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11 pieces on wellness, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and the long story of healthy living.
Sleep
Glycine for Sleep: The Mechanism Behind the Supplement
Glycine is one of the few supplements with a plausible mechanism and reasonable evidence for sleep. Here's why it works — and whether it might help you.
4 min read
Supplements
Omega-3s and Fish Oil: Separating the Signal From the Noise
Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements in the world and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
4 min read
Supplements
Vitamin D: What You Actually Need to Know
Vitamin D deficiency is genuinely common, and supplementation is among the most evidence-supported interventions in nutrition. Here's how to think about it.
3 min read
Nutrition
Dark Chocolate: Antioxidants, Brain Health, and the Evidence
Dark chocolate is healthy—if you understand what you're actually eating and why it matters.
1 min read
Nutrition
Sugar Substitutes Compared: Stevia, Monk Fruit, Aspartame, and Sucralose
Zero-calorie sweeteners aren't all equal. Here's what the evidence says about each one.
2 min read
Nutrition
Creatine 101: Not Just for Lifters—Why You Should Probably Take It
Creatine is the most studied supplement. Here's what it actually does and why it's useful even if you don't lift.
3 min read
Nutrition
Fiber and Your Gut: The Foundation of Digestive Health
Dietary fiber is one of the most consistently beneficial dietary components in nutritional research, yet most people get less than half the recommended amount. Here's what it actually does.
4 min read
Nutrition
Hidden Micronutrient Gaps: B12, Magnesium, Iodine, and K2
Modern diets often miss critical micronutrients. Here's what you're likely low on—and how to tell.
3 min read
Mental Health
Cortisol Is Not the Enemy: Understanding Your Stress Hormone
Cortisol has developed a reputation as a villain in wellness culture. The reality is more complicated — and more interesting.
4 min read
Sleep
Melatonin Micro-Dosing: How Much Actually Works
The standard 5-10mg melatonin tablet may be 5 to 50 times your body's actual need. Here's what the research says about dose.
4 min read
Supplements
Why Magnesium Is the Mineral Most People Are Missing
Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, yet surveys consistently show most adults don't get enough. Here's why that matters and what to do about it.
4 min read