All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and working brain function. Some even claim to stop or slow the development…
FDA and Kratom | FDA
FDA recognizes that there is much that is not known scientifically about kratom. Although there are published animal studies with kratom extracts containing mitragynine or 7-OH-mitragynine, there are few published…
Types of magnesium supplements: Best use and benefits for your health
Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s involved in hundreds of bodily functions as diverse as muscle activity, energy production, blood sugar regulation, nerve transmission and bone health. But despite how…
Can Supplements Damage Your Liver?
A hepatologist discusses whether supplements can harm liver function, plus symptoms of liver damage, and how to safely monitor liver health with your doctor. Written by Camille Bautista-Fryer Supplement use…
Service Members and Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Studies show that nearly three in four service members report using dietary supplements, more than the average population. Service members often turn to these products to improve performance, build muscle,…
What does pre workout do? Fitness experts weigh in.
America’s 2025 fittest cities ranked The American College of Sports Medicine’s American Fitness Index ranked America’s fittest cities. Whether you’re rolling out of bed at dawn, sacrificing your lunch break…