Dr. Brian’s Blog

Best Supplements for Osteoarthritis

Although things like glucosamine and chondroitin can help with osteoarthritis, the specific form and quality impacts their effectiveness.

Natural sweeteners may be better for health than artificial sweeteners, however using sugar substitutes does not support weight loss.

Soy, black cohosh, and vitex are useful for managing hot flashes, but other supplements can be more useful depending on what you experience.

The most common heavy metals that negatively impact human health are lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium.

PhenQ PM is not useful for fat burning at all. Trying to burn more fat at night with supplements is not physiologically possible.

The Alani Nu Fat Burner is ineffective for fat burning and also banned in Canada for containing the unsafe ingredient Rauvolfia vomitoria.

IgG food sensitivity testing lacks good scientific evidence to support its accuracy and clinical utility, often leading to false positives.

Activating TRPV1 receptors or taking capsaicin/cayenne extracts does not burn fat in humans, despite the weak evidence in mice and cells.

Berberine and fenugreek are useful for type 2 diabetes, however many other supplements may be helpful depending on what issues you face.

Soluble fibers like glucomannan, chitosan, psyllium husk, inulin, and flaxseed are amongst the best fibers for appetite and weight loss.

Inositol and berberine are useful for PCOS, however many other supplements may be helpful depending on what issues you face in PCOS.

The Glycemic Index diet focuses on foods that are lower in glycemic index and load, which can help with diabetes and weight loss.