supplements
Health
This Vitamin Could Play a Major Role in How Well You Poop
A new study found a link between vitamin B1 and good gut motility.
Entertainment
Celebs Are Cashing In on Protein
Makeup and skin care are out; bars, shakes, and powders are in.
Health
3 Ways to Boost Your Vitamin D Levels This Winter
This time of year, temps aren’t the only thing in free fall.
Herd mentality
Colostrum Supplements Are Everywhere—but Are the Health Claims Legit?
Lemme’s new colostrum gummies had us wondering about the science behind this wellness fad.
Sleep
Melatonin Has Been Linked to Heart Failure. Here’s What Sleep Experts Say to Do Now
Don’t panic. But do rethink your relationship with the supplement.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Do Vaginal Probiotics Do…Anything?
They promise a healthier, more “balanced” vagina, but the science hasn’t quite caught up to the hype.
Nutrition
Creatine Is Everywhere. What Do These Supplements Really Do for Your Workouts—and Your Health?
This popular powder may have some legit benefits, but it’s not the miracle some influencers claim.
Nutrition
7 Gut Health Myths GI Docs and Dietitians Really Wish You’d Stop Believing
From elimination diets to detoxes, these nuggets of misinformation can actually leave you feeling worse off.
Nutrition
Does a Fiber Supplement Work as Well as the Real Deal?
It can have some digestive upsides—but it’s not a one-for-one proxy.
Health
‘Cortisol-Reducing’ Supplements Won’t Cure Your Stress—or Anything Really
The idea of taking a literal chill pill to transform your health is everywhere right now. Experts aren’t convinced.
Sleep
Can a Magnesium Supplement Really Help You Sleep? Here’s What the Science Says
The mineral can benefit your body in all sorts of ways—but its snooze-inducing effects are up in the air.
Sleep
If Melatonin Isn’t Addictive, Why Can’t I Stop Taking It?
Experts say the supplement can be tough to quit once you’ve made it a part of your nightly routine.
Health
Probiotic Supplements Claim to ‘Heal’ Your Gut. Are They Anything More Than Hype?
Researchers are excited about these beneficial bugs—but there are a ton of unknowns once you stuff them into a pill.
Beauty
Hair Loss Products Are the Next Frontier in Wellness. Do They Live Up to Their Promises?
Supplements, shampoos, and serums that offer impressive results are everywhere right now. Experts have thoughts.
Health
Supplements That Promise to Make You Prettier, Healthier, Better Are Everywhere. Here’s What the Science Says
Before you add that “miracle” pill or powder to your cart, read this.
Crapshoot
4 Remedies for Constipation That Won’t Accidentally Give You Diarrhea
Not being able to poop sucks, but you also don’t want to go too hard in the other direction.
Food
Some Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder Has Been Recalled—Here’s What to Know
More than 50,000 canisters sold at Costco could contain broken pieces of packaging.
Digestive Health
Do I Actually Need a Probiotic? And What the Hell Are Prebiotics?
Here’s what you need to know before you pop a supplement.
Fitness
Are Electrolyte Packets Really Worth the Hype?
They promise workout benefits. But do they deliver?