EVERY ONCE IN a while, another wild health trend or supplement hits mainstream popularity that makes you wonder, “can this really benefit my health?” Buckle up, folks—we’ve got another for you. Right now, Irish Sea moss is circulating on social media as the next best thing for your health. Advertisements […]

Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) has been used commonly throughout Asia for years as both a food item and a medicinal supplement. The top of the mushroom is big, white, and fluffy and looks similar to a lion’s mane—hence the name. Lion’s mane mushroom offers nutritional benefits when added to […]

Polyphenols: The Colors of Health​ Evidence for the health benefits derived from consuming broad-spectrum polyphenols continues to build. For example, PubMed, the highly respected database for the National Institute of Health (NIH) lists published studies that validate following benefits: Improvement in heart health and antioxidant benefits:​ Experts believe that this […]

CoQ10 may help support the skin, brain, and lungs, as well as protect against chronic diseases like cancer or diabetes. More research is needed to understand its benefits, however. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a compound that helps generate energy in your cells. With age, your body produces less of it, […]

There are certain ingredients in supplements that you’ve probably never heard of before. And then there are ones like creatine that show up again and again. But despite its popularity, most people aren’t as well-versed in creatine benefits as, say, those of vitamin D or calcium. Creatine is largely used […]

As many as 29 percent of the nearly 38,000 adults in one study reported taking biotin from 1999 to 2012. Are you considering a supplement? Here’s how biotin may help you. A Biotin Supplement Can Treat a Biotin Deficiency One of the main reasons you’d reach for a biotin supplement […]