Journal · friendly science

The research, explained simply.

What the studies actually show about supplements — and what they don't yet. No buzzwords, no miracles. Just what's worth knowing.

Creatine: a simple, research-backed guide

What creatine actually does, who it's for, and how to use it — explained simply, honestly and without the hype.

Same dose, same safety — and the bloating myth, busted. An honest look at creatine for women across the lifespan.

Most people think muscle. But the brain is one of the body's most energy-hungry organs — here's what the studies actually show.

Do you need a loading phase? Is 3 grams enough? A straight-talking guide to creatine dosing, based on the research.

This far north, your skin makes almost no vitamin D for months. Here's what the evidence — and Norwegian health authorities — actually recommend.

The market is split between extreme salt bombs and watered-down powders. A balanced look at what actually makes sense day to day.

Why the form of magnesium matters, what the EU has actually approved, and what the research says — and doesn't — about sleep.

Two fatty acids, different roles. A simple guide to omega-3 — and the effects that are actually documented and approved.

The RDA is a floor, not a target. Evidence-based protein numbers for everyday health, training and healthy ageing.

The honest version: some promising signals, a lot of industry funding, and zero approved EU claims. Here's what to make of it.