Should you take fish oil after a brain injury?
I really hit my head hard the other day and it wasn’t fun. I was visiting with a friend over coffee on an outdoor patio with glass paned double doors… Read More
Do collagen supplements work? Is bovine the best?
Whether or not collagen supplements “work” is one of the most contentious issues in medical aesthetics. Can collagen pills and powders really make a difference for skin and gut health,… Read More
BCAA supplements: muscle growth vs. cancer risk
In danger of sounding like an answer to a MENSA logic problem, not all essential amino acids (EAAs) are BCAAs, but all BCAAs are EAAs. What am I talking about?… Read More
Can macular degeneration be prevented with nutrition?
If you’re like me and you’re one of the millions of people who have had their DNA tested to find out more about their risks for certain diseases or where… Read More
Probiotics during pregnancy: Benefits, safety, and best supplements
One of the most trending topics in pregnancy today is probiotics. We’ve all heard of them (and we’ve written about them here at Gene Food quite a bit), but can… Read More
Adderall Can Be Dangerous – Are Natural Alternatives Available?
As a full-time writer juggling multiple projects across international time zones, I’m all too aware of the importance of staying focused and alert while racing toward a deadline. Caffeine just… Read More
How to Handle Vitamin B12 Deficiency on a Vegetarian Diet
Over the last year, I have transitioned to a diet that is primarily, but not exclusively, vegetarian. I even went Vegan for a week as an experiment. I still eat… Read More
Pycnogenol: the ultimate anti-jet lag supplement?
It’s been a full week since I returned from my first trip to Europe, and I am completely refreshed. I’ve had three full nights of sleep in a row, some… Read More
Scientifically proven supplements for runners: the short list
Supplements that improve exercise performance are also known as ergogenic aids. They are meant to “prepare the body for exercise, reduce the chance of injury during training, and enhance recovery from… Read More
B vitamin supplements and cancer risk: how to make smart decisions
You might have come across some articles discussing an association between B vitamins and an increased cancer risk. Given how fundamental B vitamins are to some of our major focus… Read More