r/supplement_research

I’m researching supplement habits for a wellness project and I’m really curious about creatine gummies. I know creatine powder is the standard, but gummies seem way easier for consistency.
For people who’ve tried them: did you actually notice results? Did you trust the dosage? Would third-party testing or lab reports make you more likely to buy them? Or do creatine gummies just feel like overpriced candy?

i am struggling to retain anything new for work lately and it is getting super frustrating. i find myself forgetting simple details just minutes after hearing them, and it feels like my brain is operating at half capacity.

there are so many recommendations online like lions mane or fish oil but it is hard to tell what is just marketing hype. if a specific supplement actually gave you a noticeable boost in your memory and recall please let me know what worked.

A well researched article on this topic. They concluded EOD is better than Daily.

Does the same apply in longevity or for supra physiological levels?

Has any women used creatine for a while and then stopped and had negative effects or do you just go back to how you used to be? Can your body still produce it on its own, is dependency a thing?

Any input on how you liked it or don’t like it? Hoping for women’s experience! I’m scared of the bloating lol 😂

currently 15 and 5,7 and im planning on taking something for growth soon if not then next year. the thing is i don’t know which peptides really help your height growth substantially any suggestions?

I want to take creatine but I have doubt about it that creatine causes hair loss/fall....

Please share your experiences or thoughts about it

Is it 100% True or false ??

I'm currently working on my dissertation in biomedical science, looking into saffron extract and its effects on mood and stress. I grew up in a culture where saffron was used pretty regularly, so I've always been curious about it, and now I'm looking into the actual research behind it.

I'm thinking about taking this in the direction of a clinical-dose, third-party tested gummy, and I genuinely don't know if that's something people would care about or if it's pointless.

Have you tried saffron supplements before? Did anything change? And honestly, does "clinical dose" or "third-party tested" mean anything to you when picking a supplement, or is it just noise at this point?

Not trying to sell anything, just trying to figure out if this is worth pursuing or if I'm overthinking it.

Does anyone know if West Peptides are a legitimate peptide company. They say they are US based and 3rd party tested but I just cannot find a ton of reviews about them. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hi yall

Long story short: lost 18lbs on reta (start weight 258 currently at 240)

But even with counting calories (2k a day + staying hydrated + eating a high protein diet) I am EXHAUSTED.

But the issue with me being extremely exhausted is that I am self employed and if I don’t have energy to work wellll im cooked cause I have rent + kids lol

Does anyone have any advice (besides caffeine already doing that) on a supplement or pep that has solid potential to help me maintain solid energy/focus while I am on reta on my weight loss journey?

Thx!

I've always associated creatine with bodybuilders and gym-goers, but lately I've seen more women talking about it for strength, recovery, and overall fitness.

For women (especially mums) who do Pilates:

• Have you tried creatine?
• If yes, what was your experience?
• If no, what's holding you back?
• When you hear "creatine," what's the first thing that comes to mind?

Genuinely curious how people see it these days.

I’ve been thinking about getting on peptides for a few different reasons. I’m planning on using Ghkcu to clear up my skin, I’m currently using 0.025% Tretinoin. Additionally, I’m considering Ipamorelin and Tesamorelin for muscle gain while remaining lean. However, I’ve heard that these two may cause bloating/puffiness, is there a way to counter that. I’m currently 17 (yes my parents are allowing me to use these), I don’t really have any facial bloat or bloat anywhere for that matter. I have around ~15% bf and I go to the gym consistently. Are peptides worth considering, or is something like anabolic steroids much better for this case? (I don’t really care about the health risks)