Have you heard the news? There’s a certain supplement in the spotlight right now, thanks to recently released research straight from the COSMOS. Okay, so, it wasn’t beamed down to us from the heavens. COSMOS, which stands for COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, is a large-scale clinical trial exploring the potential benefits of both […]
Have you noticed a subtle theme to our recent blog posts? In preparation for the adventurous eats of the holiday season, we’ve been knee-deep in tummy trouble topics. Chewing on everything from digestive enzyme myths to probiotic strain research, the Woodstock Vitamins blog has been a veritable smorgasbord of gut health information. But we’re going […]
Which is longer — your Thanksgiving grocery list or the nights you’ve spent awake, anxiously awaiting the digestive repercussions of unfettered feasting? If it’s the latter, don’t worry, because you’re not alone! In fact, roughly 2 out of every 3 Americans struggle with some kind of stomach issue, which means this time of year is […]
Okay, so, maybe you eat a few too many cookies and a few too few veggies on a regular basis. As long as you pop a multivitamin every day, you should be fine, right? Wrong. Multivitamins aren’t really the one-a-day space food that they’re made out to be. For all our advancements in the technological […]
They say if you can’t laugh at yourself, life just isn’t much fun. And you know what? We think the wellness industry could learn a thing or two about that! We’ve been known to throw a few jabs at its expense — calling out snake oil salesmen, keeping it real about skeevy marketing tactics, et […]
Crack open a cold one, fellow wellness seeker! A cold kombucha, that is. Today, we’re uncovering the facts about a health trend bandwagon that over a million people have jumped on — probiotics. Like most ultra-popular vitamins, probiotic supplements are shrouded in myths, misconceptions, and marketing tactics. While it shouldn’t be our job, as consumers, […]
Yep, you read that title right! If the 5 omega-3 supplement myths we already debunked didn’t make a splash, the following 5 surely will. But why is it that omega-3 supplements are surrounded by murky waters of misinformation in the first place? We took this humble inquiry to Woodstock Vitamins’ big fish and notorious boat […]
So. You had one too many hot dogs at the end-of-summer barbecue and now your tummy hurts. While we do hope you’re not currently stuck on your aunt’s toilet as you’re reading this, we hope most of all that you know you’re not alone. In fact, nearly 70 million people in America struggle with digestive […]
Did you know that fish-based omega-3 supplements can help you see underwater? Or that their heart-healthy benefits are enough to prevent cardiac arrest with no other lifestyle changes? Or how about this one: Too much of an omega-3 supplement can make you develop scales and gills like the aquatic creatures from which it’s sourced. None […]
There are a lot of preconceived notions about us Americans out there — we love baseball, hot dogs, and the 4th of July. We’re individualistic workaholics with a penchant for fast food and controlling our own destinies. And, of course, we’re protein-crazed carnivores, gobbling up excessive amounts of red meat like it’s going out of […]
Being a modern human is glamorous, isn’t it? Day to day, we juggle full-time work, family responsibilities, and (hopefully) social lives, all while desperately trying to grasp that elusive thing called “good health.” Suffice it to say, we’re spread a little thin. As a result, most of us don’t have the time or energy for […]
With the scorching summer sun beating down every day, wouldn’t it be nice to discover an accessible, anti-inflammatory remedy that cools and calms the body? For that, we look to the sea! Or more specifically, to our iridescent friends who live in its waters, scaly and slippery alike. That’s right folks, it’s yet another blog […]
Have you ever wondered if there was some magical elixir that could launch your so-so sense of health into the realm of greatness? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us spend our days feeling weighed down and worn down, looking for that missing puzzle piece to help us feel better and live better. The […]
Have you caught wind of the magical potion from the ocean that’s sweeping the nation, boasting heart, skin, brain, and anti-inflammatory benefits? It might sound fishy, but unlike other viral vitamins and trending supplements, this one isn’t a red herring. Omega-3 fatty acids — derived from the scaly sealife of the deep blue — have […]
When was the last time you scarfed down a (BPA-free) can of (wild-caught) sardines for breakfast? If it was any time in the last decade, then you can probably skip this blog. Chances are, you’re already getting your recommended intake of the fishy, fatty acid known as omega-3. But if you’re like us and can’t […]
Anyone remember those once-hilarious, now-cringe “Got Milk?” ads that featured celebrities sporting milk mustaches to promote strong bones? Ah, those were the (pre-oat milk) days. Healthy bones are no joke though — except for your funny bone. Thanks to some pretty powerful marketing campaigns like that one, most of us think of calcium as the […]
Are we really kicking off National Bone Health and Osteoporosis Prevention Month with a clickbait title? Yes, we are! Except, it’s not actually clickbait, though calcium has been a hot topic for a while now. The mineral is popping off for good reason, as more than 40% of Americans are not meeting the requirements for calcium […]
Supplement trends and fads almost never pan out. Collagen, though, is a fantastic exception to that rule. That doesn’t mean it is the magical, skin-tightening, fountain-of-youth-in-a-powder that the wellness industry likes to hype it up as, though. Collagen is so great. So much so, Dr. Neal formulated his own and made the Woodstock Vitamins Collagen […]
