hit 1.6–2.2g per kg daily and time intake around training.
NAD+ Supplements: What the Science Actually Says
NAD+ supplements are selling fast, but the human evidence that oral precursors meaningfully raise cellular NAD+ or improve health outcomes remains inconclusive.
Longevity Supplements: The Gap Between Hype and Evidence
NAD+, NMN, and fisetin dominate the longevity supplement market in 2026, but human evidence remains limited. Here's where the science actually stands.
What Alcohol Actually Does to Your Training and Sleep
Moderate alcohol measurably suppresses REM sleep, growth hormone release, and muscle protein synthesis for up to 24 hours. Here's what the science actually says.
How to Know If Your Supplement Is Actually Safe in 2026
The FDA's updated NDI guidance raises the safety bar for new supplements, but existing products aren't automatically reviewed. Here's how to evaluate what's already in your cabinet.