Rheumatoid Arthritis: Independent Evidence on DMARDs, Omega-3, Curcumin & Supplements
DMARDs are standard of care; omega-3 fish oil is the best-supported supplement adjunct. Independent human-trial evidence, funding traced.
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Sinus Issues (Chronic Rhinosinusitis): Independent Evidence on Saline, Steroids & Supplements
Saline irrigation is the strongest non-drug intervention; most supplements lack CRS evidence. Independent human-trial evidence, funding traced.
Narcolepsy: Independent Evidence on Treatments, Supplements & Safety
Excessive daytime sleepiness & cataplexy — evidence-based treatments are prescription drugs; no supplement has adequate evidence. Independent human-trial evidence, funding traced.
Natural vs Chemicals: Why Natural Doesn’t Always Mean Safe
Natural doesn’t mean safe (botulinum, ricin, aflatoxin, ephedra); chemical doesn’t mean dangerous (creatine, caffeine, sucralose). The dose makes the poison.
Natural vs Organic Certified: Why Organic Reduces Contaminants & Why EU Organic Is Safer
‘Natural’ has no legal definition; organic is certified — but neither is proven healthier. Independent evidence, funding traced, evidence graded.
Zinc-L-Carnosine (Polaprezinc): Independent Evidence on Gastric Ulcer, H. pylori & Mucositis
Gastric ulcer healing and H. pylori adjunct — Japan drug, US supplement. Independent evidence, funding traced, evidence graded.
L-Glutamine: Independent Evidence on Leaky Gut, IBS, IBD & Critical Illness Safety
Leaky gut repair? One strong RCT in a narrow IBS subgroup; critical-illness harm signal. Independent evidence, funding traced, evidence graded.
Shilajit: Independent Evidence on Testosterone, Energy & Heavy Metal Safety
Mountain mineral pitch — weak data, heavy-metal safety caveat. Independent human-trial evidence, funding traced, evidence graded.
Rhodiola Rosea: Independent Evidence on Stress, Fatigue & Burnout
Adaptogen for burnout? Promising but methodologically weak. Independent human-trial evidence, funding traced, evidence graded.
Lion’s Mane: Independent Evidence on Cognition, Memory & Brain Fog
Brain fog cure? Small pilots, thin human data. Independent human-trial evidence, funding traced, evidence graded.