Tag: Supplement research

Did you know that glucaric acid, a compound found in many common fruits and vegetables, is the foundation for the supplement calcium D-glucarate? Calcium D-glucarate is gaining attention for its potential role in detoxification.

Over half of all American adults regularly take a multivitamin or mineral supplement, driven by the desire for better health and disease prevention. However, despite this widespread use, the scientific evidence supporting multivitamins, particularly for the general healthy population, has long been a subject of debate. The question is whether these billions spent annually lead to any tangible health outcomes.

According to one manufacturer, as many as one in three people may have a C15:0 deficiency, a newly recognized essential fatty acid. The long-term effects of supplementing with fatty15, a pure C15:0 product, center on supporting cellular health and slowing age-related decline.

According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2017–March 2020, approximately 31.5% of adults in the United States reported taking a multivitamin/mineral (MVM) in the past 30 days. This article delves into the latest statistics and trends to answer the question: what percentage of people take a multivitamin?

According to research, the body's natural NAD+ levels can decline by as much as 10-80% in different tissues as we age. This steep age-related drop has fueled widespread interest in supplements, leading many to ask: do NAD+ supplements actually work to counteract the effects of aging and improve health?.

Despite echinacea's reputation as a popular immune-boosting supplement, most human studies have found no significant effect on red blood cell production. This article examines the science behind this claim and what the research really says.

While preliminary laboratory and animal studies have suggested that grape seed extract may inhibit aromatase, the enzyme that produces estrogen, human clinical trials have largely failed to produce significant results. This has led to widespread confusion and often conflicting advice regarding its true impact on hormone levels.

According to the National Institutes of Health, over half of all American adults use dietary supplements regularly, spending billions of dollars annually. This widespread consumption, however, prompts a critical question: is there any evidence for supplements to support these purchasing habits, or are the health claims largely unfounded?

Over 70% of adults aged 60 and older take some form of dietary supplement, yet conflicting research often leaves consumers confused about their true effectiveness. The truth is not a simple 'yes' or 'no' but depends on numerous factors, from your individual needs to the specific supplement in question.

According to the National Institutes of Health, while multivitamins can fill nutritional gaps, they cannot replace the complex array of nutrients and fiber found in whole foods. The question, 'Is there a complete multivitamin?', is a common one, but the answer is more nuanced than most people think, as no single supplement can truly be 'complete'.