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Global health summit tackles supplement marketing misinformation
Health authorities from across the world gathered this week for a multi-day Global Health Summit aimed squarely at the misleading claims circulating through…
Keto Electrolyte Powders: Choosing the Right Sodium-Potassium Balance
Going low-carb changes more than just the food on your plate. Within the first week of cutting carbohydrates, the body releases stored glycogen and the water…
High-Dose Vitamin B6 Linked to Nerve Damage in New Study
Australians who rely on B-complex supplements to boost energy, sharpen mood or support workout recovery may want to reconsider the dose on the label. A new…
What collagen supplements actually cost per serve in Australia
Walk into any Chemist Warehouse around lunchtime and the supplement aisle tells a familiar story. Shelves groan with collagen tubs ranging from $25 boutique…
Five ingredients to avoid in your male enhancement supplement
Across Australian pharmacy shelves and online marketplaces, the male enhancement supplement industry has grown into a multi-million-dollar business, with…
CBD Gummies Get Cheaper in Australia as Competition Among Brands Heats Up
Over the past twelve months, Australian shoppers searching for cannabidiol-infused edibles have watched the price of a single gummy quietly slip downward. The…
L-Carnitine for fat loss: separating evidence from marketing hype
Walk past the supplement shelves at Chemist Warehouse in Sydney or Melbourne and you will see stack after stack of fat-burner capsules. L-carnitine appears on…
Space Radiation And Supplements: What Astronauts Need To Know
Space travel exposes the body to forms of ionising radiation that are uncommon on Earth. Astronauts in low Earth orbit receive some protection from the…
OTC retinoids in Australia: tretinoin alternatives explained
Tretinoin remains a prescription-only medicine across Australia, classified by the Therapeutic Goods Administration as a Schedule 4 substance. That means a…
Testosterone boosters and heart health: what the evidence shows
Walk into any Chemist Warehouse from Parramatta to Perth and you'll find shelves stacked with bottles promising to restore youthful vigour, build lean muscle,…

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