supplements

  • Your Pet Probably Doesn’t Need Supplements

    Most humans don’t need to take a vitamin supplement, and most pets don’t, either. But Vox reports that the pet supplement industry is roughly as large as the “pumpkin spice industrial complex.” While some pets certainly have a medical need for supplements, many more are getting vitamins just because companies like to sell them. Of…


  • It’s Official: Probiotics Are Not Harmless Cure-Alls

    It’s Official: Probiotics Are Not Harmless Cure-Alls

    Probiotics are beloved by many health-conscious folks. They fit that sweet spot between natural (always good, right?) and medical (must have health benefits). I get legit hate mail if I write anything less-than-glowing about probiotics. One charming gentleman called me “fake news” and suggested I get my head out of my “pharma fog,” as if…


  • Collagen Powder Is Just Expensive Protein Powder

    Collagen Powder Is Just Expensive Protein Powder

    Healthy skin contains plenty of springy, elastic collagen, so it’s tempting to think that any product with “collagen” in the name is going to be good for your skin. But even though you can buy collagen powder to add to drinks, there’s little to no evidence that your skin directly benefits.