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Raw oats, olive leaves, and macroalgae arranged as food-derived research substrates for scientific study Trend Why Nutraceutical Research Is Moving Toward Real FoodsA review of recent registrations and publications shows researchers increasingly studying whole or minimally processed food sub... Scientific illustration of a phospholipid molecular structure representing Alpha-GPC research Evidence review Alpha-GPC Evidence Review: Cognition, Exercise, and RiskA close read of Alpha-GPC research: rodent studies on acetylcholine and amnesia reversal, clinical trials in stroke and dementi... Cross-section of an aloe vera leaf showing the inner gel and outer leaf rind as distinct plant materials Education Aloe Vera Labels: How to Read the Evidence Behind the NameAloe vera spans different plant parts, extracts, and preparations with different chemistry. This guide explains how to read alo... Dried alfalfa leaf material and fresh alfalfa sprouts shown side by side to illustrate different plant forms Ingredient comparison Alfalfa Research Compared: Plant Biology vs. Human EvidenceMost published alfalfa research concerns plant stress tolerance, bacterial symbiosis, and biofuel engineering—not human nutriti... Rows of dietary supplement capsules and bottles representing varied enforcement record types Industry Inside a 2026 Supplement Recall: What the Records ShowA Class I FDA recall for undeclared stimulant and nootropic ingredients anchors a wider review of 2026 FDA enforcement reports ... Abstract still life representing federal paperwork review of health survey data collection methods Policy CDC Notice Covers Supplement Bottles in Survey Methods TestA June 2026 federal notice discloses that CDC is testing data-collection methods—including photographing prescription and over-... Laboratory glassware and spectrometry equipment representing biomarker analysis in nutrition research Trend Why Supplement Trials Are Measuring More Biomarkers at OnceA cluster of newly registered supplement trials shows researchers building denser biomarker panels—skin carotenoids, endothelia... Macro view of alpha-lipoic acid crystalline powder representing the raw compound studied in research Evidence review Alpha Lipoic Acid: What the Research Actually ShowsA close read of the alpha-lipoic acid research base, from rodent AMPK studies to a small human dementia pilot, distinguishing m... Close-up of raw activated charcoal granules and powder showing porous carbon texture Education Activated Charcoal: Reading the Evidence Behind the LabelActivated charcoal's clinical evidence base is rooted in acute poisoning care, not everyday digestive wellness. This guide walk... Abstract magnified view of crystalline molecular structure representing acetyl-L-carnitine research Education How to Read Acetyl-L-Carnitine Research Like an EditorAcetyl-L-carnitine research spans cell studies, animal models, and human dementia trials with mixed results. This guide walks t... Whole and halved acai berries with visible dark purple pulp on a neutral background Education How to Evaluate Acai Research: A Reader's GuideAcai is a heavily marketed "superfood," but the underlying research ranges from cell and animal mechanism studies to a handful ... Abstract molecular structure representing the biogenic amine agmatine Evidence review Agmatine Sulfate and Cognition: What the Research ShowsA close look at the human, animal, and cell-based evidence behind agmatine sulfate's proposed links to cognitive function, neur...