Ginseng is a natural herb root with a huge list of claimed health benefits. Ginseng is a common active ingredient on product labels, found in everything from supplements and energy drinks to teas and even cosmetics. But is Ginseng truly…
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Fast vs. Slow Proteins
Introduction Protein supplements usually consist of one, or a combination of, whey, casein, egg, or soy protein. This review will focus on the two most popular sources of supplemental protein, casein and whey, whose names have become synonymous with “slow”…
Creatine Use
Creatine is a naturally-occurring compound used by the body to help provide energy to muscles and organs. When used as a supplement, the creatine is designed to provide an energy reserve for longer, better workouts. Performance-boosting drugs such as steroids…
St. John’s Wort Drug Interactions and Health Benefits
Summary: St. John’s Wort has a long history of use for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety-related conditions. St. John’s Wort has been proven in clinical trials to be significantly more effective than a placebo in the treatment of mild…
Soy Protein: Good for Men?
Introduction Soy, whey, and casein are the three most popular supplemental protein sources in the United States. Soy protein is cheap, vegan, and claimed to fight heart disease. But many men continue to steer clear of food and supplement products…
What’s in Gummy Vitamins?
LabDoor sent 14 gummy and chewable vitamins and 61 standard multivitamins to the lab, and this is what we found. Check LabDoor’s rankings of 75 best-selling multivitamins here. Co-author: Neil Thanedar Infographic: Demah Alsinan and Rafael Ferreira
Death By Caffeine
How much of your favorite caffeinated drink would make your heart stop? Header Image: Volker Kannacher Infographic: Demah Alsinan
New Year’s Resolution Ideas, Tips, and Tricks
Lose weight. Quit smoking. Learn something new. Eat healthier. Save Money. We enter each New Year filled with promises for bettering ourselves. Yet if everyone actually accomplished these goals, the world would be a much smarter, healthier place than the…
The Science of Weight Loss
What are the benefits of losing 10 pounds? Most Americans have this goal at one or more points in their life. But we rarely follow through. Here are some stats (courtesy Livestrong & the Dr. Oz Show) which could help…