Dr. Brian’s Blog

Protein powder: an overview

Protein powder from animal sources are easier to absorb and offer a complete amino acid profile, but plant sources can be just as good.

Magnesium deficiency is more common in obese and diabetic people, so supplements can help. However, excess intake is not beneficial.

Newer GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy may increase thyroid cancer risks significantly more than what the current evidence shows.

Night Time Fat Burners are weak sleep aids that wont burn fat. Supplements cannot help you burn more fat at night. It’s just not possible.

Some popular examples of low carb diets are the keto, Atkins, South Beach, and Paleo diets. Each have their own spin to approaching low carb.

Research shows that keto BHB supplements do not increase ketosis, burn more fat, or improve exercise if you’re already doing the keto diet.

InnoSupps Night Shred is nothing more than a glorified sleep aid, with no ability to actually burn fat at night. Don’t bother with it.

The keto diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb diet. The goal is to help the body burn fat for energy instead of carbs.

Burn XT is a caffeinated exercise aid that was sued for having high levels of lead in their supplements, a problem that still persists today.

Cinnamon needs to be taken at around 2 to 6 grams per day to help with diabetes. However, high doses can cause problems due to the coumarins.

The green Mediterranean diet is a variation of the traditional Mediterranean diet that emphasizes the consumption of plant-based foods.

Women-focused weight loss supplement brands like TrimTone are purely a marketing gimmick. They have nothing unique to offer women.