Evidence-based supplement reviews and nutrition science. Clinical trial data on nootropics, adaptogens, vitamins, and minerals — what works, what does not, and what is just marketing.
ADHD supplements are a billion-dollar market built mostly on hype. But a handful of compounds have legitimate clinical evidence for improving focus, working memory, and executive function. What the research actually supports — ranked by evidence quality.
Brain fog supplements are everywhere. Most are garbage. We reviewed the clinical trial data on every major nootropic marketed for brain fog — from lion’s mane to omega-3s to creatine — and ranked them by what the evidence actually supports.
Ashwagandha lowers cortisol. That sounds good until you understand what cortisol actually does. Lowering a stress hormone does not automatically mean less stress. The paradox of ashwagandha — and why the cortisol-reduction marketing misses the point.
Ashwagandha is the most popular adaptogen on the market. The marketing says it reduces stress, boosts testosterone, improves sleep, and enhances performance. We reviewed every major clinical trial to find out what the science actually supports — and where the hype outpaces the data.
Ashwagandha, rhodiola, and holy basil are the three most popular adaptogens. They all claim to reduce stress. They work through completely different mechanisms. A head-to-head evidence comparison — which one is backed by the strongest clinical data and for what use case.