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One of the most common questions we get is some variation of “What should an otherwise healthy person use, supplement-wise, to be healthier?” Our advice always starts with a brief word of caution: people take too many of the wrong types of supplements. Our goal should be to only take a few, high-quality supplements that …
The Vital Five: The Answer to “What Supplement Should I Buy? Read More »
Whoa, that’s a little direct and presumptive of a title, Neal!” Yep. I did it for the clicks. I try to dig at consumers of supplements very little. The truth is, the natural product industry propaganda is VERY strong and manipulative. It’s technically not your fault if you end up making “bad” supplement decisions. Despite …
It’s nearly impossible for a consumer to know what quality of supplement they are getting. Just taking a peek behind this curtain (as we’ve tried to help people do) creates a bit of nervous tension. “Oh, great! More work for me to do before I buy something!” or “Everything is ruined, I just don’t care …
Supplement Quality Is An Onion: Labels and Supplement Fact Panels Read More »
I believe a well-made probiotic is a crucial part of a lifelong wellness strategy. So much so, I’ve named it one of my “Vital Five” nutrients–nutrients that almost all of us will benefit from, but are often lacking from even those with the best diets. Some people see a clear need for probiotics: their guts are a hot …
This article is part of a series that discuss, in depth, quality-related issues around a specific ingredient. Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a berry grown predominantly in the southeastern United States, mostly in Florida. No, saw palmetto isn’t what makes a Florida man meme-worthy – that’s usually bath salts. The extracts of saw palmetto have solid …
I’m an analogy guy, and I’ve got a bunch! The campfire or jenga analogy for nutrition are two of the more popular ones around here. My favorite is the steak analogy in our 3 Types of Dietary Supplements article, where I teach people our supplements aren’t what they seem and I relate them to steaks, fast-food cheeseburgers, and moldy-disease ridden cheeseburgers. …
At Woodstock Vitamins we often talk of the Vital 5, those 5 nutrients I believe almost everyone could benefit from. This is part of a more strategic approach to using supplements; they shouldn’t be added to our regimen without a darn good reason. Supplements should fit into an established health or wellness plan, be backed by science, and be …
In This Episode In this episode, Neal is joined by Skye Chilton, founder of Real Mushrooms, a supplement company that specializes in medicinal mushroom extracts. Skye tells us all about the anatomy of a mushroom, and which compounds in the mushrooms are medicinal. He and Neal explore the challenges of ensuring high-quality compounds in the …
A new mini-industry has made its… whey …to shelves and cupboards nationwide and that deserves a discussion. Dairy alternatives are getting glugged down happily by millions, guilt-free. A recent report pegs the sector’s worth at $32 billion over the next 5 years. All those happy people, and I’m about to ruin it for everyone.I say that, but …
To say it’s a daunting task for a guy like me to challenge each discipline within the supplement industry is the understatement of the decade. The only way we’ll be able to do so is by surrounding ourselves with experts within each category of supplements. Someone who knows the manufacturing and quality assurance processes intimately. …
Most Mushroom Supplements Are Not Actual Mushrooms Read More »
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