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All Supplements

Every supplement below has been rated using pooled data from randomized controlled trials. You’ll see what works, what doesn’t, and exactly how strong the evidence is.

Each page breaks down specific health claims with effect sizes, study counts, and a plain-English verdict. No hype. Just data.

Ashwagandha

✓ Works

Strong evidence for anxiety and cortisol reduction. Moderate for strength. Weak for testosterone despite marketing …

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Collagen

? Maybe

Joint pain evidence is solid. Skin benefits look good until you remove industry-funded studies. Gut health claims have …

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Collagen

? Maybe

Joint pain evidence is solid. Skin benefits look good until you remove industry-funded studies. Gut health claims have …

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Creatine

✓ Works

Strong evidence for strength and muscle mass from massive meta-analyses. Emerging evidence for cognition, especially in …

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Curcumin

✓ Works

Strong evidence for lowering inflammation markers and relieving joint pain. Comparable to NSAIDs for osteoarthritis with …

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Magnesium

? Maybe

Strong evidence for small blood pressure reductions. Modest evidence for sleep. Suggestive for anxiety. Doesn't prevent …

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Melatonin

✓ Works

Strong evidence for faster sleep onset and jet lag prevention. Modest evidence for sleep quality. Low doses (0.5-3mg) …

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Omega-3 / Fish Oil

✓ Works

Strong evidence for reducing heart disease risk, triglycerides, and inflammation. Moderate evidence for depression, but …

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Probiotics

✓ Works

Strong evidence for IBS symptoms across 72+ RCTs. Cochrane-backed data for fewer respiratory infections. Promising mood …

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Vitamin D

? Maybe

Good evidence for immune function. Mixed results for bones, depression, and muscle. Benefits mostly show up in people …

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Zinc

✓ Works

Strong evidence for immune function and shortening colds. Moderate evidence for acne, especially topical. No real …

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