Articles on medications, supplements, and environmental wellness.
"Take it with food" is one of the most repeated pieces of medicine-cabinet advice. It sounds sensible, and it rarely hurts. But when researchers went looking for proof that it protects your stomach, they came back nearly empty-handed. Here is what the evidence does and doesn't support, and how to decide for yourself.
Read article →Have you ever wondered why some drugs are taken once daily, while others need several doses throughout the day? This article is for you. Half-life - how long the body takes to clear half a dose is the reason why, and we explain why it's important to your dosing schedule.
Read article →Despite all of the health issues directly related to and caused by cigarette smoking, a lot of people continue to do so. Use this interactive map to see how your state ranks in number of smokers, percentage of residents who smoke and even the number of people who tried quitting last year.
Read article →A scientific review of Melatonin, Magnesium, Valerian, Diphenhydramine, Trazodone and Zolpidem and how each of them ranks against the same criteria, even "next-morning effects". Verdicts draw on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2017 clinical practice guideline and the studies cited below.
Read article →It's one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, and it's usually cheap, simple, and effective. But "take one tablet daily" leaves out a lot of details that actually determine how well it works for you.
Read article →Grapefruit is one of those foods with a split reputation. Nutritionists praise it; pharmacists warn about it. Both are right.
Read article →For GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), Dulaglutide (Trulicity), and Liraglutide (Victoza/Saxenda), the "rules" of supplementation are unique. Because these drugs work by slowing down your stomach emptying and altering your insulin response, the primary concerns are preventing extreme blood sugar drops (hypoglycemia) and managing significant gastrointestinal side effects. For a more personal and precise analysis of your specific health profile we suggest you try our Zoimetrics Health Analysis, and as always, check with your doctor before modifying any prescription drug plan.
Read article →A simple Google search will quickly reveal the top medications prescribed in the U.S. (most frequently prescribed by volume). Our 4 heavy hitters are Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Amlodipine (Norvasc), Levothyroxine (Synthroid) and Lisinopril (Zestril). Did you know there are foods/nutritional supplements that you should avoid when taking these medications? There are also considerations to certain supplements given that they may intensify or increase the medication's efficacy, effectively increasing the dosage that you may already be taking. For a more precise measure we suggest you try our Zoimetrics Health Analysis, and as always, check with your doctor before modifying any prescription drug plan.
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