Reishi is a powerful “herb.” It can effectively modulate NF-kB aka Nuclear Factor kappa B, which is associated with numerous diseases and conditions. The interesting thing is that it can both inhibit and activate NF-kB depending on what you are currently dealing with. Reishi

Solid list, but not a big fan of DEXA scans unless someone really needs it for motivation, otherwise there are far more impactful tests one can get to improve their health.

Not getting at least 30 minutes of sunshine everyday? You’re doing life wrong. -Have kids, no time = play with your kids outside. -Work in doors, no time = poor excuse. You can accumulate 30 minutes of sunshine no matter your job. If you work in a mine, you may want to switch

How to protect yourself when buying supplements online? Buy direct from the brand site or a marketplace that has stringent measures in place to verify brand authenticity. Do not buy from Amazon, period.

Highest risk categories online remain weight loss, sexual enhancement, bodybuilding and “energy.” The FDA has repeatedly found hidden drugs in these categories and called out specific Amazon listings in public notices. Treat these as guilty until proven safe. Example: Amazon

Amazon did tighten policies in 2024. Supplements now require third-party verification through approved labs. In many cases data and certificates are sent directly from the lab to Amazon. Good step, but there is no post-policy large scale prevalence study yet. Example: policy

Even when a product is not counterfeit, safety can still fail. Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein powders and shakes from major retailers including Amazon. More than two thirds had lead above CR’s per-serving threshold, especially plant-based. Example: Naked Nutrition

Law enforcement has stepped in. In New Jersey a seller was arrested for counterfeiting supplements on Amazon, including Pure Encapsulations and NatureMD, allegedly filling jars with cinnamon and sugar. Example: the seller allegedly heat sealed jars with cinnamon and sugar to

Practitioner grade lines are not immune. Pure Encapsulations confirmed counterfeits of its O.N.E. Multivitamin and Magnesium Glycinate on Amazon. Amazon quarantined inventory, notified customers, issued refunds, and told consumers to destroy product. Pure says its only

Brands are catching outright counterfeits. Host Defense Mushrooms found counterfeit products on Amazon that tested positive for undeclared soy and gluten. They publicly listed seller names and told consumers to stop use and seek refunds. Example tells: counterfeit bottles

This is not about minor potency drift. It is about illegal adulteration with prescription drugs and other hazards inside products marketed as “supplements.” When the seller is a marketplace listing you cannot vet, you are the experiment. Example: FDA’s ongoing “tejocote

The FDA literally mystery shopped Amazon. They bought “energy enhancing” products from Amazon, lab tested them, and found undeclared drug ingredients similar to ED meds. The FDA issued a formal Warning Letter to Amazon on December 20, 2023. Example: FDA confirmed tadalafil

JAMA Network Open analyzed 30 highly rated “immune support” supplements bought on Amazon. Only 43% matched labels. The other 57% had missing ingredients and or undeclared extras. That is misbranding or adulteration, not a rounding error. Example: three products labeled

Stop buying supplements on Amazon until you read this. There are a high % of counterfeit supplements that are dangerous. There is no reliable platform-wide estimate of how many are fake, but every time researchers, the FDA, or brands test even a small slice, the failure rate

You can improve your mobility (prevent future joint pain) and increase muscle mass at the same time. Like @DrAndyGalpin said, if your goal is to maximize muscle growth as much as possible, maintaining and/or improving your joint mobility (which is one of the biggest factors

Very fast descend so a little difficult to see, but she is def lacking hip external and internal rotation mobility and stability, core stability, and ankle dorsiflexion mobility. Don’t confuse this with flexibility

Stop taking over the counter meds, take these supplements instead (way less side effects): -Tylenol → curcumin (high-bioavailability form) -Advil / Motrin → curcumin -Aleve → PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) -Excedrin Migraine → magnesium (glycinate/oxide for total 400–600

Zero cost. High upside. Chew like your gut health depends on it, because it does. Try the 7-day experiment and report back with your bloat and energy scores.

Additional tips: -Start meals in a relaxed state. Three slow breaths before the first bite. -Finish when you are satisfied, not stuffed. Chewing gives earlier satiety signals.

Who should modify this simple vagus nerve stimulating chewing protocol: -Active TMJ pain or recent dental work -Acute jaw headaches Use softer foods, shorten chew counts, and progress as tolerated.