Tag: evidence-based
Magnesium and NMDA Receptors: What the Evidence Actually Shows for Migraine, Depression, and Sleep
Magnesium blocks the NMDA receptor, a mechanism linking deficiency to migraine, depression, and insomnia. Evidence is strong for migraine (41%…
How glycine lowers core body temperature to trigger sleep—the mechanism explained
Glycine improves sleep not through sedation but by triggering a precise thermoregulatory mechanism that lowers core body temperature—the same signal…
Magnesium Form Matters Less Than Consistent Intake for Brain Health, Evidence Suggests
New evidence shows that magnesium's cognitive benefits depend on total intake, not on which commercial salt form you choose. Head-to-head…
The Science Behind Magnesium Forms: What Evidence Actually Supports Organ-Specific Supplements
Supplement brands market specific magnesium forms for targeted organs—threonate for the brain, glycinate for sleep, taurate for the heart. But…
Can micronutrient deficiencies worsen depression? What the evidence shows
Depression affects 280 million people worldwide, and while its causes are complex, emerging evidence suggests micronutrient deficiencies may worsen mood…
The 30-gram protein myth: why recent evidence challenges the fitness industry’s most durable claim
For over a decade, the fitness industry has promoted a rule: your body can only use 25–30 grams of protein…