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Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body, including normal muscle and nerve function, energy production, electrolyte balance, bone health and protein synthesis. But when shopping for a magnesium supplement, one question comes up repeatedly: Which type of magnesium should I take? Magnesium supplements come in several forms, and the molecule attached to magnesium can influence its absorption, digestive effects, elemental magnesium content and how the supplement is typical …

If you live with bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, or unpredictable digestive symptoms, you may already suspect that certain foods are making things worse. The difficult part is figuring out which foods actually matter to you. We’re now offering the CanAlt inFoods® IBS Test, a targeted blood test designed specifically to help identify potential dietary triggers in people with IBS. Unlike broad food-sensitivity panels, this test focuses on 18 foods selected specif …

Shilajit has quickly become one of the more talked-about natural supplements in the wellness and performance world. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, this dark, resin-like substance is collected from mountainous regions and contains a complex mixture of fulvic acids, humic substances, minerals and other naturally occurring compounds. It is often promoted for everything from testosterone and energy to brain health and longevity. Some of those claims are much further ahead of the science t …

Glutamine has been a staple in sports nutrition for decades, but its reputation has changed considerably over the years. It was once marketed primarily as a muscle-building and recovery supplement. Today, the more interesting research may actually involve something different: intestinal health, immune function, recovery during periods of heavy physical stress, and maintaining normal physiological function when the body's demand for glutamine increases. That distinction matters because glutamine …

Coenzyme Q10, better known as CoQ10, is a naturally occurring compound that helps the body produce cellular energy while protecting cells from oxidative stress. Although the body makes CoQ10 naturally, levels may decline with age. Certain health conditions and medications—particularly cholesterol-lowering statins—may also reduce circulating CoQ10. This has made CoQ10 a popular supplement for mitochondrial function, cardiovascular wellness, healthy aging and statin support. What Is Co …