Why Healthy People Need Supplements

From eNewsletter 10/14/2026

DID YOU KNOW that a study from Proceedings of the Nutrition Society pokes a hole in the common belief that healthy people don't need supplements?

When researchers gave a daily multivitamin to apparently healthy adults, they were surprised to find that many weren't so well-nourished after all: at the start, 40% were low in folate, 34% in vitamin B12, and a striking 83% had low or borderline riboflavin (B2). After 12 weeks of supplementing, several of these B-vitamin levels improved significantly, and homocysteine - a marker tied to heart and brain health - dropped by 33%.

If hidden nutrient shortfalls lurk in people who look perfectly healthy, how useful is the standard trope to "only supplement if you're deficient" when most people never get their nutrient levels checked in the first place?

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Collagen Boosts and Repairs

From eNewsletter 10/12/2026

DID YOU KNOW that the news about collagen just seems to get better?

Results of a study from European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found hydrolyzed collagen supplementation offers numerous dermatological benefits and is overall very well tolerated.

A massive study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum purports that collagen supplements can improve skin health and ease osteoarthritis symptoms, especially when taken consistently over longer periods. Researchers also found modest benefits for muscle and tendon health.

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The Forgotten Organ | Work From Home?

From eNewsletter 10/7/2026

DID YOU KNOW know that working-from-home makes you move less, according to a study in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity?

Researchers tracked hybrid workers with thigh-worn motion sensors, comparing each person against themselves on office versus remote days, and on remote days. People sat about 44 extra minutes and logged roughly 58 fewer minutes of movement. The reason is simple: an office day has built-in activity that quietly breaks up sitting, while a home setup doesn't.

The fix doesn't require a gym overhaul, just a little intention. Standing during Zoom calls or pace during phone calls, take a 10-minute walk in place or a coffee break. Use a timer to stand up every 30-45 minutes, do a lap around the block between meetings, or recreate a "commute" with a short walk to bookend your day.

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