If you have ever taken ordinary calcium tablets hoping to preserve bone strength, you have probably assumed that’s all they can do, slow down bone loss. Here’s the good news: algaeCal, a plant-based calcium derived from red marine algae (Lithothamnion superpositum), feels more like a bone-builder than just a protector. This algae grows off South…
Testosterone plays a pivotal role in men’s health, influencing muscle mass, energy levels, mood, and even cognitive function. With age, stress, and lifestyle factors, testosterone levels naturally decline. While exercise, sleep, and diet form the backbone of maintaining optimal levels, supplements can offer additional support to naturally enhance testosterone production. Here’s a detailed look at…
As I described in my post “About… my daily health routine: food”, another popular question that I’m asked is what supplements I take. Before I go into details, I’ll highlight one important point. Supplements can never replace food; the best supplements will always be food. As the philosopher Hippocrates says: let food be thy medicine…
There is a mineral that always comes first to mind when someone is diagnosed with osteoporosis – calcium. But, what about magnesium? People with osteoporosis are advised to increase their dairy intake and also to take some calcium supplements. Has this “calcium-universal” remedy been helping people? Possibly, it has done more harm than good (1).…
