Supplements That Actually Work (and the Ones to Avoid): My Thoughts on the Consumer Reports Article

Nearly 60% of Americans take dietary supplements, but most people don’t know which ones are backed by real evidence and which may be ineffective or dangerous. In thisepisode, I break down Consumer Reports’ article on supplements worth considering and supplements to avoid, including magnesium, vitamin D,probiotics, protein powders, kratom, green tea extract, and more. I’ll discuss supplement safety, contamination risks, dosing concerns, drug interactions, and why “natural” does not always mean safe. I summarize the Consumer Reportsarticle titled “The Supplements That Could Actually Be Worth Trying” and give my opinions.  Read My Rhabdo Book Purchase My Rhabdo Book (my website)Order on Amazon (affiliate link) Consultations https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/ Connect With MeSupplementClarity.com YouTubeTiktok About Me For over 30 years, I’ve been sorting nutrition facts from fiction and helping people understand dietary supplements, using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don’t have to.  I wrote the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. Disclaimer Episodes are for informationonly. I’m NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program, which means if you click on a link to Amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Can you get rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) from taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro(tirzepatide)? Here are the reports of people getting rhabdo after taking these medications, including how much they took, how high their creatine kinase level were, and what happened. Rhabdo after taking glucagon-like peptides appears to be rare but this is still a side effect people should be aware of. View the video below to see the reports yourself.Referencehttps://youtu.be/NlLTIsXJ860 Read My Rhabdo BookAmazon https://amzn.to/4aRPnu4 (affilate link) Consultations https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/  Connect With MeaffiliateSupplementClarity.comYouTubeTiktok   About  I’ve been sorting nutrition facts from fiction since the 1990s and helping people understand dietary supplements, using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don’t have to.  I wrote the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry.   Disclaimer Episodes are for information only. I’m NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in theAmazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

AOD9604, also known as the HGH fragment 177-191, is one of the most talked-about peptides in the fitness and anti-aging worlds. In fact, AOD is said to refer to "anti-obesity drug." This is the audio of a video I created on the AOD9604 peptide research. I break down the research behind AOD9604, the dosages tested, and what the results really mean. To see the references and the research itself, see the video below. Reference https://youtu.be/KwOpMgD-Nl8 Read My Rhabdo Book Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. · Purchase My Rhabdo Book · Order on Amazon (affiliate link) Consultations https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/ Connect With Me · Joe-Cannon.com · SupplementClarity.com · YouTube · Tiktok About Me For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction and helping people understand dietary supplements, using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to. I wrote the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. Disclaimer Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program, which means if you click on a link to Amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

A new study is making waves in the bodybuilding community that hints that IFBB professional bodybuilding carries a higher risk of death compared to amateur bodybuilders. Almost 20,000 bodybuilders were followed for an average of 8 years. Results: 1 in every 167 bodybuilders had died and of those 46 deaths were related to sudden cardiac arrest. Their hearts stopped working suddenly, without warning. Among Mr. Olympia competitors, it was 1 out of every 20. What's the cause and are these results to be believed? Here's what you need to know. Reference https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40393525/ Read My Rhabdo Book Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. · Purchase My Rhabdo Book · Order on Amazon (affiliate link) Consultations https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/ Connect With Me · Joe-Cannon.com · SupplementClarity.com · YouTube · Tiktok About Me For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction and helping people understand dietary supplements, using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to. I wrote the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. Disclaimer Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

How to raise NAD naturally? Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a very important molecule that helps us make energy, repair damaged DNA, and is involved with sirtuins, protein-based enzymes that play a role in aging. We appear to make less NAD as we grow older. Replenishing NAD via supplements like NMN and nicotinamide riboside is a popular anti-aging strategy, and I give my thoughts on what supplements would be the best options. Let's discuss the research showing how you can raise NAD without supplements and what I believe is the very best way.    To see the research watch the video https://youtu.be/lLqWMDGey6w   Read My Rhabdo Book   Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. ·      Purchase My Rhabdo Book ·      Order on Amazon (affiliate link)    Consultations  https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/    Connect With Me ·      Joe-Cannon.com ·      SupplementClarity.com ·      YouTube ·      Tiktok    About Me  For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction and helping people understand dietary supplements, using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to.   I wrote the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry.    Disclaimer   Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.      

Is kratom or 7-OH safe or addicting? Interview with Wendy Chamberlain of Kratom Danger Awareness. She became an advocate for restricting kratom after losing her son, who was a habitual user of kratom. At low doses, kratom acts like a stimulant, while at higher doses, it can have calming, sedative effects.   Connect with Kratom Danger Awareness Website: https://www.kratomdangerawareness.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kratomdangerawareness/ X: https://x.com/Ch52471437Wendy Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kteaklls23   Read My Rhabdo Book   Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. ·      Purchase My Rhabdo Book ·      Order on Amazon (affiliate link)      Supplement Facts Coffee Mug: https://joecannon.creator-spring.com/listing/supplement-facts-mug   Consultations  https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/     Connect With Me ·      Joe-Cannon.com ·      SupplementClarity.com ·      YouTube ·      Tiktok     About Me   For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction and helping people understand dietary supplements, using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to.    I wrote the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.   I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry.    Disclaimer   Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. 

Can pygeum help men with benign prostatic hyperplasia? Here's the research, how much might work, and what to look for when shopping for a pygeum supplement. After that lets get out your tape measure because we'll look at the intriguing research involving calf circumference and the risk of death. In short, the thicker the calves the better. Ill discuss the evidence and tell you how many inches/CM to look for and what to look out for too. This is episode 223. Pygeum video review https://youtu.be/yYo6NRlyC3Q Full review at https://supplementclarity.com/does-pygeum-africanum-really-help-with-bph-what-the-research-actually-says/ Calf circumference research: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8k8jm19/ Read My Rhabdo Book Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. · Purchase My Rhabdo Book · Order on Amazon (affiliate link) Supplement Facts Coffee Mug: https://joecannon.creator-spring.com/listing/supplement-facts-mug Consultations https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/ Connect With Me · Joe-Cannon.com · SupplementClarity.com · YouTube · Tiktok About Me For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction, busting myths and helping people understand dietary supplements using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to. I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. I've written several books, including Rhabdo, the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. Disclaimer Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Can copper peptides regrow hair after it has fallen out? Many people say it does, and there is some research on this, which I previously highlighted in a video. Today I want to circle back and look at that research again. Someone had informed me that there are 2 human studies showing that topical copper peptides can grow hair back. So I went down the rabbit hole to find the answers. This is what I discovered Copper Peptides videos https://youtu.be/yCIcaMFh1es Original review: https://youtu.be/0JnydlaR-zI Read My Rhabdo Book Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. • Purchase My Rhabdo Book • Order on Amazon (affiliate link) Supplement Facts Coffee Mug: https://joecannon.creator-spring.com/listing/supplement-facts-mug Consultations https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/ Connect With Me • Joe-Cannon.com • SupplementClarity.com • YouTube • Tiktok About Me For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction, busting myths and helping people understand dietary supplements using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to. I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. I've written several books, including Rhabdo, the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. Disclaimer Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on

Does caffeine inhibit the benefits of creatine monohydrate supplements? Since the 1990s some research has suggested the answer is yes and this may be why some pre-workout supplements do not combine caffeine and creatine. Here is the research on caffeine and creatine, along with my thoughts and what you might want to do.    References https://youtu.be/IlmOgB4biTA     Read My Rhabdo Book   Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. ·      Purchase My Rhabdo Book ·      Order on Amazon (affiliate link)       Supplement Facts Coffee Mug: https://joecannon.creator-spring.com/listing/supplement-facts-mug   Consultations  https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/       Connect With Me ·      Joe-Cannon.com ·      SupplementClarity.com ·      YouTube ·      Tiktok    About Me   For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction, busting myths and helping people understand dietary supplements using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to.   I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. I've written several books, including Rhabdo, the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.   Disclaimer   Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.      

Is the health of America's children really in crisis — or is the data being misused? In this episode, I break down the controversial "Make Our Children Healthy Again" (MAHA) report released by the White House in 2025. I'll explain the report's claims about ultra-processed food, toxic chemical exposure, screen addiction, childhood overmedication, and corporate influence on science all without the political spin. This is episode 220. MAHA Report: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MAHA-Report-The-White-House.pdf Read My Rhabdo Book Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me. · Purchase My Rhabdo Book · Order on Amazon (affiliate link) Supplement Facts Coffee Mug: https://joecannon.creator-spring.com/listing/supplement-facts-mug Consultations https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/ Connect With Me · Joe-Cannon.com · SupplementClarity.com · YouTube · Tiktok About Me For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction, busting myths and helping people understand dietary supplements using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to. I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. I've written several books, including Rhabdo, the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. Disclaimer Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.