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6 articles matching "supplement myths".
A comprehensive guide to yerba maté — covering its unique stimulant profile (caffeine + theobromine + theophylline), health benefits, comparison with coffee and green tea, preparation methods, safety considerations, and growing European popularity.
A balanced, evidence-based guide to when supplements are appropriate alternatives to medication and when pharmaceuticals are non-negotiable — covering the grey zone conditions, integrative combinations, red flags, and how to talk to your doctor about supplements.
A practical harm reduction framework for supplement users — covering the 8 rules of safe supplementation, upper tolerable limits, cycling protocols, quality sourcing, special population considerations, and when to stop or seek medical help.
An evidence-based guide to immune support supplements — separating science from marketing hype. Covers vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D, elderberry, functional mushrooms, and a practical winter immune protocol for Northern Europe.
A comprehensive, evidence-based guide to supplement-drug interactions covering CYP450 enzymes, blood thinners, antidepressants, blood pressure and diabetes medications, thyroid drugs, and how to check for interactions before combining supplements with prescriptions.
"Supplements are unregulated." "More is better." "Natural always means safe." You've heard these claims a thousand times. Here's what the evidence actually says.