Expert research on essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Learn about clinical benefits, absorption, and safe daily supplementation.
In Brief Safety: Transdermal patches bypass the digestive system, reducing nausea common with oral vitamins. However, the adhesive can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Always rotate application sites. Effectiveness: Research is mixed. While small molecules like nicotine absorb…
In Brief Safety: High-dose folic acid can mask a Vitamin B12 deficiency, potentially leading to irreversible neurological damage. L-methylfolate does not carry this “masking” risk because it enters the metabolic cycle past the point of B12 interaction. Effectiveness: Metabolic…
In Brief Safety: “Over-methylation” is a real risk. High doses of methyl-donors can trigger severe anxiety, panic attacks, or insomnia in sensitive individuals. If you have Bipolar Disorder, consult a psychiatrist before use, as methylfolate can trigger manic episodes.…
In Brief Safety: Magnesium Citrate acts as an osmotic laxative. High doses (above 400mg) can cause rapid diarrhea and dehydration. Oxide is slower but can still cause loose stools at high doses. Effectiveness: While Citrate is technically more bioavailable…
In Brief Safety: Vitamin C increases oxalate excretion. Adding rose hips (which also contain oxalates) can increase the risk of kidney stones in susceptible individuals. Stick to under 1,000mg daily if you have a history of stones. Effectiveness: Rose…
In Brief Safety: High doses of Zinc (over 50mg) can deplete Copper levels, leading to anemia. Always ensure a proper Zinc-to-Copper ratio if supplementing long-term. Effectiveness: Multivitamins often fail because they use cheap “oxide” forms of minerals. Clinical data…
In Brief Safety: Men should generally avoid multivitamins with Iron. Unlike women, men have no monthly output for iron, and excess levels can damage the heart and liver. Effectiveness: A quality men’s multi must use “methylated” B-vitamins (e.g., Methylfolate)…
In Brief Safety: Focus on physiological doses, not mega-dosing. Effectiveness: Aim to fill dietary gaps rather than treat acute illness. Key Benefit: Sustainable energy, immune resilience, and cognitive clarity. The Confusion in the Supplement Aisle Walking into a pharmacy often…
In Brief Safety: Blood tests are a safe and standard medical procedure performed by healthcare professionals. Effectiveness: This is the only definitive method to identify specific nutrient shortfalls in your body. Key Benefit: Provides a data-driven baseline to create…
In Brief Safety: Yogurt is generally a safe food source but watch out for high sugar content in fortified flavored varieties. Effectiveness: It is only effective as a Vitamin D source if the manufacturer has explicitly added it during…