#science Articles
Everything we've published tagged 'science'.
Nutrition
The Truth About Detox Teas and Cleanses
December 06, 2024
Detox teas and juice cleanses are heavily marketed. Here's an honest, evidence-based look at what they actually do, and what the body alread
Kerala Wellness
Panchakarma: Understanding Ayurveda's Detox Tradition
October 23, 2024
Panchakarma is Ayurveda's structured therapeutic cleansing tradition, widely offered in Kerala. What it involves, and what to know before co
Kerala Wellness
Ayurveda and Modern Wellness: Where They Overlap
September 25, 2024
Ayurveda and modern wellness science approach health differently, but they overlap more than people expect. Here's where the two genuinely a
Spirulina
Spirulina and Allergies: What to Watch For
September 21, 2024
Spirulina is generally well tolerated, but genuine allergic reactions and sensitivities do occur. Here's what to watch for and who should be
Spirulina
How Spirulina Is Farmed: From Pond to Powder
September 17, 2024
A behind-the-scenes look at how spirulina actually gets from a cultivation pond to the powder in a supplement jar.
Spirulina
The Phycocyanin Pigment: What Makes Spirulina Blue-Green
September 05, 2024
Phycocyanin is the pigment behind spirulina's blue-green colour, and one of its most researched compounds. Here's what it actually does in t
Spirulina
Blue-Green Algae Confusion: Spirulina vs. Chlorella vs. Toxic Algae
August 28, 2024
Spirulina and chlorella are often confused, and both are sometimes mixed up with genuinely toxic blue-green algae. Here's how to tell them a
Spirulina
Spirulina and Weight Management: Separating Fact From Hype
August 24, 2024
Spirulina is often marketed as a weight-loss aid. Here's a grounded look at what the evidence actually supports, versus common marketing cla
Spirulina
Spirulina for Eye Health: The Zeaxanthin Connection
August 16, 2024
Spirulina contains meaningful amounts of zeaxanthin, a compound linked to eye health research. Here's what that actually means in practice.
Ganoderma
Ganoderma for Athletes: Recovery and Endurance Claims Examined
August 12, 2024
Athletes increasingly use Ganoderma alongside training. Here's an honest look at what's traditionally claimed versus what current research a
Ganoderma
The Cordyceps and Ganoderma Difference: Two Adaptogens Compared
August 08, 2024
Cordyceps and Ganoderma are both mushroom-derived adaptogens, but they're associated with quite different traditional uses. Here's how they
Ganoderma
Ganoderma and Blood Sugar: What Early Research Suggests
July 27, 2024
What early research says about Ganoderma and blood sugar regulation, and why caution is warranted for anyone on diabetes medication.