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Americans spend billions of dollars on superfoods and green powders. But are powdered supplements a scam? – Boston Globe

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Customers are instructed to mix AG1 powder with cold water and drink it daily on an empty stomach.

The couple had been using Super Greens from Live it Up, a New York-based company founded by MIT graduates that sells so-called “superfood” supplements. The product listing says “Featured in Forbes 2026,” “Third Party Tested,” and “Scientifically Backed.” The price for each 30-day supply is $60. Britt and her husband canceled their subscriptions just before … Read more

Supplements you should take (and stop) this spring

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Just when you think you’ve got your supplement routine firmly established, we’re here to tell you that you might need a shake-up for spring. After what felt like the longest winter, the days are finally brighter and the weather is changing, making it the perfect time to start on the path to a healthier life. … Read more

Doctors issue warning to people taking pre-workout supplements

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Pre-workouts can have a variety of side effects. (Getty Images)

From daily creatine to post-gym protein shakes, many gym rats have pretty intense routines when it comes to their workouts. And that’s just for supplements, not to mention your actual gym routine. For many people, the session doesn’t start until they’ve had a pre-workout (usually some kind of concoction with lots of caffeine). Similar to … Read more

5 collagen-boosting foods you should eat instead of taking supplements, according to dermatologists

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5 collagen-boosting foods you should eat instead of taking supplements, according to dermatologists

Unfortunately, collagen loss is a fact of life. Although there is no way to completely prevent the natural loss of collagen over time, there are ways to slow it down. But the answer to helping your body produce collagen, at least initially, isn’t to take collagen supplements. You can get the same collagen building blocks … Read more

Collagen supplements may offer real benefits, extensive review suggests

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Collagen supplements have become one of the best-selling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work? A major review of new evidence that brings together data from 113 clinical trials suggests that for some health outcomes, the answer is probably yes. But as with nutritional … Read more