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Magnesium L-Threonate vs Citrate: Which One Should You Actually Buy?

April 25, 2026April 12, 2026 by The Well Proven
Magnesium L-Threonate vs Citrate: Which One Should You Actually Buy? — magnesium l threonate vs citrate

Magnesium L-threonate and citrate do two different jobs. L-threonate reaches your brain; citrate doesn’t. Here’s which to buy based on what you actually need.

Categories Nutrition Tags brain health, magnesium, magnesium citrate, magnesium l-threonate, Magtein, sleep, supplements

Spermidine Benefits: The Autophagy Compound Worth Watching

April 25, 2026April 10, 2026 by The Well Proven
Spermidine Benefits: The Autophagy Compound Worth Watching — spermidine benefits autophagy

Spermidine extends lifespan in every organism tested — from yeast to mice. A 2024 study shows it’s essential for fasting-induced autophagy. But can supplements replicate the effect?

Categories science-digest Tags aging, autophagy, longevity, spermidine, supplements

Best Supplements to Lower Cortisol Naturally (2026)

April 25, 2026April 9, 2026 by The Well Proven
Best Supplements to Lower Cortisol Naturally (2026)

Five supplements have RCT evidence for lowering cortisol — but only one has meta-analytic support. Here’s what the clinical data actually shows, ranked by strength of evidence.

Categories Nutrition Tags adaptogens, ashwagandha, cortisol, stress management, supplements

L-Theanine for Anxiety: What 11 Clinical Trials Show

April 8, 2026 by The Well Proven
L-Theanine for Anxiety: What 11 Clinical Trials Show

L-theanine for anxiety works by boosting alpha brain waves within 40 minutes. A review of 11 RCTs shows 200-400 mg/day reduces stress with no serious side effects.

Categories Wellness Tags alpha waves, anxiety, l-theanine, stress relief, supplements

Postbiotics vs Probiotics: What Science Actually Says

April 25, 2026April 7, 2026 by The Well Proven
Postbiotics vs Probiotics: What Science Actually Says

Postbiotics vs probiotics comes down to live vs dead bacteria — and dead ones may win for some people. Here’s what the clinical evidence shows about each.

Categories Nutrition Tags gut health, microbiome, postbiotics, probiotics, supplements

Best NMN Supplements for Longevity (2026)

April 25, 2026April 6, 2026 by The Well Proven
Best NMN Supplements for Longevity (2026)

Best NMN supplements reviewed against 15+ clinical trials. NMN raises NAD+ levels reliably — but most longevity claims outpace the evidence. Here’s what actually works.

Categories Nutrition Tags anti-aging, longevity, NAD+, NMN, supplements

Best Gut Health Supplements in 2026: Evidence-Based Guide

April 25, 2026April 3, 2026 by The Well Proven
Best Gut Health Supplements in 2026: Evidence-Based Guide

Best gut health supplements ranked by strain-specific evidence from 47+ RCTs. Which probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics actually work in 2026.

Categories Nutrition Tags digestive health, gut health, prebiotics, probiotics, supplements

Berberine Weight Loss: Is It Really ‘Nature’s Ozempic’?

April 25, 2026April 2, 2026 by The Well Proven
Berberine Weight Loss: Is It Really 'Nature's Ozempic'?

Berberine weight loss claims went viral as ‘Nature’s Ozempic.’ Meta-analyses show it produces ~2 kg loss — about 7× less than semaglutide. Here’s what the evidence actually supports.

Categories Myth Busting Tags berberine, GLP-1, metabolism, supplements, weight loss

Do You Actually Need a Vitamin D Supplement?

April 25, 2026March 15, 2026 by The Well Proven
Do You Actually Need a Vitamin D Supplement?

A 21-expert panel says most healthy adults don’t need a vitamin D supplement. But four specific groups genuinely benefit — here’s who, how much, and why.

Categories Nutrition Tags bone health, metabolic health, prediabetes, supplements, vitamin d Leave a comment

Beetroot Juice vs Creatine: Which One Wins for Fitness?

April 25, 2026February 28, 2026 by The Well Proven
Beetroot Juice vs Creatine: Which One Wins for Fitness?

A 2026 RCT tested beetroot juice vs creatine head-to-head for resistance training. Creatine won for strength; beetroot juice won for nearly everything else.

Categories Fitness Tags beetroot juice, creatine, nitric oxide, resistance training, supplements Leave a comment
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