Supplement Reviews - Page 3
Is Niacin heart healthy? Probably, but it depends on who you ask
For a time, Niacin, or Vitamin B3, when used in conjunction with statin therapy, was the only supplement approved by the FDA to prevent heart attacks. This stamp of approval… Read More
The power of adaptogens: 7 great ashwagandha benefits
Ashwagandha root is an important herb in Ayurvedic medicine, where it has been used for around 3,000 years to support the body’s resilience in the face of stress. The botanical… Read More
Not all Vitamin C is created equal
Vitamin C is a “scavenger antioxidant,” meaning its job is to mop up free radicals circulating in the body. This, in turn, helps to protect cells against oxidative damage. We… Read More
Do glucosamine supplements work? My experience after 6 months
Glucosamine supplements have long been the talk of the running community. I’ve gone on and off of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements over the past six years I’ve been a runner… Read More
The Vegan Guide to Dietary Supplements: B12, Iron and More
Attracted to its low environmental impact and potential health benefits, more and more people are beginning to follow a vegan diet and lifestyle. Just a few months ago, John experimented… Read More
My experience with Vitamin B12 shots
I was hesitant for this rite of passage. In what sort of world did a newer team member of a company get a shot of B vitamins injected into their… Read More
Boosting Serotonin with Food and Supplements: What you Need to Know
We’ve all heard of serotonin, the “feel good” neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, mood, and sex drive. And because of its role in an overall sense of wellbeing, serotonin maintains a… Read More
Zinc has many health benefits, but don’t overdo it
We’ve all been there. I first discovered the health benefits of zinc supplements two years during the holidays. A few weeks into the craziness of Christmas parties and year end… Read More
Probiotics Can Reduce Stress and Improve Mood. Here’s Why
Nootropics (supplements that increase cognitive ability) are all the rage these days, especially in Silicon Valley where nootropic supplements (and pharmaceuticals) are often taken as performance enhancers. I’ve already written… Read More
How our gut bacteria can fight tumor growth
The average adult gut extends over 20 feet and is the home of over a thousand different bacteria species, all with specific roles to play in digestion. In fact, science… Read More
My experience with L-Tyrosine: dosage, benefits, and perks
In this post, my first on the Gene Food blog, I get into why I felt so good when I took the amino acid, L-tyrosine. I knew from digging into… Read More
What are the Health Benefits of Magnesium? My Experience After 3 weeks
For this post in our supplement review series, I looked at the health benefits of magnesium supplementation and then reported on my experiences after 3 weeks of use to see… Read More