Creatine vs Collagen After 50: What Does the Evidence Say?
SOLD AS A PAIR, BUT NOT IN THE SAME EVIDENCE TIER Creatine ~1.2–1.4 kg extra lean mass, with lifting Can
SOLD AS A PAIR, BUT NOT IN THE SAME EVIDENCE TIER Creatine ~1.2–1.4 kg extra lean mass, with lifting Can
THE FIBER IS WORTH IT. THE “MAXXING” IS OPTIONAL. The Sweet Spot 25–29 g/day: biggest risk reduction (Lancet) Most people
REAL MEDICINE, WITH A WELLNESS INDUSTRY RUNNING AHEAD OF IT Medical-Grade HBOT FDA-cleared for 13 specific conditions Wellness and anti-aging
“PROMISING BIOLOGY, UNPROVEN MEDICINE” Oral NMN / NR Reliably raises blood NAD+ levels Health benefits: mixed across trials IV NAD+
A REAL BENEFIT FOR SOME, A MEASURED RISK FOR OTHERS Mild OSA + CPAP 47% AHI reduction in small preliminary
LAB-PRECISE DOESN’T MEAN DAY-TO-DAY STABLE Technical Reliability DunedinPACE: ICC ~0.96–0.97 Same sample, same result, reliably Biological Reliability Only “moderate,” 0.4–0.7
APPROVED FOR UNDERARMS ≠ APPROVED FOR HANDS AND FEET Botox FDA-approved 2004, underarms only 80–82% response, temporary, repeat needed miraDry
THREE CLAIMS, ONE CONSISTENT VERDICT — AND ONE EXCEPTION Daytime Eye Strain 2023 Cochrane review: “probably no difference” AAO: doesn’t
WHAT THE RESEARCH ACTUALLY SUPPORTS Stress & Wellbeing Real, replicated effect g=0.45–0.69, p<.001 23-RCT meta-analysis Productivity / ROI “No conclusions
2026 WELLNESS PRODUCT LAUNCH TIMELINE Jan CES launches Apr Peri wearable May Fitbit Air, Oura 5 Late 2026 Gym Nano