Protocols

What studies used for one goal, or for one group of people: the dose, the timing and what they found.

Each protocol describes what studies used, for one goal or for one group of people. It is not advice for you: talk to a doctor before you start a supplement.

Protocols by supplement

Each one is a way to take one supplement for one goal, as studies did.

Calcium4 protocols

Calcium for blood pressureWhat trials of more calcium used in people with normal blood pressure, and how small the drop was.
Calcium for bonesWhat trials of calcium used to protect the bones of older adults, and how small the effect on fractures was.
Calcium for pre-eclampsiaWhat trials of calcium in pregnancy used to prevent pre-eclampsia, and why newer reviews found a smaller effect.
Calcium for premenstrual syndromeWhat trials of calcium used to ease premenstrual symptoms, and how strong the evidence is.

Collagen3 protocols

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)2 protocols

Electrolytes3 protocols

Fiber3 protocols

Fish oil4 protocols

Glutathione1 protocol

Glutathione for lighter skinWhat trials of glutathione by mouth used to lighten skin colour, and how strong their results are.

Hyaluronic acid2 protocols

Iodine2 protocols

Iron3 protocols

Magnesium4 protocols

Omega-3 fatty acids1 protocol

Omega-3 for blood pressureWhat trials of EPA and DHA used for blood pressure, and how much it fell.

Potassium2 protocols

Prebiotics3 protocols

Probiotics3 protocols

Vitamin B122 protocols

Vitamin B92 protocols

Vitamin C2 protocols

Vitamin D2 protocols

Vitamin K2 protocols

Zinc4 protocols