Behind the Counter: Insights from a Pharmacist

Practical, pharmacist-backed insights to help you make smarter decisions about your health.

Behind the Counter: Insights from a Pharmacist

Cozy bedroom with warm lighting and a magnesium supplement on the bed side table

Magnesium Glycinate: What the Research Says Abo...

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the human body. It serves as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions involved in energy production, muscle contraction, nerve...

Magnesium Glycinate: What the Research Says Abo...

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the human body. It serves as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions involved in energy production, muscle contraction, nerve...

GILA Sustain creatine monohydrate powder with a scoop, glass of water, and journal on a kitchen counter in a bright home setting.

The Science Behind Creatine Monohydrate: Benefi...

From the Weight Room to the Research Lab Back in the early 1990s, when I was trying to push past my own lifting plateaus, a tub of creatine powder was...

The Science Behind Creatine Monohydrate: Benefi...

From the Weight Room to the Research Lab Back in the early 1990s, when I was trying to push past my own lifting plateaus, a tub of creatine powder was...

A happy, active senior couple pose together outside. The image has a title "Is NMN Worth the Hype?"

Is NMN Worth the Hype? The Ultimate Guide to NA...

As a clinical pharmacist with experience spanning retail, hospital, human, and veterinary medicine since the mid-1990s, my career has been built on evidence-based practice. I maintain active licensure in more...

Is NMN Worth the Hype? The Ultimate Guide to NA...

As a clinical pharmacist with experience spanning retail, hospital, human, and veterinary medicine since the mid-1990s, my career has been built on evidence-based practice. I maintain active licensure in more...

A male pharmacist in a white coat hands a patient a prescription medication

Your Pharmacist Isn’t Judging You, But What You...

A lot of people wonder if their pharmacist is judging what they’re picking up. It’s a common thought, and one that keeps a lot of people from being fully honest...

Your Pharmacist Isn’t Judging You, But What You...

A lot of people wonder if their pharmacist is judging what they’re picking up. It’s a common thought, and one that keeps a lot of people from being fully honest...

The legs and feet of a woman in a bedroom, standing on a scale

When to Stop Losing Weight on GLP-1s (And How t...

The rise of GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide has transformed weight management from an uphill battle into a more manageable journey. But because these medications are so effective at...

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When to Stop Losing Weight on GLP-1s (And How t...

The rise of GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide has transformed weight management from an uphill battle into a more manageable journey. But because these medications are so effective at...

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A man's arms are seen adding seasoning to a plate of grilled meat

Protein: The Foundation of Muscle, Metabolism, ...

In the world of nutrition, carbohydrates and fats usually grab the headlines... and the most shelf space at the supermarket. But as a pharmacist, I see firsthand that protein is the...

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Protein: The Foundation of Muscle, Metabolism, ...

In the world of nutrition, carbohydrates and fats usually grab the headlines... and the most shelf space at the supermarket. But as a pharmacist, I see firsthand that protein is the...

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