Dr. Brian’s Blog

Shilajit Facts vs. Fiction

Shilajit is mostly just fulvic acid with small amounts of other minerals and organic acids. It lacks any researched human benefits.

Nervive works because of alpha-lipoic acid, which is most effective at treating diabetic neuropathy, rather than other types of nerve pain.

Kerassentials is a diluted oil that isn’t effective for treating toenail fungus, a condition that’s tough to treat even with strong drugs.

So-called “male enhancement” supplements like King Maker don’t do anything, and prey on the insecurity of young men.

Beef organ meats may have some small advantages over beef, but consuming them as supplements like in Primal Queen is not very useful.

Liver “detox” supplements like Dose for Your Liver offer vague promises to support liver health, but evidence for their efficacy is lacking.

Hormone Harmony is not much more than a fancy Chasteberry supplement, which is often used to manage mild PMS symptoms.

ProDentim lacks any researched strains for dental health and its generics may not offer any dental benefits.

Onnit’s Alpha Brain lacks effective ingredients and doses for cognitive enhancement, resembling standard L-theanine supplements.

Ozempic and Mounjaro are highly effective at treating obesity, however there are many other approved and off-label options that also work.

Boostaro claims to be a “male intimacy enhancer”, however there is no evidence it works or can help with erectile dysfunction.

Nutrafol is being sued for making false claims about their products being “clinically proven” when their studies are seriously flawed