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Jessica Medson

Nutrition Specialist

Jessica Medson is a nutrition specialist at HealthFare, where she researches and reviews the science behind supplement ingredients and translates peer-reviewed human studies into practical, honest guidance.

Articles by Jessica

Activated Charcoal

The Evidence-Based Guide to How Activated Charcoal Works - and When It Doesn't

Akkermansia muciniphila

The mucus-layer microbe at the center of metabolic health research

Aloe Vera

What clinical research actually shows about this ancient botanical

Apple Cider Vinegar

The fermented pantry staple with a growing body of clinical research behind it

Ashwagandha vs Rhodiola

Two leading adaptogens compared - stress, energy, and mood, grounded in clinical evidence.

Banaba Leaf

The tropical leaf behind corosolic acid - what human research actually shows

Beet Root

The dietary nitrate source backed by multiple meta-analyses for blood pressure, endurance, and recovery

Benfotiamine

A fat-soluble vitamin B1 derivative with significantly higher bioavailability than standard thiamine -- here is what decades of clinical research actually show.

Bilberry

One of nature's richest sources of anthocyanins — what the clinical evidence actually says about its uses, doses, and safety.

Bitter Melon

A tropical fruit used for centuries in traditional medicine — here is what modern clinical research actually shows.

Boric Acid

A feminine intimate-care ingredient used in vaginal suppositories to support a healthy vaginal pH. Here is how the vaginal environment works, how boric acid is used, and the safety that genuinely matters.

Butcher's Broom

A well-studied botanical with real clinical data behind its use for leg health and circulation support.

Ceylon Cinnamon

True cinnamon explained - what clinical research shows about blood sugar, lipids, and safety.

Chlorophyll

The green pigment behind plants' energy production - and what decades of human research reveals about its role in human health

Chromium Picolinate

A trace mineral bound to picolinic acid - studied for blood sugar support, appetite regulation, and carbohydrate craving reduction.

D-Aspartic Acid

A naturally occurring amino acid linked to hormone signaling — with results that depend heavily on who takes it.

Devil's Claw

A research-reviewed look at the southern African root studied for joint and back pain support.

Fadogia Agrestis

A West African herb with growing supplement popularity and very thin human evidence

Fenugreek

The Ancient Seed With a Surprisingly Strong Research Record

Fermented Black Garlic

Ancient superfood, modern science: the clinical research behind fermented black garlic and S-allyl cysteine

Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu)

The Ancient Chinese Longevity Root - Separating Proven Science from Traditional Claims

French Maritime Pine Bark

A polyphenol-rich bark extract with decades of clinical research behind it - here is what the evidence actually says.

Ginger Root

One of the most clinically studied botanicals - here is what 109 human trials actually show.

Ginkgo Biloba

Ancient tree, modern science - here is what randomized trials actually show

Glutathione

Your body's master antioxidant - here is what clinical research actually shows about supplementing it

Graviola (Soursop)

A tropical fruit packed with antioxidants - here is what peer-reviewed research actually shows.

Green Tea Extract (EGCG)

A concentrated polyphenol with consistent clinical evidence for cardiovascular support, modest metabolic benefits, and a safety profile that rewards careful dosing.

Gymnema Sylvestre

The ancient sugar destroyer - what modern research shows about its effects on blood sugar, sweet cravings, and metabolic health

Hawthorn Berry

Centuries of traditional use, now supported by more than a dozen placebo-controlled clinical trials

Hyaluronic Acid

Your body's built-in moisturizer - backed by over a dozen human clinical trials

L-Carnitine

The clinical science behind carnitine: fat transport, recovery, and metabolic health explained

L-Glutamine

The conditionally essential amino acid behind gut integrity, exercise recovery, and immune support

Licorice Root

Ancient botanical, modern evidence: what clinical research actually shows about Glycyrrhiza glabra.

Lithium Orotate

Low-dose lithium as a dietary supplement -- what the population data and preclinical science actually show

Mullein Leaf

A centuries-old respiratory herb now backed by phytochemical science - here is what the evidence actually shows.

Multi-Collagen Peptides

From skin elasticity to joint comfort - here is what human research shows about hydrolyzed collagen

Myo-Inositol

The second-messenger molecule research has linked to hormonal balance, insulin sensitivity, and nervous system support

NAC vs Glutathione

Two ingredients. One pathway. Here is what the clinical evidence actually says about which works better and for whom.

NAD+ (Nicotinamide)

Inside every cell, NAD+ powers energy production and DNA repair. Here is what human research actually shows about supplementing its precursors.

Panax Ginseng

The research-backed adaptogen for energy, cognitive function, and metabolic health - with honest numbers from 10 verified clinical trials

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

The B-vitamin behind your body's energy engine - and a growing area of skin and cardiovascular research

Plant Sterols

Backed by hundreds of clinical trials, plant sterols are one of the most evidence-supported dietary strategies for helping maintain healthy LDL cholesterol levels already in the normal range.

Potassium Iodide

An FDA-recognized emergency thyroid-blocking agent - not a daily supplement. Here is what the science actually says.

Psyllium Husk

The most clinically studied soluble fiber for digestive health, cholesterol, and blood sugar support.

Pygeum

The African bark extract with one of the strongest clinical evidence bases among botanical prostate supplements

Rhodiola Rosea

The adaptogen with decades of clinical research behind it - and honest limits you should know about.

Rutin

A plant-derived flavonoid with documented clinical evidence for vascular support, antioxidant enzyme activity, and capillary integrity.

Saw Palmetto

What 30+ clinical trials reveal about the most-studied prostate botanical

Saw Palmetto vs Pygeum

Two proven botanicals, one smarter choice for your urinary wellness goals

Skullcap

A traditional nerve tonic with a growing body of modern clinical research

Stinging Nettle

Prostate comfort, inflammation, and seasonal support - what clinical trials actually show about Urtica dioica

Tongkat Ali

Supporting testosterone, stress resilience, and male vitality - here is what the clinical evidence actually shows

Tribulus Terrestris

What the clinical research actually shows about sexual health, testosterone, and performance

Valerian Root

One of the oldest herbal sleep aids in recorded medicine - here is an honest look at what the clinical evidence actually shows.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

The original B vitamin - essential for energy, heart muscle, and nerve function, with clinical trial data to back it up.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

The essential coenzyme powering energy production and antioxidant defense in every cell

White Kidney Bean

A clinically studied alpha-amylase inhibitor derived from Phaseolus vulgaris - here is what the evidence actually shows.

Yohimbine

What the clinical evidence actually shows - and why the safety profile demands serious attention

Ashwagandha

The most-studied adaptogen for stress. Strong human evidence for a calmer stress response and better sleep, more modest evidence elsewhere, and a few real safety details worth knowing.

Berberine

A plant alkaloid best known for metabolic support, with a real evidence base for blood sugar and cholesterol, real limits, and real drug interactions worth understanding.

Cayenne (Capsaicin)

The compound that makes chili peppers hot has real, repeatable effects on metabolism and appetite. The catch: the effects are consistent but small, and the honest framing matters.

Magnesium

The form of magnesium you choose changes how well it absorbs and what it is good for. Here is how glycinate, citrate, and oxide actually differ, and how to pick.

Melatonin

A timing signal, not a sedative. Melatonin has real evidence for falling asleep faster and adjusting to a new schedule, and one of the clearest "less is more" dosing stories in supplements.

NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)

A cysteine-derived antioxidant and glutathione building block, with a genuinely interesting mechanism, an important regulatory footnote, and evidence that is more nuanced than the marketing suggests.

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