Supplements

If you’ve been drinking Bulletproof Coffee made with MCT oil, you’ve already felt the powerful effects these brain-boosting fats have on your energy and cognitive function. MCT oil, especially C8 MCT oil, in your coffee and on your food can raise fat-burning, brain-fueling molecules in your body called ketones much...

I realized how important collagen was when I was hiking in Tibet, and the long trek plus being overweight destroyed my knees. When we went out to eat that night, I knew I needed collagen or cartilage, so I ordered a big bowl of steamed pig’s ears. It tasted about...

Maybe you already add MCT oil to your coffee for its brain-boosting, satiating benefits. Here’s another reason to have this multitasking fat in heavy rotation — MCT oil can add power to your workout. Just a tablespoon or two can help you exercise harder, and for longer. Not only that,...

If you follow the Bulletproof Diet, you know that sipping bone broth and drinking collagen peptides powder can help you look and feel great. Collagen supports glowing and hydrated skin. It’s no wonder that collagen supplements have become a common addition to many wellness plans. But what does collagen do...

Browse the aisles of any drugstore, and you’ll find dozens of powders and pills that promise to melt fat and take off the weight. While there’s no magic pill for weight loss, weight management supplements can make the job easier. These work by speeding up your metabolism and increasing your fat...

What is choline? Choline is crucial for your body to function because it’s involved in many different processes. It is essential to get enough for your health. Choline contributes to the formation of cell membranes. It also contributes to neurotransmitter synthesis, fat metabolism, liver function and DNA synthesis. Certain populations...

The human body is estimated to contain as many bacteria as cells. Probiotics are the beneficial microorganisms found in your body and especially your gut. They help keep their potentially harmful counterparts in check. Probiotics can also positively impact digestive health, immune function and more. Probiotic supplements support gut health...

If you’re big into working out (or you eavesdrop on conversations in the gym), you may have heard a thing or two about peptides. There are a wide variety of peptides; some, like collagen, are staples of good nutrition, while others fall comfortably on the experimental side of biohacking. Many...

Want to have healthy skin, support joint health and add more protein to your diet? Hydrolyzed collagen is the best way to cover all your bases (and feel great doing it). Also known as collagen peptides or collagen protein powder, hydrolyzed collagen is more than just protein powder: It’s packed...

If you heard of a golden elixir that promised better skin and hair and literally grew on trees, the too-good-to-be-true sirens would probably start going off in your head. However, if the cure-all in question is argan oil, you can quiet your inner alarm bells. Turns out, argan oil packs...

Hyaluronic acid probably isn’t what you think it is. After all, when you hear the word “acid” in the context of skin care, you think of products that chemically slough off skin, leaving you raw and red before you see any sign of their anti-aging benefits. Hyaluronic acid is different....

Our moods are multi-faceted and changes to them can have many causes. Several mineral and vitamin deficiencies are associated with how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. Supporting your brain with mood-boosting supplements may help relieve symptoms of the blues When you out of sorts or stressed,...

Why the MCT Oil Aisle Is So Confusing Walk down the supplement aisle and “MCT oil” can mean almost anything. Some bottles are 100% C8. Some are a 70/30 blend of C8 and C10. Some are sourced from coconut. Others lean on palm oil. A few skip third-party testing entirely....

Claims that a skincare product “erases wrinkles” and “turns back time” are a dime-a-dozen in the beauty world. But there’s really only one ingredient that’s been clinically proven to smooth out skin, and that’s retinol. For all its miraculous effects (and it really is miraculous), retinol can irritate skin, and...

You’ve heard of probiotics — the gut-boosting microorganisms found in yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and other fermented foods. Probiotics are also another name for the beneficial bacteria found in your digestive tract. You may also know about prebiotics, a type of fiber in foods like asparagus and artichokes that feed those...

When you first switch to a keto diet, it takes a few days for your body to get used to burning fat for fuel instead of sugar. You go through a period of feeling anywhere from a little sluggish to full-on keto flu until your body shifts to burning fat...