supplements

In this day and age, it’s hard to separate myth from reality, truth from scam. While we strive to provide you with solid information and evidence based on real scientific research, sometimes old myths die hard, or new health claims take hold without the requisite science behind them. Especially when…

This past July, we highlighted the growing evidence that the natural compound creatine, long used by athletes for their workouts, appears to be beneficial for supporting muscle health and even cognitive health, not just for athletes, but for a wider swath of the population. The use of creatine has become…

In this era of scams and anti-aging hype, you’re wise to be skeptical about the claims of many dietary aids and supplements on the market. But as we commented in our previous post on creatine, the data and evidence supporting its use in older adults continues to mount. Creatine is…

There’s a lot of noise out there these days about what constitutes healthy eating, what nutritional guidelines you should follow, and when, if ever, nutritional supplements should be considered to support your healthy aging. While we have regularly addressed the benefits and risks of nutritional supplements, it’s important to review…

So what’s in your pill box? Do you take a host of medications, supplements, and vitamins every day? The data show that 70% of adults aged 65 and older take a multivitamin or other type of supplement regularly, and that more than $12 billion per year is spent on these…

It’s been a while since we considered the health benefits- especially the benefits to your aging skin- of taking collagen supplements. While it’s very clear that the collagen your body produces as a younger person helps maintain your skin structure and elasticity, what’s been less clear is whether collagen supplements…