Male hypogonadism is a medical condition in which the body doesn’t produce enough testosterone, sperm, or both. It is commonly referred to as “Low T” for the obvious reason that the condition involves the critical hormone testosertone. Since...
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a problem. In 2022 they published a Where we stand statement insisting healthy children “do not need Vitamin D supplementation over and above the recommended dietary allowances.” But then in 2023 their own research...
Spirulina is a type of algae that has grown in popularity as a nutritional supplement in recent years. Other types of algae that are popular as supplements include chlorella and kelp. Algae are a large and diverse group of photosynthetic, plant-like organisms that use...
According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia—ashwagandha—has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states that herbal supplements with ashwagandha hit $111 million in sales in the U.S. for 2022,...
The evidence that probiotics affect just about every aspect of health has accumulated significantly in recent years, and this year is no exception. In early 2024 studies from Italy and China showed that probiotic supplements—also known as “beneficial...
When individuals with a mostly sedentary lifestyle get motivated and start an exercise program, they will see additional improvements in muscle strength if they include a protein supplement as part of their program. This was the primary finding of a study on...
