Supplements

Unlock the potential of nature’s remedies as we provide insights, recommendations, and guidance about supplements and natural health products.

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.

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

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.

Gummy supplements are more candy than supplement. This is because limitations during manufacturing significantly reduce its usefulness.

Berberine may be an effective alternative to metformin for diabetes. However, standardization issues prevent it from being used mainstream.

Lactobacillus gasseri is one of the most researched probiotics for weight loss, although several other strains have shown promise.

ACV may help with blood sugar, but its uses in weight loss are greatly exaggerated. There’s no practical differences to white vinegar.

Research suggests that L-Carnitine appears to be most helpful as an exercise aid, helping to improve the intensity and duration of exercise.

If you have insulin resistance problems, chromium may be helpful for your condition. However, it won’t really help you lose much weight.

Standardized white kidney bean extracts like Phase 2 can act as a weak carb blocker, helping to reduce the absorption of carbs you eat.

Capsaicin supplements only have very weak evidence for weight loss, and you might get a better effect just by eating more spicy food.