Dr. Brian’s Blog

The Real Benefits of Beetroot

Beetroot is great for improving aerobic exercise like cycling but offers little benefit for anaerobic activities like weightlifting.

Inositol, particularly a 40:1 myo- to D-chiro ratio, supports fertility in PCOS, but myo-inositol alone works well for most other uses.

L-theanine is known for enhancing focus and reducing stress but may not be as effective for anxiety and sleep.

Bioma and other generic probiotics may support general gut health but lack specific, research-backed benefits for weight loss.

Lipozem and similar keto BHB supplements have shown little to no effectiveness in supporting keto, weight loss, or athletic performance.

Bee pollen is rich in nutrients and a good superfood, but research shows it has little benefits on any actual health conditions.

Turmeric may help with blood sugar management and fatty liver disease but likely will not cause actual weight loss.

Youthful Brain is unlikely to improve cognitive performance in healthy individuals, as research shows limited benefits for their ingredients.

Lemme Curb is basically just a high-dose chromium supplement, which hasn’t been proven to help with weight loss or cravings in healthy people.

Nello Supercalm is a drink mix with ingredients that may help manage stress and anxiety, though it might not work for everyone.

Bio Complete 3 is essentially a pricey version of a generic standard probiotic, offering some basic benefits for digestive health.

Lemme GLP-1’s lemon extract, Eriomin, may boost GLP-1 levels slightly, but research shows this won’t cause weight loss or appetite suppression.