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What are mitochondria, and why do they receive so much attention lately?

What are mitochondria, and why do they receive so much attention lately?

Have you noticed in recent years that every nutritionist, longevity podcaster, and health influencer gives a lot of attention to something called "mitochondria"? You...

What are mitochondria, and why do they receive so much attention lately?

Have you noticed in recent years that every nutritionist, longevity podcaster, and health influencer gives a lot of attention to something called "mitochondria"? You...

Want to build testosterone? Start with the "basic and boring" nutrients first

Want to build testosterone? Start with the "basic and boring" nutrients first

When men notice a dip in testosterone, the modern trend is to jump directly to drastic measures. In fact, testosterone prescriptions have exploded by...

Want to build testosterone? Start with the "basic and boring" nutrients first

When men notice a dip in testosterone, the modern trend is to jump directly to drastic measures. In fact, testosterone prescriptions have exploded by...

Studies show why plant-based Alpha-Linolenic Acid is best for testosterone and muscle growth

Studies show why plant-based Alpha-Linolenic Acid is best for testosterone and muscle growth

When gym bros pull out their mix of supplements prior to working out, it's unlikely an Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) product is part of...

Studies show why plant-based Alpha-Linolenic Acid is best for testosterone and muscle growth

When gym bros pull out their mix of supplements prior to working out, it's unlikely an Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) product is part of...

How important is magnesium? Study links magnesium deficiency to DNA damage and chronic disease

How important is magnesium? Study links magnesium deficiency to DNA damage and chronic disease

Over 60% of the U.S. population is magnesium deficient, but if this large majority of the population recognized the implications of magnesium deficiency they'd...

How important is magnesium? Study links magnesium deficiency to DNA damage and chronic disease

Over 60% of the U.S. population is magnesium deficient, but if this large majority of the population recognized the implications of magnesium deficiency they'd...

Joint benefits of ginger extract highlighted in two-part study

Joint benefits of ginger extract highlighted in two-part study

A new study on ginger supplementing has been especially helpful in highlighting joint pain benefits due to the "two part" aspect of the study....

Joint benefits of ginger extract highlighted in two-part study

A new study on ginger supplementing has been especially helpful in highlighting joint pain benefits due to the "two part" aspect of the study....

New studies in 2025-26 highlight the endless benefits of multivitamin-mineral supplementation

New studies in 2025-26 highlight the endless benefits of multivitamin-mineral supplementation

In a recent article we summarized the 100+ year history of multivitamins, and the foundational research that established multivitamin benefits. But when it comes...

New studies in 2025-26 highlight the endless benefits of multivitamin-mineral supplementation

In a recent article we summarized the 100+ year history of multivitamins, and the foundational research that established multivitamin benefits. But when it comes...

Tried and true: Research proves benefits of a basic multivitamin supplement

Tried and true: Research proves benefits of a basic multivitamin supplement

While supplement programs tailored to the individual are well proven for providing the most critical nutrients, they are not for everyone. For many people,...

Tried and true: Research proves benefits of a basic multivitamin supplement

While supplement programs tailored to the individual are well proven for providing the most critical nutrients, they are not for everyone. For many people,...

Ubiquinol is so critical it should be considered a "conditionally essential" nutrient, researchers say

Ubiquinol is so critical it should be considered a "conditionally essential" nutrient, researchers say

A new review, published in the journal Nutrients in January 2026, presents new data on Ubiquinol, and asserts the nutrient is so critical it...

Ubiquinol is so critical it should be considered a "conditionally essential" nutrient, researchers say

A new review, published in the journal Nutrients in January 2026, presents new data on Ubiquinol, and asserts the nutrient is so critical it...

The best "nutrient" for exercise and strength training is adequate sleep, according to new study

The best "nutrient" for exercise and strength training is adequate sleep, according to new study

Exercise is critical for maintaining optimal health; however, vigorous exercise also comes with some important caveats. For example, it is important to ensure critical...

The best "nutrient" for exercise and strength training is adequate sleep, according to new study

Exercise is critical for maintaining optimal health; however, vigorous exercise also comes with some important caveats. For example, it is important to ensure critical...

Sleep quality may be more important for longevity than diet and exercise, study finds

Sleep quality may be more important for longevity than diet and exercise, study finds

In the world of nutritional supplements, a product that helps maintain healthy sleep patterns isn't typically at the top of the list for most...

Sleep quality may be more important for longevity than diet and exercise, study finds

In the world of nutritional supplements, a product that helps maintain healthy sleep patterns isn't typically at the top of the list for most...

Beyond muscle: Recent studies highlight creatine health benefits for women

Beyond muscle: Recent studies highlight creatine health benefits for women

Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in the sports genre today. It has been proven to help build muscle, improve strength, and...

Beyond muscle: Recent studies highlight creatine health benefits for women

Creatine is one of the most popular supplements in the sports genre today. It has been proven to help build muscle, improve strength, and...

Diversity squared: Scope of creatine health benefits shown in two new studies

Diversity squared: Scope of creatine health benefits shown in two new studies

The first research paper on creatine was published in 1926, but follow-up research was sporadic for decades. Then, in the early 1990s, research exploded....

Diversity squared: Scope of creatine health benefits shown in two new studies

The first research paper on creatine was published in 1926, but follow-up research was sporadic for decades. Then, in the early 1990s, research exploded....