Supplements

Magnesium bisglycinate is the gentlest, best-absorbed magnesium on Canadian shelves. Here is what it actually does, how much to take and what to look for on a Canadian label.

Ashwagandha is the most-searched adaptogen of the decade. Here is what the research says specifically for women — stress, sleep, cycles, perimenopause — and who should skip it.

Whey protein is the fastest-digesting, best-absorbed protein powder. Here is how to pick a Canadian brand that’s actually third-party-tested, and exactly how much to use.

Fish-oil sales quadrupled in Canada over the last decade. The research is more modest than the marketing. Here is when it actually helps.

Whey, casein, pea, soy — the protein-powder aisle is dense and expensive. Here is when it helps, when it doesn’t, and what to buy in Canada.

Collagen is a $1B industry in Canada. Here is what the evidence shows — and what it doesn’t.

Lion’s Mane is being sold as a memory miracle. The real research is interesting but very early.

Creatine is the most-studied, best-evidenced performance supplement in history. Here is why Canadians over 40 should consider it for bone and muscle.

Not all probiotics are equal. Here are the specific strains with real evidence, and the ones you’re paying for a marketing story.