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Supplements & Peptides

Supplements, peptides, nootropics, and bioactive compounds for health optimization

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Low T3 Levels Signal Hidden Thyroid Deficiency in Patients on Levothyroxine
Hormones

Low T3 Levels Signal Hidden Thyroid Deficiency in Patients on Levothyroxine

New research finds that serum FT3 may reveal inadequate thyroid hormone action even when TSH appears normal in post-thyroidectomy patients.

Research Paper
Jun 18, 2026 0
Testosterone Therapy Reshapes Muscle Gene Activity in Klinefelter Syndrome
Hormones

Testosterone Therapy Reshapes Muscle Gene Activity in Klinefelter Syndrome

Single-nucleus RNA sequencing reveals TRT partially reverses fibrotic and inflammatory muscle changes in hypogonadal Klinefelter men.

Research Paper
Jun 18, 2026 0
Synthetic Peptides Are Flooding the Enhancement Drug Market With No Real Oversight
Supplements

Synthetic Peptides Are Flooding the Enhancement Drug Market With No Real Oversight

A JAMA viewpoint exposes how illicit injectable peptides are escaping regulation as the line between medicine and enhancement blurs.

Research Paper
Jun 16, 2026 0
Obesity Drugs Found to Boost Testosterone and Sperm Quality in Men
Hormones

Obesity Drugs Found to Boost Testosterone and Sperm Quality in Men

GLP-1 receptor agonists used for weight loss may also restore male reproductive hormones and improve sperm parameters.

Research Paper
Jun 16, 2026 0
Head-to-Head Trial Pits Two Modified-Release Hydrocortisones Against Each Other
Hormones

Head-to-Head Trial Pits Two Modified-Release Hydrocortisones Against Each Other

A Phase II crossover trial directly compares Chronocort and Plenadren to find the optimal hydrocortisone replacement for adrenal insufficiency.

Clinical Trial
Jun 15, 2026 0
NIH Study Uncovers How GnRH Deficiency Disrupts Puberty and Fertility
Hormones

NIH Study Uncovers How GnRH Deficiency Disrupts Puberty and Fertility

NIEHS researchers investigated how low or absent GnRH affects puberty, reproductive hormones, and fertility in adolescents and adults.

Clinical Trial
Jun 7, 2026 0
A Physician Breaks Down What Peptides Actually Do and Where the Science Stands
Supplements

A Physician Breaks Down What Peptides Actually Do and Where the Science Stands

Dr. Abud Bakri covers BPC-157, epithalon, GHK-Cu, GLP-1s, and growth hormone peptides — separating real evidence from hype.

Podcast
Jun 3, 2026 0
NMN vs NR for NAD Boosting: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Supplements

NMN vs NR for NAD Boosting: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Both NMN and NR raise NAD+ levels in humans, but clinical proof of anti-aging benefits is still lacking — and product quality varies widely.

Review
Jun 2, 2026 0
Higher DHEA-S Levels Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men, Not Women
Hormones

Higher DHEA-S Levels Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men, Not Women

A Mendelian randomization study finds genetically elevated DHEA-S is associated with shorter lifespan in men—raising questions about unregulated DHEA supplementation.

Research Paper
May 26, 2026 0
Peter Attia's Framework for Deciding Which Supplements and Drugs Are Worth Taking
Supplements

Peter Attia's Framework for Deciding Which Supplements and Drugs Are Worth Taking

Attia lays out a rigorous, personalized decision framework for evaluating medications and supplements — cutting through hype with evidence hierarchy and risk math.

Podcast
May 25, 2026 0
NMN vs NR Supplements Compared: What the Evidence Actually Shows in 2026
Supplements

NMN vs NR Supplements Compared: What the Evidence Actually Shows in 2026

A candid breakdown of top NAD+ booster brands reveals strong biomarker data but slim evidence for real longevity outcomes.

Review
May 23, 2026 0
Spermidine Supplements Revive Immune Response to COVID Vaccines in Older Adults
Supplements

Spermidine Supplements Revive Immune Response to COVID Vaccines in Older Adults

A double-blind RCT finds daily spermidine supplementation reverses immune senescence markers and boosts vaccine antibody responses in adults over 65.

Research Paper
May 23, 2026 0
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