Supplements – Page 2 – Health Kismet Blog

How Product Testing Works In The Supplement Industry

November 17, 2015 Jonathan B4 Comments

Despite the publicity it receives, product testing and verification in the supplement industry is not very well understood......even if you work in product testing and verification in the supplement industry. So today....the madness stops. We. Shall. Understand. If you make it through this article without nodding off before the end you ought to know more about how it works than 90% of people who work in the industry. Yes friends, let's peek behind the curtain and see if the Mighty Oz is wearing any pants or not.

Review: Trace Minerals Research Greens, Berries & Chocolate Powders

October 21, 2015 Jonathan BLeave a comment

One more product review to throw in the gristmill. This one was fun, because it was a 3-for-1. Today we take a tour of the nutrient powder offerings by Trace Minerals Research. They're very deep and balanced. Come, let's learn more.

Your New Best Friend: The Superfood Picker – Algorithmically Compare Greens Powders

September 2, 2015 Jonathan B1 Comment

Folks, a momentous occasion is upon us. The way we evaluate greens powders will never be the same. The rules of the game are forever changed. Waive a joyous "Goodbye!" to the days of aimlessly sauntering through megabytes of low-quality buzzword-stuffed articles to find product information. Say an exuberant "Hello!" to using the power of machine learning to objectively evaluate your preferences and get a customized recommendation in 60 seconds or less. The future is here. Are you ready?

Shakeology: An Informative Review

August 7, 2015 Jonathan B2 Comments

Today we review Shakeology. A fun endeavor because, in addition to using it, it allowed me to take a trip down memory lane and remind myself of what the internet once was. Green foods, feel-good nostalgia, and the world's most saucy marketing hacks all in one! Read on, if you think you can handle the fun........

Can This Vitamin Replace Your Cholesterol Medication?

July 31, 2015 Jonathan B5 Comments

Did you know the cholesterol medication industry transacts over 30 billion dollars each year? My stars, that is a lot of pills. Remarkably enough, did you know there's a $5 alternative that works nearly as well and in entirely different ways? Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

5 Details That Destroy Supplement Quality That You Could Never Know About

July 25, 2015 Jonathan B3 Comments

If you're a supplement junkie you've probably noticed that you can take two brands that offer the exact same ingredient but give you radically different results. I used to have a friend who regularly got high on Kava but could take 15 pills of a low-cost brand and not feel a thing. The reason is more than just placebo. Here are five critical points in the QC process that'll make or break a supplement and aren't clearly defined on any label or regulatory protocol.

How 10 Popular Supplements For Heart Health Compare To Each Other

July 15, 2015 Jonathan B1 Comment

Another day, another exciting meta-article about the effectiveness of 10 different supplements on cardiovascular health. What can I say folks, life's good in the fast lane! And with regards to the article at hand, who comes out on top if you compare the top 10 health supplements for your heart? Details inside!

Creatine: The Missing Ingredient In Mental Health

July 8, 2015 Jonathan B5 Comments

Hidy ho neighbors! It's a gloomy day here in northeast Ohio and I find myself needing a way to put off the doldrums that are concomitant with this depression inducing weather. Besides the obvious choice of vitamin D, what am I turning to? To keep myself stabilized I eschew botanicals of all ilk, skip the magnesium, and instead turn to a powdery white dust that I know will keep my mood stabilized. That's right folks, to keep myself sane I choose creatine. And you should too.

How To Take Calcium So It Goes Into Your Bones, Not Your Arteries

June 18, 2015 Jonathan B19 Comments

CALCIUM IS UNDER ATTACK! Meta-analyses are sprouting up everywhere showing that it has no effect. It just skips your bones en route to your arteries, leaving your poor cardiovascular system winded, hardened, and a shell of what it once was. THE HORROR! I'm being a smart ass, but this once mighty mineral seems to be on its way down. However, the reasons for its demise are misinformed.

Fish Oil: VERY Important. Sometimes Harmful. Why?

June 9, 2015 Jonathan B2 Comments

When it comes to scientific verification, Fish Oil is like supplement mecca. Yet somehow, despite all its benefits, its delivery still gets royally messed up and many people who take one probably aren't doing anything at all. You'd almost have to be trying in order to do that! Come inside for my little secret about what usually goes wrong.......shhhhhhhhhh..............