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Why Your Supplement Stopped Working
Supplements often look like they stop working. Usually they didn't. Here are the five real reasons and what to do about each.
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Vitamin K2 vs K1: Why It Matters If You Take Vitamin D
Vitamin K1 and K2 share a name but do different jobs. K2 is the one that matters if you supplement vitamin D. Here's why, and how to pair them.
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Magnesium Forms: Glycinate, Citrate, Threonate, Malate
Magnesium comes in a dozen forms and most labels don't explain the difference. Here is when to choose glycinate, citrate, threonate, or malate.
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B12 Forms Compared: Cyanocobalamin vs Methylcobalamin, and What the Evidence Says
Methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin: which form of B12 is worth the premium, and who actually needs to care about the difference.
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Vitamin D Dosing: Why Your IU Label Doesn't Match the RDA, and What to Actually Take
The RDA for vitamin D prevents deficiency disease. It doesn't get most people to optimal levels. Here's what the numbers mean and what dose to consider.
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ADHD and Supplements: What the Evidence Actually Says
Reddit stacks 15 things. The evidence backs 5. A dose-by-dose read on what actually works for ADHD supplementation, what to skip, and how to layer alongside stimulant medication safely.
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Supplement Timing and Food: How Long the Window Stays Open
"Take with food" is on every supplement label. The type of food and how long ago you ate both shape how much you absorb. A timing guide.
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Reading Your Own Bloodwork as a Supplement User: Ten Markers Worth Tracking
Standard lab ranges flag disease. As a supplement user, you need different reference points. Here are ten markers, their optimal ranges, and what to do with the numbers.
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How to Tell If a Supplement Is Actually Working
You need a baseline, a clear change event, and a way to attribute the change. Most people have none of those. Here's how to run a fair test.
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Calcium and Iron: How Far Apart Should You Take Them?
The short answer is two hours minimum. But the calcium threshold, the dose-response curve, and how iron form affects this are worth understanding if you supplement both.
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MAOIs on Your Supplement Shelf: What to Know Before a Ceremony or Psychedelic Experience
Some supplements act as MAOIs or raise serotonin. Here's what to pause before a ceremony or psychedelic experience, for how long, and what's safe to keep.
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Supplement Jargon Explained: 30 Terms You'll See Everywhere
Bioavailability, adaptogens, stacking, nootropics, cycling. The supplement world is full of insider language. Here's what it all actually means, in plain English.
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Best Magnesium for Sleep: Which Form Actually Works?
Glycinate, threonate, or citrate before bed? A breakdown of which magnesium forms improve sleep quality based on absorption, mechanisms, and what real users report.
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When to Take Vitamin D: Morning, Noon, or Night?
Timing, dose, and co-factors matter more than most people realise. Here's the evidence on when to take vitamin D for maximum absorption and minimum side effects.
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Supplement Timing: When to Take What (and Why It Matters)
A practical guide to supplement timing: which supplements to take morning vs night, what to take with food, and which ones compete for absorption.
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Can You Take Zinc and Magnesium Together?
Zinc and magnesium are two of the most popular supplements, but do they compete for absorption? Here's what the research says about taking them at the same time.
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Best Supplements for Energy (That Actually Work)
Skip the caffeine pills. These evidence-based supplements support sustained energy by addressing the root causes of fatigue, from mitochondrial function to iron levels.
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Magnesium Forms: A Practical Guide
Glycinate, threonate, citrate, oxide: not all magnesium is the same. Here's which form to choose based on what you're actually trying to achieve.
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