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Examine @examine.com · 30/09/2026

Body recomposition isn't just a fitness myth. Research suggests that building muscle while losing fat is possible, but the likelihood of achieving it depends on several factors, including training, body composition, and diet. Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260930 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 03/09/2026

There’s a popular belief that if you avoid sweet foods for long enough, eventually your body adapts and sugar becomes less appealing. But is this idea backed by evidence? Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260903 #examined #sugar #sweet #cravings

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Examine @examine.com · 19/08/2026

In a 2026 meta-analysis, drop-set training was shown to increase muscle growth as effectively as typical resistance training, in as little as half the time. But drop-set training is generally more difficult & unpleasant, so it won't be the ideal option for everyone. Read more: examine.news/bs260818

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Examine @examine.com · 14/07/2026

At Examine, we dig through thousands of studies per year. It’s a full-time job even for a team of scientists! Read our How to Read a Scientific Study Guide to learn how to approach, question, and interpret a study: examine.news/bs260714 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 16/06/2026

"Exercise snacks" are short bouts of physical activity. Although they might not provide all the same benefits as longer, more traditional workout sessions, exercise snacking can be a convenient way to improve health and fitness when time is limited. Read more: examine.news/bs260616 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 03/06/2026

In a 12-week clinical trial with 50 stressed out adults, taking a mushroom supplement improved sleep quality and various aspects of mood, but the effects were disappointingly small. Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260603 #examined #mushrooms #mood #energy

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Examine @examine.com · 28/05/2026

Come see us at @chla-absc.bsky.social in Québec City, June 2–5 🇨🇦 Since 2011, Examine has helped clinicians, students, and researchers cut through supplement noise. No ads, no sponsors, just evidence. Say hi to co-founder Sol Orwell at booth #15! Learn more: www.chla-absc.ca/welcome_to_c...

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Examine @examine.com · 11/05/2026

-- 𝘗.𝘚. Big news: The Supplement Navigator is live in Examine Clinician Edition! The ultimate tool for health professionals. Try it free for 7 days, then save over 20%: examine.news/bs260511-2

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Examine @examine.com · 11/05/2026

Yerba mate is often touted as a super healthy beverage. (And it might be!) But the research on this leaf still leaves a lot of questions about what its health effects really are. Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260511-1 #examined #yerbamate #health

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Examine @examine.com · 11/05/2026

Congrats to our Supplement Navigator early bird giveaway winners! Keri R., Alpha M. and Ian M. have each won a free 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 membership. Save over 20% on Examine Clinician Edition until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 12: examine.news/bs260511 #examined #health

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Examine @examine.com · 10/05/2026

Introducing the Supplement Navigator — research, screen interactions (with drugs too!), and build shareable client protocols in minutes. Included in Examine Clinician Edition. Try free for a week + save 20% until May 12: examine.news/bs260510 #examined #supplementNavigator #clinicianEdition #sale

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Examine @examine.com · 09/05/2026

With the Supplement Navigator, you can: ✅ Evaluate what supplements work for any condition or goal ✅ Check drug-supplement and supplement-supplement interactions ✅ Review safety, dosing, and timing ✅ Turn everything into a shareable protocol and patient-ready handout

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Examine @examine.com · 09/05/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: Save over 20% on Examine Clinician Edition, and get access to the Supplement Navigator. Sale ends May 12, 11:59 p.m. ET: examine.news/bs260509 #examined #health #nutrition #supplements

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Examine @examine.com · 07/05/2026

⁠𝘗.𝘚.: The Supplement Navigator is here — now in Examine Clinician Edition! The ultimate tool for health professionals: instantly check evidence, dosing & safety, screen interactions, and turn custom regimens into polished patient protocols in minutes. Learn how it works: vimeo.com/1180893880?s...

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Examine Clinician Edition: Full Supplement Navigator

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Examine @examine.com · 07/05/2026

In a clinical trial with over 2,000 older adults, a healthy lifestyle involving regular exercise, healthy diet, intellectual engagement, and vascular health monitoring improved cognitive function. Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260507 #examined #brainHealth #aging #lifestyle

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Examine @examine.com · 21/04/2026

If you’re at risk of kidney stones, eating lemons and limes might be a sweet strategy. In the right context, the citric acid in these fruits can inhibit oxalate-based kidney stones from forming. Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260421 #examined #kidney #lime #health

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Examine @examine.com · 15/04/2026

Berberine has been touted as a potent supplement for weight loss, but current evidence suggests this compound only helps a little for fat loss ... if at all. Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260415 #examined #berberine #weightLoss #fatLoss

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Examine @examine.com · 14/04/2026

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Examine @examine.com · 31/03/2026

In by far the largest ever clinical trial on cocoa, researchers found that supplementing with cocoa extract may prevent high blood pressure, but only if you have healthy blood pressure to begin with. Read our full breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260331 #examined #cocoa #bloodpressure

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Examine @examine.com · 30/03/2026

Check multiple drug–supplement and supplement–supplement interactions at once with the upgraded Safety Checker in Examine Pro. Join the early bird list for exclusive extra savings and prizes during our upcoming sale and get access to the Safety Checker and more: examine.news/bs260330-1 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 18/03/2026

Which is healthier: Three 5-minute walks throughout the day or one 15-minute walk? According to a recent study, the longer walk wins. Correlation isn‘t causation, but we think there might be something to this idea. Click the link to read our breakdown on this study: examine.news/bs260318 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 04/03/2026

Should people with atrial fibrillation quit coffee? Researchers put that question to the test in a groundbreaking new clinical trial. Click the link in our bio to read our full breakdown on this study. Read the full Editor’s Pick and other study summaries: examine.news/bs260304 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 19/02/2026

A new study adds to evidence that high-fiber foods like legumes often provide fewer calories than previously assumed, likely helping to explain why high-fiber diets can support weight loss. To read the full Editor’s Pick and other study summaries: examine.news/bs260219 #examined #nutrition

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Examine @examine.com · 29/01/2026

Magnesium is often suggested to improve sleep because it may calm the nervous system, but does it actually work? A recent study had participants take 250 mg 30-60 minutes before bed. They slept a little bit better but still felt fatigued during the day. Read more: examine.news/bs260129 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 14/01/2026

Emulsifiers are a class of food additives that help oil and water mix. They’re added to all sorts of foods, from bread and cookies to chocolate and cream. Do you avoid added emulsifiers? Read the full Editor’s Pick and other study summaries: examine.news/bs260114 #examined #emulsifiers #guthealth

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Examine @examine.com · 07/01/2026

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Examine @examine.com · 30/12/2025

Get the 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲, one of our most popular guides, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲! Learn which supplements to take, strategies to stay healthy, and much more! Healthy Aging & Longevity: examine.news/bs251230 P.S. Unlock all of Examine+ for 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳% 𝗼𝗳𝗳: examine.news/bs251230-1 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 18/12/2025

Iron supplements are often paired with vitamin C based on the idea that vitamin C improves iron absorption. But how well does the evidence support this claim? Read the full Editor’s Pick and other study summaries: examine.news/bs251218 ⁠ #examined #vitaminC #iron

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Examine @examine.com · 16/12/2025

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Examine @examine.com · 16/12/2025

Not sure which supplements are safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding? We've got you! Take the guesswork out of supplement safety during one of the most important stages of life. Access the tool: examine.news/bs251216 #examined #pregnancy #supplements #health

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Examine @examine.com · 01/12/2025

It’s been hypothesized that certain omega-3 metabolites might help with headaches by inhibiting hypersensitivity in cranial nerves. Omega-6 metabolites, meanwhile, may do the opposite. Read the full Editor’s Pick and other study summaries: examine.news/bs251201-1 #examined #omega3 #omega6 #diet

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Examine @examine.com · 28/11/2025

📢Examine Pro’s Supplement Navigator is almost here! Type in a health condition & add any supplements or medications your patient is taking to get a clear, evidence-based interactions & safety report. Take advantage of our Black Friday Sale & save on Examine Pro: examine.news/bs251128-2 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 07/10/2025

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Examine @examine.com · 25/09/2025

A study found that people ate 196 fewer calories per day on high-protein ultraprocessed diets versus low-protein versions. However, both groups still consumed excess calories. Protein helps reduce overeating, but whole foods remain the better choice! Learn more: examine.news/bs250925 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 10/09/2025

See how Examine Pro can transform your clinical practice 🚀 In this demo, co-founder Sol Orwell walks through key tools in Examine Pro, our new suite of tools for health professionals. Save time, cut through misinformation, and deliver better care for patients and clients. #examined #health

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Examine @examine.com · 04/09/2025

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Examine @examine.com · 04/09/2025

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Examine @examine.com · 01/09/2025

Examine Pro launches this week! 🎉 Built for health professionals, Pro gives you fast, evidence-based answers with tools like real-time safety checks, customizable handouts, and protocol builders, all powered by Examine’s trusted research. #examined #health #nutrition #supplements #HCP

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Examine @examine.com · 13/08/2025

Launching soon with Examine Pro, the Safety Database & Checker helps health professionals quickly evaluate supplement safety. The tool includes a safety summary, interactions, side effects, precautions, pregnancy & lactation guidance, quality concerns, and WADA status. #examined #pro

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Examine @examine.com · 24/07/2025

Check out the full how-to guide: examine.news/bs250724-1 #examined #ExamineAnywhere #browserExtension #chrome

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Examine @examine.com · 24/07/2025

Tired of flipping between tabs to fact-check health claims? We are too. That’s why we built 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: a Chrome extension that highlights health terms on any site and instantly shows you Examine’s evidence‑based insights. Give Examine Anywhere a try: examine.news/bs250724 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 16/07/2025

The Examine Safety Database Walkthrough video is live on our YouTube channel! Watch a quick tour of the Safety Database, one of three powerful tools in Examine Pro. Learn more & watch the video: examine.news/bs250716 Join the early bird list for Examine Pro: examine.news/bs250716-1 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 10/07/2025

The Protocol Builder helps health professionals create supplement protocols to improve your patients’ outcomes. It’s part of Examine Pro and allows you to: 🧠 Add supplement safety and dosage information 🎯 Customize protocols for goals and conditions 📄 Save, share, and print in seconds #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 28/06/2025

We’re exhibiting at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition from now until June 30, 2025 in Philadelphia! Drop by booth #2233 to learn how libraries can build on public health knowledge with Examine. 2025.alaannual.org #examined #ALAAC25

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Examine @examine.com · 24/06/2025

We’ll be exhibiting at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition on June 26-30, 2025 in Philadelphia! Drop by booth #2233 to learn how libraries can build on public health knowledge with Examine. 2025.alaannual.org #examined #ALAAC25

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Examine @examine.com · 17/06/2025

In this cross-sectional study, daily screen time of 2 hours or more was associated with less flourishing and more hyperactivity and aggression in children ages 3–5, but not in children ages 6 months to 2 years. Learn more: examine.news/bs250617-1 #examined #mentalhealth #screentime

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Examine @examine.com · 17/06/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. It’s part of Examine Pro (coming early July) & empowers health professionals to: 📚 Pull content directly from Examine 🎯 Customize for each client 📤 Share in seconds 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁: examine.news/bs250617 #examined #pro

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Examine @examine.com · 16/06/2025

In this systematic review of randomized controlled trials, social support enhanced weight loss for a small fraction of participants, but its overall effect was uncertain. Learn more: examine.news/bs250616-1 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 16/06/2025

Broccoli contains more protein than steak ... per calorie. Steak has about 10 times more protein than broccoli 𝘣𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, so you’d have to eat roughly 2 pounds (900 grams) of broccoli to get the amount of protein in 3.5 ounces (99 grams) of steak. Learn more: examine.news/bs250616 #examined

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Examine @examine.com · 13/06/2025

In this randomized crossover trial that had young adults eat diets high in ultraprocessed foods, the participants ate fewer calories and burned more calories if their diet was high in protein and lower in carbohydrates. Learn more: examine.news/bs250613 #examined #diet #ultraprocessedFood #fatLoss

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