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Iron Supplementation: Bioavailability, Forms, and Why Most Supplements Fall Short
A detailed look at haem vs non-haem iron absorption, the best supplement forms, what blocks or enhances uptake, why alternate-day dosing outperforms daily, and how to interpret ferritin results properly.
CoQ10: Ubiquinol vs Ubiquinone, Bioavailability, and the Evidence That Matters
A research review of CoQ10 supplementation: the chemistry of ubiquinol versus ubiquinone, age-related and statin-induced decline, the Q-SYMBIO heart failure trial, bioavailability of solubilised forms, and dosing patterns across cardiovascular, migraine, and fertility evidence.
Selenium: Thyroid, Immune Function, and the Narrow Therapeutic Window
An evidence review of selenium's role in thyroid hormone metabolism via deiodinases, immune function through GPx selenoproteins, the Hashimoto's SELHASH trial, the negative SELECT cancer prevention result, Brazil nut variability, and the narrow selenosis toxicity threshold.
Bone Broth: A Nutritional Analysis of What the Evidence Actually Shows
Bone broth contains collagen peptides, glycine, proline, glutamine, and minerals. Here's an honest review of what the research shows about gut health, joint support, skin benefits, and what actually matters when buying or making it.
Probiotic Strain Selection: Which Strains Are Backed by Evidence (And for What)
A research-based guide to probiotic strain specificity — covering L. rhamnosus GG, B. longum BB536, Saccharomyces boulardii, and others — with evidence by condition, CFU reality, and label-reading guidance.
TGA Peptide Regulations in Australia 2026: What Nutrition-Focused Consumers Need to Know
How Australia's TGA regulates research peptides, bioregulators, and therapeutic peptides in 2026 — including BPC-157 rescheduling, compounding rules, and what this means for health-conscious Australians.
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