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Vitamin D Won't Save You From COVID, But the Long COVID Signal Is Worth Watching

A 1,747-person randomized trial just killed the case for vitamin D against acute COVID. The long COVID signal in the same data is borderline and unconfirmed. The depression evidence is actually interesting. These are three different conclusions, and the wellness industry will treat them as one.

By Dr. Alex Chen · 3 min read

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The Protein Number That Actually Matters Is Smaller Than Your Influencer Thinks

The fitness internet wants you eating 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. The actual randomized controlled trial evidence points to a much more modest target, and the effect sizes beyond that threshold are embarrassingly small. Here is what 74 RCTs actually show.

By Dr. Alex Chen · 4 min read

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Women Start with 70% Less Creatine Than Men, and Nobody Told Them

Women carry 70–80% lower creatine stores than men — and almost no one talks about it. New research shows creatine monohydrate supports muscle strength, brain function, and mood in women across every life stage. Maya Okafor makes the case for the supplement hiding in plain sight.

By Maya Okafor · 4 min read