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Sleepmaxxing: The Sleep Trend Fact-Checked for ...

The sleepmaxxing trend promises better sleep through tape, trackers and bedtime drinks. Here is what the research supports for recovery and performance, and which hacks to skip.

Sleepmaxxing: The Sleep Trend Fact-Checked for ...

The sleepmaxxing trend promises better sleep through tape, trackers and bedtime drinks. Here is what the research supports for recovery and performance, and which hacks to skip.

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How to Choose a Supplement in South Africa: Lab...

What the SAHPRA disclaimer on your supplement means, how to read a label and a certificate of analysis, and the red flags that should make you put a product back.

How to Choose a Supplement in South Africa: Lab...

What the SAHPRA disclaimer on your supplement means, how to read a label and a certificate of analysis, and the red flags that should make you put a product back.

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Do Gummy Supplements Work? Dosing, Sugar and Qu...

Gummy supplements can work, but quality varies. Here is what research shows about absorption vs tablets, label accuracy, sugar and sweeteners, pectin vs gelatine, child safety and how to choose...

Do Gummy Supplements Work? Dosing, Sugar and Qu...

Gummy supplements can work, but quality varies. Here is what research shows about absorption vs tablets, label accuracy, sugar and sweeteners, pectin vs gelatine, child safety and how to choose...

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Cordyceps for Running and Endurance: What the R...

Cordyceps is popular with runners, but the evidence is small and mixed. Here is what the trials show for VO2max and endurance, what matters more for Comrades and parkrun, and...

Cordyceps for Running and Endurance: What the R...

Cordyceps is popular with runners, but the evidence is small and mixed. Here is what the trials show for VO2max and endurance, what matters more for Comrades and parkrun, and...

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Kanna (Sceletium): South Africa's Mood Herb Exp...

Kanna (sceletium) is a Karoo succulent with a long San and Khoi history. Here is how mesembrine works, what the clinical trials show, the serious antidepressant interaction and the benefit-sharing...

Kanna (Sceletium): South Africa's Mood Herb Exp...

Kanna (sceletium) is a Karoo succulent with a long San and Khoi history. Here is how mesembrine works, what the clinical trials show, the serious antidepressant interaction and the benefit-sharing...

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Blue Lotus Flower: Effects, Legal Status and Sa...

Blue lotus tea is trending, but what does Nymphaea caerulea actually do? Here is what is known about its history, chemistry, safety and legal status, and how little human research...

Blue Lotus Flower: Effects, Legal Status and Sa...

Blue lotus tea is trending, but what does Nymphaea caerulea actually do? Here is what is known about its history, chemistry, safety and legal status, and how little human research...