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Do collagen supplements actually work? Learn the facts about this popular supplement.

Here’s the real deal on what collagen can—and can’t—do for you.

www.precisionnutrition.com/collagen-benefits

Read this before dumping that powder in your coffee.

Fish oil and omega-3 fats:

How to be safer with your supplements.

www.precisionnutrition.com/fish-oil-dangerous

Everyone knows that fish oil is awesome. It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, which do so many fantastic things in the body. Indeed, for the last few years almost every health expert has recommended a varied intake of omega-3 fats as well as fish oil supplementation.

However, lately, fish oil has come under fire. Some claim that fish oil could be hurting instead of helping us. That we’re consuming too much. That we’re in danger. In today’s article, we’ll review the latest research paper that’s confused and bewildered many people. And we’ll help you make sense of the controversy.

Surprising supplements

Five effective nutrients you've never heard of

www.precisionnutrition.com/surprising-supplements

While some supplements are useless, and some may be downright dangerous, others show proven benefits to human health and performance. Surprisingly, some of the best remain relatively unknown. In this informative article, Brian St. Pierre examines the evidence in favor of several lesser-known supplement stars.

All About Where Vitamin Supplements Come From

www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-vitamin-supplements

Where do vitamin supplements actually come from? You may be shocked to find out.

All About Greens Supplements

www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-greens-supplements

Greens supplements can function as a serving of fruits and vegetables, and contain vitamins, minerals, fibre, and phytonutrients. With supplements, it’s actually pretty easy being green!

All about probiotics:

How to get them from both food and supplements.

www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-probiotics

Whether it’s prebiotic or probiotic, learn how to care for all your zillions of biotics, aka friendly bacteria.

All About Algae Supplements

www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-algae

We know by now that we should eat fish oil to get beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. But think… where did the fish get it from? Hint: Check the sides of your fishtank or the sand on the beach.

Research Review:

Stress and supplements

www.precisionnutrition.com/research-cortisol-phosphatidylserine

Should Santa have put phosphatidylserine on his Christmas wish list?

Protein supplements:

Is protein absorption the problem?

www.precisionnutrition.com/rr-whey-too-much

Little Miss Muffet drank a 50 gram whey protein shake. Miss Muffet can absorb 10 grams every hour. How long does it take for Miss Muffet to absorb all the protein?

Informal Experiments: Do greens supplements improve acid/base status?

www.precisionnutrition.com/ie-greens-supps-results

Greens supplements are marketed as magical health potions that can improve the way you look, the way you feel, and the way you perform. At least that’s what they say in the ads…PN’s intrepid volunteer research subjects tackle the acid-base question and pee into cups, all in the name of PN science! What did they find out?

Precision Nutrition Approved: Our favorite nutritional supplements.

www.precisionnutrition.com/supplements

Although we're a nutrition coaching & certification company, we get a lot of questions about nutritional supplements. Here we outline some of our favorites.

The 3 supplements I recommend

www.precisionnutrition.com/3-supplements-i-recommend

Nowadays, a good portion of my face-time with clients and athletes is spent discussing nutritional supplements – which ones work, which don’t. Which ones are safe, which ones may be dangerous. Which ones are clean and which may contain banned substances. Yet my supplement approach is really simple…and I want to share it with you today.

How to improve your gut health: 5 research-backed strategies

Got gas, bloating, and toilet troubles? Here's help.

www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-improve-gut-health

Improve your microbiome, improve your health.

Nutrition and mental health: What (and how) to eat

Create a diet that supports YOUR mental and emotional well-being.

www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-and-mental-health

No one food or supplement is king.

FAQ: PN Level 1 Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coaching Certification

Answers to the most frequently asked questions.

www.precisionnutrition.com/precision-nutrition-sleep-stress-management-recovery-coaching-certification-faq

Everything you need to know.

How a laid-off factory worker became one of the world’s top nutrition coaches.

Get ready to be inspired and learn from his success.

www.precisionnutrition.com/dan-garner-profile

How did a guy with no advanced degrees become one of the world’s top nutrition coaches? And what can he teach…you? The answers may surprise you.

PCOS: 3 evidence-based strategies that really work

You can feel better without extreme measures

www.precisionnutrition.com/what-is-pcos

What you need to know about nutrition, exercise, and supplements.

How to sleep better—when nothing helps you sleep better.

Three strategies you probably haven't tried.

www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-get-better-sleep

Believe it: These practices work.

The truth about adrenal fatigue.

A different, often-overlooked problem might be why you feel so tired.

www.precisionnutrition.com/what-is-adrenal-fatigue

You deserve to feel better.

Precision Nutrition Certified Coach Spotlight: Nicolas Gunn

How he turned his love of Arnold Schwarzenegger and muscle gain into a successful business niche.

www.precisionnutrition.com/precision-nutrition-certification-grads-nicolas-gunn

He changed lots of lives in the process—including his own.

The real secret to losing belly fat, according to science.

Learn six steps that actually work.

www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-lose-belly-fat

(This isn’t the story you think it is.)

What are BCAAs—and are they worth it?

Learn the benefits, risks, and whether they’re right for YOU.

www.precisionnutrition.com/what-are-bcaas-benefits

Here’s the truth, according to science.

The Keto diet plan: Your complete how-to guide

Learn what to eat and how to stick with it long-term.

www.precisionnutrition.com/keto-diet-plan

Here are the nutrition pitfalls to avoid.

“Should I take vitamin D?” Here’s what the science says.

How to know if this oft-recommended supplement is right for you.

www.precisionnutrition.com/stop-vitamin-d

Seems like everyone’s taking vitamin D… but should they?

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