Supplements

The world of supplements can be complex and often controversial. Understanding which ones truly work—and how to use them effectively—can make a significant difference in your health, performance, and longevity. In these articles, you’ll explore evidence-based insights on supplement quality, absorption, dosage, and formulation. Learn about essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, nootropics, and performance aids, as well as targeted supplements for muscle building, fat loss, mood, digestion, and overall well-being.

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How An Olympic Champion Overcame Near Death, Healed His Gut & Shoulder & Changed The Nutritional World Forever With “Seed Oils”: An Interview With Andreas Wecker.

Andreas Wecker, my guest on today’s podcast, is a former German gymnast who had a long and successful career. A...

CBD questions

CBD & Hormones, CBD Dosage, Combining Workouts With CBD, Effects Of Caffeine On CBD & More: Your Top 7 CBD Questions Answered.

I can’t say I don’t “do drugs”… …but my drug use looks nothing like what you might be thinking. Since...

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Ben Greenfield’s Top Tweets Of 2020: What A Year It’s Been!

That little blue bird certainly evokes some strong emotions these days… Some accuse Twitter of being less of a social...

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Mito Fast: A Brand New Advanced Anti-Aging Protocol To Nurture Your Mitochondria, Boost Autophagy, & Rejuvenate Your Stem Cells.

As you get older, your body loses some of its cellular power as well as control over its cellular clearing...

energy drink alternatives

The Top 10 Natural, “Non-Jittery” Healthy Alternatives To Energy Drinks & Pre-Workout Supplements (That Don’t Cause A Post-Workout Energy Crash).

I have been fairly outspoken in the past when it comes to my disdain and relative distaste for most energy...

omega 3 benefits

A Deep “Dive” Into The Fascinating World Of Fish Oil, The Right Fat Ratios In Your Diet, Plant Vs. Animal Based Oils & The Exact Fish Oil Ben Greenfield Uses Every Day.

In the 1970s, researchers studying the Inuit populations of Greenland made a discovery that perplexed them and turned conventional thinking...

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Are Peptides Legal? What The FDA’s New Bulk Drug Substance Crackdown Means For Peptides (Plus 9 Promising Little-Known Peptides To Watch Out For In The Future).

As you probably already know, some of the major suppliers of peptides and innovative molecules in the medical space have...

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How To Use Exogenous Ketones For Recovery, Cognition, Sleep & Beyond.

It’s been a keto-packed couple of weeks here at Ben Greenfield Fitness—starting with the article “All Of Your Burning Keto...

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The Dirt Cheap, Widely Available Natural Molecule That Is One Of The Most Well-Researched Supplements For Cognition, Muscle Repair, Endurance, Testosterone & Much More.

You’ve no doubt heard of creatine—one of the most popular and well-researched supplements that exists for muscle-building, cognition, endurance, recovery,...

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Ben Greenfield’s Updated Supplement Protocol (& How To Time / Choose Your Personal Supplementation Protocol).

During my one-on-one coaching sessions, it’s common for my clients to want to go over their blood test results, lifestyle...

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Do You Really Need To Take Supplements If You Eat A Clean Diet?

I’m often asked what supplements I take, why I take them and if we really need supplements at all. After...

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The Dark Side of Metformin (Plus Natural, Safe & Healthy Methods I Use To Regulate My Blood Sugar).

Update from Ben: please go listen to my podcast with Jay Campbell, in which we discuss updates on the information...

Clean Up The Massive Confusion In Your Supplement Drawer

How To Cut Your Supplement Regimen In Half And Clean Up The Massive Confusion In Your Supplement Drawer

You are not alone if your supplement drawer, refrigerator shelf and deep, dark pantry reveal an obvious need for improved...

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Your Ultimate Guide To Unleashing the Nuclear Bomb On Colds & Flus With 7 Natural Remedies

I’ll admit – it’s been awhile since I gave you an update on my latest favorite tactics to “unleash a...

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The Insulin Of The Heart: A Little-Known Seed Extract That May Be The Future Panacea For Heart Disease.

Dr. Thomas Cowan M.D., is, in my opinion, one of the most brilliant minds in modern holistic medicine – a...

what are amino acids

The Misunderstood, Misused Darlings Of The Supplement Industry (& How *Not* To Waste Your Money Or Damage Your Health With Them).

What are amino acids? To put it simply, they’re the new darling of the supplement industry. They’re purported to give...

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The Dark Side Of Metformin: A “Longevity Wonder Drug” That Promises to Extend Life For A Nickel A Pop.

February 2019 update from Ben: please go listen to my podcast with Jay Campbell, in which we discuss updates on...

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How To Use Ketones For Longevity, How I Personally Use Ketone Salts & A New Chemical-Free, Clean Way To Get Into Ketosis.

Since 2012, I’ve experimented with various versions of ketosis, put myself through brutal laboratory experiments and multi-day races with different...