Creatine: 6 Benefits, Side Effects & 5 Precautions
Creatine is the most studied sports supplement. Learn about its proven benefits for strength and cognition, side effects, and who should avoid it.
Evidence-based information about dietary supplements, vitamins, and natural remedies for bladder health and overall wellness.
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Creatine is the most studied sports supplement. Learn about its proven benefits for strength and cognition, side effects, and who should avoid it.
American ginseng differs from Asian ginseng in key ways. Here's what the research says about its effects on immunity, blood sugar, and cognition.
What does vitamin B6 actually do? We review the clinical evidence for morning sickness, PMS, carpal tunnel and more, plus safety concerns.
Calcium supplements can strengthen bones and may reduce cancer risk, but they carry side effects. Learn the benefits, risks, and who should avoid them.
What does the evidence actually say about B vitamins? A look at 17 claimed benefits, real side effects, and who should avoid high-dose supplementation.
Lutein protects your eyes from blue light damage and supports macular health. Learn which claims hold up and which don't, plus key safety precautions.
Avocado health benefits backed by research, including effects on skin, gut health, and cholesterol. Plus side effects and who should avoid them.
Dark chocolate offers heart health benefits and may help with weight, brain function, and blood pressure. Learn the evidence behind cocoa's effects.
Cod liver oil provides omega-3s plus vitamins A and D. Learn five research-backed benefits, common side effects, and who should avoid it.
Krill oil is an omega-3 supplement from Antarctic krill. Learn about five researched benefits including joint pain, blood lipids, and PMS relief.
Flaxseed offers omega-3s, fibre and lignans with evidence for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Learn benefits, side effects and contraindications.
What does the research say about riboflavin? Examining the evidence for migraine prevention, cataracts, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Peppermint oil may help IBS symptoms, tension headaches, and athletic performance. Learn the evidence, side effects, and who should avoid it.
Learn about glutathione benefits for immunity, liver health, and exercise recovery, plus key side effects and who should avoid supplementation.
Vitamin A supports vision, immunity, and skin health. Learn 6 evidence-based benefits, potential side effects, and 8 safety contraindications.
What does the research actually say about Korean ginseng? A look at 13 potential benefits, side effects, and who should avoid this popular herbal remedy.
Quercetin is a plant flavonoid with antioxidant properties. Learn about 9 researched benefits, potential side effects, and who should avoid it.
Maca is popular for libido and energy, but does research support the claims? A look at 11 potential benefits, side effects, and who should avoid it.
Alpha lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant with evidence for blood sugar, neuropathy, and inflammation. Here's what the research shows.
Resveratrol from red wine gained fame from the French Paradox. Learn about its real benefits for heart health, diabetes, and ageing with evidence-based info.
Niacin (vitamin B3) can lower cholesterol and may reduce cardiovascular risk, but flushing and side effects limit its use. What the evidence actually shows.
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid your body uses to make serotonin and melatonin. Learn what research shows about sleep, mood and safety.
Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function, energy and blood cell production. Learn who's at risk of deficiency and what the research actually shows.
Ashwagandha benefits stress, sleep and fertility. I review the evidence for 7 uses, side effects, and who should avoid this adaptogen.