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Shiitake Mushroom Research Brief: What the Evidence Actually Shows
A great soup mushroom. A much less certain supplement.
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid Research Brief: What the Evidence Supports and What It Doesn't
A genuinely interesting molecule with a habit of outperforming in the IV line and underperforming in the capsule.
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Is Your Fish Oil Rancid? What the Research Says About Oxidized Omega-3s
The bottle that's been in a warm kitchen since spring has a story to tell.
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DHEA Research Brief: The 'Youth Hormone' Under the Microscope
Your levels drop with age. Topping them up isn't the fix it sounds like.
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Diosmin and Hesperidin Research Brief: Citrus Flavonoids for Leg Veins
A citrus-derived flavonoid with real trial data, and real limits.
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Kava for Anxiety: What the Research Shows and Why Safety Comes First
One of the better-studied calming herbs, with a safety caveat you can't skip.
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Reishi Mushroom: What the Research Actually Shows
Two thousand years of tradition, about a dozen decent human trials.
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Benfotiamine Research Brief: What the Fat-Soluble B1 Can and Can't Do
Better-absorbed B1 with interesting but unfinished science.
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Citrus Bergamot and Cholesterol: What the Research Actually Shows
A promising Calabrian citrus with a research base that has not yet grown up.
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Saw Palmetto and Prostate Health: What the Research Actually Shows
A bestseller with a placebo-sized problem.