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Every recommendation on this site cites the clinical trial behind it — including the doses studies actually used, not just what supplement labels claim.
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Latest Evidence Checks
We compare what clinical trials actually used against what’s in the bottle.
Magnesium L-Threonate for Brain Health: What the Research Actually Shows
Searches are up 22% for this “brain-specific” magnesium. We checked the clinical trial behind the claim.
✓ Evidence-checked · Cites MMFS-01 trial
Sleep Supplement Doses: What Trials Used vs. What’s in the Bottle
Most melatonin bottles are 5–30× the dose research found maximally effective for older adults.
✓ Evidence-checked · Cites J. Clin. Endocrinology
Eye Vitamin Doses: The AREDS2 Trial vs. What’s Sold
The NIH tested one exact formula. Many products labeled “AREDS2” quietly deviate from it.
✓ Evidence-checked · Cites National Eye Institute
Complete Topic Guides
Start here — full maps of each topic, organized by the specific symptom or question you have.
Memory and Brain Health After 40: The Complete Guide
Everyday lapses, focus changes, what actually helps, and when it might be more than normal aging.
Dental and Oral Health After 40: The Complete Guide
Gum health, sensitivity, dry mouth, staining — organized by the specific issue you’re dealing with.
Sleep and Energy After 50: The Complete Guide
What disrupts sleep after 50, daytime fatigue causes, and the products and habits that genuinely help.