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FEATURED · GUIDES

Magnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate: Which Is Right For You?

Both are common forms of magnesium, but they work very differently. Here's how to pick the right one for sleep, stress, or digestion.

suppdoc Editorial · 5 min read
SLEEP

The 5 Best Supplements for Better Sleep (Backed by Science)

Forget melatonin. These five evidence-led supplements address the actual root causes of poor sleep, stress, low magnesium, and circadian disruption.

6 min · Apr 18, 2026
ENERGY

Vitamin D Deficiency: 7 Hidden Signs You Might Have It

Vitamin D deficiency affects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide. The symptoms are subtle, until they're not.

5 min · Apr 12, 2026
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NUTRITION

Omega-3 Fish Oil vs. Algae: A Complete Comparison

Algae omega-3 isn't just for vegans anymore. Here's how plant-based omega-3 compares to fish oil on absorption, sustainability, and cost.

5 min · Apr 5, 2026
STRESS

Ashwagandha: How This Adaptogen Lowers Cortisol

Ashwagandha is one of the most-studied herbal supplements on earth. Here's the science of how it calms cortisol, and when not to take it.

6 min · Mar 28, 2026
RECOVERY

Creatine for Women: Why It's the Most Underrated Supplement

Creatine isn't just for bodybuilders. For women, it supports strength, cognition, recovery, and even bone density, at less than $0.50 per day.

5 min · Mar 20, 2026
STRESS

Adaptogens: What They Are, How They Work, Which to Pick

Ashwagandha, rhodiola, reishi, eleuthero, the adaptogen category is exploding. Here's how to make sense of it and pick what actually works for you.

7 min · Mar 14, 2026
NUTRITION

The Complete Guide to Vegan Supplementation

A plant-based diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat, but it leaves a few specific nutrient gaps. Here's exactly what to supplement.

7 min · Mar 8, 2026
NUTRITION

Probiotics 101: How to Pick One That Actually Works

The probiotic aisle is chaos. Strain numbers, CFU counts, prebiotics, postbiotics… here's a no-nonsense guide to picking the right one.

6 min · Feb 28, 2026
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WOMEN'S HEALTH

Iron for Women: When You Need It (And When You Don't)

Roughly 1 in 5 women of menstruating age has low iron, yet most don't know. Here's how to know, how to test, and how to fix it safely.

5 min · Feb 20, 2026
STRESS

Best Supplements for Anxiety: 7 Evidence-Backed Options

From magnesium glycinate to ashwagandha and L-theanine, here are the supplements with the strongest clinical evidence for daily anxiety relief.

8 min · May 15, 2026
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STRESS

How Long Does Ashwagandha Take to Work? Honest Timeline

Some users feel calmer in days, others take weeks. Here's what to realistically expect, and how to know if it's working for you.

6 min · May 10, 2026
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NUTRITION

NAC Benefits: Liver, Lungs, and the Glutathione Pathway

N-Acetyl Cysteine is the most-studied glutathione precursor. Here's why doctors use it in ERs, and why daily supplementation matters.

7 min · May 12, 2026
GUIDES

Berberine vs. Metformin: How They Compare in 2026

Berberine has been called 'nature's metformin.' Here's what the head-to-head studies actually show, and when each is appropriate.

9 min · May 14, 2026
GUIDES

Vitamin D Dosage Guide: How Much Should You Actually Take?

1,000 IU? 5,000 IU? 10,000 IU? The right vitamin D dose depends on three factors. Here's how to figure out yours without guessing.

7 min · May 8, 2026
STRESS

Best Supplements for Anxiety (Without Sedation)

Five evidence-led supplements that take the edge off without making you foggy or dependent.

6 min · May 26, 2026
ENERGY

Best Supplements for Brain Fog and Mental Clarity

Brain fog has root causes, sleep, inflammation, nutrient gaps. These six supplements address them.

7 min · May 26, 2026
RECOVERY

Best Supplements for Joint Pain (What Actually Works)

Glucosamine? Collagen? Curcumin? Here's what the evidence says about each, and which to actually take.

7 min · May 26, 2026
WOMEN'S HEALTH

Best Supplements for Hair Growth and Thickness

Biotin alone won't grow hair. Here's the evidence-based stack that actually addresses thinning and shedding.

6 min · May 26, 2026
NUTRITION

Best Supplements for Gut Health and Better Digestion

Probiotic + fibre is just the start. Here's the modern gut stack including butyrate, zinc-carnosine, and S. boulardii.

8 min · May 26, 2026
NUTRITION

The Best Supplements for Heart Health and Cholesterol

Beyond fish oil, bergamot, CoQ10, and red yeast rice can move cholesterol and blood pressure meaningfully.

7 min · May 26, 2026
NUTRITION

Best Supplements for a Stronger Immune System

Cold-season basics vs. all-year immune support, what actually works, and what to take only when sick.

6 min · May 26, 2026
WOMEN'S HEALTH

Best Supplements for Hormone Balance (For Women)

PMS, cycle irregularity, PCOS, perimenopause, the supplements with the strongest evidence by life stage.

8 min · May 26, 2026
ENERGY

Best Supplements for Testosterone (For Men)

Most 'test boosters' are nonsense. These five actually have human trial data, and none of them are flashy.

6 min · May 26, 2026
GUIDES

NMN vs. NR: Which NAD+ Booster Should You Take?

The two most popular NAD+ precursors, what's the actual difference, and which is better?

7 min · May 26, 2026
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RECOVERY

Creatine: Not Just for Bodybuilders Anymore

The most-studied supplement in the world helps cognition, depression, aging, way beyond muscle.

6 min · May 26, 2026
STRESS

Ashwagandha vs. Rhodiola: Choosing the Right Adaptogen

Both lower stress. They work differently. Here's how to pick (or stack) them.

5 min · May 26, 2026
ENERGY

L-Theanine + Caffeine: The Ultimate Focus Stack

The best-evidenced cognitive enhancement combo, clear focus without jitters.

5 min · May 26, 2026
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NUTRITION

Vitamin K2 MK-4 vs. MK-7: What's the Difference?

Both are K2, but they behave very differently in the body. Here's how to pick the right one.

5 min · May 26, 2026
NUTRITION

Fish Oil vs. Algae Oil: Which Omega-3 Is Better?

Algae is the original source of omega-3s. Here's how the supplement forms compare on potency, purity, and sustainability.

5 min · May 26, 2026
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ENERGY

Magnesium L-Threonate: Is It Actually Worth the Premium?

Magtein is marketed as the only magnesium that crosses into the brain. The truth is more nuanced.

5 min · May 26, 2026
NUTRITION

Probiotic Strains: Which Ones Actually Matter for You?

Probiotics aren't generic, different strains do different things. Here's a strain-by-strain cheat sheet.

7 min · May 26, 2026
GUIDES

The 7 Longevity Supplements With the Strongest Evidence

Longevity is the loudest, hypiest supplement category. Here's what actually has robust human data.

8 min · May 26, 2026
GUIDES

When You Don't Need Supplements (An Honest Take)

Our job is to give you a useful stack, including telling you when the answer is 'no supplement, just fix your lifestyle.'

5 min · May 26, 2026
STRESS

Ashwagandha Side Effects: Who Should Avoid It

Ashwagandha is widely tolerated, but there are real situations where you should not take it. Here's the honest list.

5 min · May 26, 2026
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RECOVERY

Is Creatine Safe Long-Term? Decades of Data, Honest Answer

The kidney myth, the bloating myth, and what the 30+ years of safety data actually say.

6 min · May 26, 2026
NUTRITION

How to Choose a Fish Oil Supplement (Without Getting Ripped Off)

Most fish oils are rancid by the time they reach you. Here's the buyer's guide for actually getting EPA and DHA into your blood.

5 min · May 26, 2026
GUIDES

Morning Stack vs. Evening Stack: When to Take What

Timing matters more than people realise. Some supplements need food, sunlight, or distance from caffeine to actually work.

6 min · May 26, 2026
NUTRITION

Vitamin D: The Complete Supplementation Guide

Latitude, skin tone, lifestyle, season, your D needs change. Here's how to actually get it right.

7 min · May 26, 2026