Dr. Brian’s Blog

The Truth About AREDS 2

AREDS 2 is well-supported for eye health, including AMD, but some nutrients, like zinc, may be higher than needed.

Vitamin patches don’t work well since most nutrients can’t pass through the skin. The main exceptions are Vitamin D and caffeine.

CoQ10 supports heart health, some muscle conditions, and PCOS, but doesn’t help with fertility, athletic performance, or weight loss.

Arrae MB-1 is unlikely to cause significant weight loss and can be cheaply replicated with individual ingredients.

WEEM Hair Skin and Nails is just an expensive biotin supplement. There’s no proof that biotin helps with hair growth, skin, or nail health.

URO Vaginal Probiotics is taken by mouth, but it’s far less effective for vaginal health than vaginal suppository probiotics.

Propolis throat sprays can provide some relief for sore throats and irritated mucous membranes, but they don’t work as well as honey.

Like other MCT C8 oils and even coconut oil, MCT Wellness can give you a quick energy boost and may have a small impact on fat metabolism.

Mounja Burn appears to be a repackaged, ineffective tonic for varicose veins, now marketed as a worthless weight loss supplement.

Mitolyn’s claims about mitochondria and weight loss are misleading—there’s no evidence this supplement works at all.

Niacinamide, even at 10%, is safe, effective, and gentle, improving skin health with little risk of irritation.

Lemon balm may help with mental health issues like depression and stress and could also aid in treating cold sores.