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What to Know About Taking Bodybuilding Supplements
Hardcore muscle-building powders are poorly studied and could contain risky hormones or steroids.
Does Cryotherapy Actually Help Your Muscles Recover?
There’s hardly any evidence that freezing your body helps muscles recover.
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So Really, What Are the Benefits of Probiotics?
People take probiotics for digestion, immunity, depression, you name it. We looked into whether they're worth it.
Most Claims About Activated Charcoal Are Lies
There’s probably not enough of it to help your body “detox.”
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Should I Be Taking Amino Acid Supplements When I Work Out?
They can be even more effective than whey protein for building muscle.
Most Gluten-Free Diets Aren't Really Gluten-Free
Many celiac patients are still ingesting enough gluten to cause intestinal damage.
What Are the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?
ACV looks and feels harmless, making it easier for people to believe its holistic benefits.
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You Can’t Overdose on Fentanyl by Touching It
The opioid isn't easily absorbed through the skin, no matter what viral headlines say.
Are Natural Toothpastes as Effective as the Regular Kind?
"There's no evidence to support the advertising claims.”