2025 was not the year protein finally got its due. It was the year protein was oversold, overvalued and overhyped. The science of protein has not changed; we just need to listen to it again.
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Is vitamin B6 safe? How much is too much? And will I still be able to buy my supplement over the counter?
Colostrum protects newborns in their most vulnerable hours. Now it is being sold to adults in supplement form.
Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning amount.
Here’s what the science says.
Here’s what the investigators found and what it means for people who use protein powder.
Supplementing vitamin D in healthy people may boost immune response, but it can cause health problems.
Social media influencers tout creatine supplements for athletic performance and to boost brain health. Here’s what the evidence says.
Chlorophyll can’t ‘oxygenate your blood’ and collagen creams don’t magically erase wrinkles. But there is some science behind the hype.
Creatine’s growth in popularity is largely due to young men’s desire to increase muscle size and muscle strength.
From gummies promising to eradicate cellulite to brain-boosting powders, supplements are big business. But the science is often shaky.
It’s a beneficial nutrient - but taking it in supplement form can come with long-term health risks.
Health influencers – perhaps including Health Secretary RFK Jr. – are promoting the chemical as an elixir that improves memory and focus. But evidence for these claims is thin.
You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?
Recent research suggested cutting back on dairy, gluten, caffeine and alcohol could improve endometriosis pain. But here’s what to consider before making big changes.
Overdosing on vitamins and minerals could cause serious health issues.
Among the big names investing big bucks to prolong their lives are Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google founders Sergei Brin and Larry Page, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison.
It is almost impossible for vitamin B6 toxicity to occur from diet alone.
Why scepticism can be healthier than wellness supplements when it comes to preventing and treating cancer.
A careful look at the scientific literature shows humans can absorb some nutrients from the air. Could we use this to our advantage?
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Associate Professor of Medical Education, University of Nottingham; University of Lincoln
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Professor, Kinesiology, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, McMaster University
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Professor of Nutritional Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Vice Chancellors Senior Research Fellow in Immunology, RMIT University
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Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
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Distinguished Professor, Professor of Immunology, RMIT University
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