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77 claims about supplements and wellness practices, each in plain English with the Sources shown. Grouped by subject, A to Z.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar helps with blood sugar12 Sources

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha improves sleep quality14 Sources
Ashwagandha lowers cortisol13 Sources

Berberine

Berberine works like Ozempic15 Sources

Bergamot

Bergamot lowers cholesterol7 Sources

Black Seed Oil

Black seed oil lowers blood pressure8 Sources

Breathwork

Breathwork boosts your immune system12 Sources Research Frontier
Breathwork improves your sleep13 Sources Research Frontier
Breathwork reduces stress10 Sources Research Frontier

Calcium

Calcium strengthens your bones10 Sources

Cold Plunge

Cold plunge after lifting blunts muscle gains8 Sources
Cold plunges aid workout recovery12 Sources

Collagen

Collagen helps your joints10 Sources
Collagen improves your skin10 Sources

Contrast Therapy

Contrast therapy boosts your energy and mood12 Sources Research Frontier
Contrast therapy improves circulation18 Sources Research Frontier
Contrast therapy speeds muscle recovery15 Sources

CoQ10

CoQ10 helps if you take a statin12 Sources

Creatine

Creatine causes hair loss5 Sources Research Frontier
Creatine improves cognitive performance9 Sources Research Frontier
Creatine requires a loading phase12 Sources

Electrolytes

You need electrolytes, not just water12 Sources

Fiber / Psyllium

Fiber fixes constipation and bloating12 Sources
Fiber lowers cholesterol10 Sources

Fish Oil / Omega-3

Fish oil helps your joints9 Sources
Fish oil protects your heart13 Sources

Glycine

Glycine improves sleep quality9 Sources

Grounding / Earthing

Grounding improves your sleep7 Sources Research Frontier
Grounding reduces inflammation6 Sources Research Frontier
Grounding reduces pain8 Sources Research Frontier

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is better for fat loss13 Sources
Intermittent fasting triggers autophagy12 Sources Research Frontier

Iron

Iron fixes tiredness11 Sources

Keto Diet

Keto diet helps you lose more weight than other diets11 Sources
Keto diet improves mental clarity14 Sources
Keto diet lowers blood sugar13 Sources

L-Theanine

L-theanine promotes calm and relaxation7 Sources
L-theanine with caffeine improves focus12 Sources

Magnesium

Magnesium reduces anxiety8 Sources
Magnesium supplementation improves sleep quality10 Sources
The form of magnesium matters12 Sources

Meditation

Meditation improves focus15 Sources
Meditation lowers blood pressure11 Sources
Meditation reduces stress15 Sources

Melatonin

Melatonin improves sleep13 Sources
Melatonin is safe to take every night12 Sources Research Frontier

Methylfolate (5-MTHF)

Methylfolate helps with depression11 Sources

Multivitamin

A multivitamin covers your nutritional gaps11 Sources
Multivitamins prevent disease8 Sources

Probiotics

Probiotics help bloating and IBS10 Sources
Probiotics restore gut bacteria after antibiotics11 Sources

Protein Powder

You need far more protein than the RDA12 Sources
You need protein within 30 minutes of training11 Sources

Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy improves your skin11 Sources Research Frontier
Red light therapy regrows hair10 Sources
Red light therapy relieves joint pain12 Sources
Red light therapy speeds muscle recovery11 Sources

Sauna

Regular sauna use supports heart health and longevity8 Sources

Selenium

Selenium lowers your cancer risk13 Sources
Selenium supports your thyroid13 Sources

Turmeric / Curcumin

Turmeric needs black pepper to be absorbed13 Sources
Turmeric reduces inflammation11 Sources

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 gives you energy15 Sources

Vitamin B6

Too much vitamin B6 can damage your nerves12 Sources
Vitamin B6 reduces anxiety11 Sources Research Frontier

Vitamin C

Vitamin C prevents colds9 Sources

Vitamin D

Most people are vitamin D deficient8 Sources
Vitamin D boosts your immune system9 Sources
Vitamin D improves mood13 Sources
Vitamin D is essential for bone health9 Sources
Vitamin D needs K2 to work safely18 Sources Research Frontier

Vitamin K2

Vitamin K2 keeps calcium out of your arteries12 Sources Research Frontier

Zinc

Zinc raises testosterone12 Sources
Zinc shortens a cold8 Sources

Zone 2 Cardio

Zone 2 cardio builds your mitochondria8 Sources
Zone 2 cardio burns more fat than harder cardio11 Sources
Zone 2 cardio helps you live longer13 Sources

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