Supplements

Natalie Bushaw worked out six times a week and ate a protein-rich diet. Then, her perimenopause began. It felt like no matter what she did, she couldn't lose weight."It was always so frustrating to be working out as strategically and consistently as I was, with no significant changes," Bushaw, 51, told Business Insider. Bushaw working…

Marine Corps. vet Jim Rowley has been lifting heavy weights for decades, but his first few Pilates classes left him frustrated, sweating, shaking — and eager to go back for more.Rowley is the CEO of worldwide gym franchise Crunch Fitness, and has more than three decades of experience in the fitness industry. After his military…

A doctor who owns a longevity clinic and does experimental treatments to try to live longer shared six of the supplements he takes every day. In 2016, Dr. Darshan Shah, 52, founded Next Health, which now has locations in the US and Dubai. Shah told Business Insider he improved his own lifestyle 10 years ago…

You may have heard of NAD plus supplements on social media recently. They're currently seeing a rise in popularity thanks to claims that they can "reverse" the aging process. But how true is that?NAD plus naturally exists in your body and is one of the molecules that helps keep your skin appearing youthful. As you…

Cortisol is nothing new. We have known about it since its discovery in the mid-20th century. However, in the last year or so, this naturally occurring hormone has entered the limelight of social media. Indeed, you can find videos on TikTok discussing "cortisol face" with millions of views. Unfortunately, trends are rarely as simple as they…

If you wake up feeling drained the next day despite doing everything they tell you to do: not be on your phone after 9, no looking at screens, yoga, etc, then you're no doubt desperate to find ways to fix your sleep cycle. That's where melatonin supplements come in.Melatonin is a hormone that your brain…

Shawn Johnson East won gymnastics gold at the 2008 Olympics.Now she's a mom of three, with the former NFL player Andrew East.She constantly worries about fostering her kids' interests without pressuring them.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shawn Johnson East, a co-creator of Beam Kids. It has been edited for length and…

In a study of 777 older people, omega-3 supplements slowed biological aging.Researchers found that taking a gram of omega-3s daily reduced aging by up to 4 months.The effects were strongest when combined with vitamin D supplements and regular exercise.Omega-3 fatty acids — nutrients in salmon and chia seeds — may keep your body and mind…

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CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Every multivitamin will have nutrients, but they may also contain ingredients you'd rather avoid. Always take note of the dosage of each nutrient included in your vitamin selection.  Some vitamins have serving…