Author: Zach

Collagen is essential. Everyone knows this. If you’re not taking it, you might as well be aging in dog years. Personally, I take Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides—hydrolyzed, of course. Anything less is unacceptable. But the real question, the one no one seems to answer with any authority, is how much collagen is too much? Because…

Can creatine raise blood pressure? It’s the kind of question only underfed, over-caffeinated finance interns ask after three weeks of staring at their own reflection in the mirrored walls of Equinox, clutching a half-empty bottle of Evian. The short answer? No—at least, not in any way that actually matters. I take Thorne Research Creatine, and…

Ashwagandha. You’ve seen it everywhere—GNC shelves, Erewhon smoothies, those overpriced Goli gummies that influencers pretend are life-changing. Adaptogens are trending, and now every teenager with a vague sense of stress thinks they need it. But is ashwagandha actually safe for teens, or is this just another wellness industry cash grab? Let’s break it down. What…

Astaxanthin—the deep red carotenoid found in certain algae, wild salmon, and krill oil—is probably the most underrated longevity supplement available right now. People waste their time with generic fish oil, low-quality multivitamins from Walgreens, or worse, overpriced “anti-aging” serums that do nothing at the cellular level. They don’t understand oxidative stress. They’ve never heard of…