The Verifier Lab Blog – Verifier Lab

Sep

September 2, 2025

Beetroot Juice Just Scored a Win for Older Adults’ Blood Pressure—Here’s the Data

If you like nutrition stories with hard numbers, this one’s for you. A new placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over trial from the University of Exeter (published online August 2025 in Free Radical Biology & Medicine) reports that concentrated, nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in older adults after just two weeks—and the effect seems to work through the oral microbiome.

Oct

October 9, 2024

General Health, Herbal Supplements, Supplement Testing

Saffron Supplements and Their Effect on Libido

Today, we're diving into a fascinating topic that many of you have asked about: saffron supplements and their effect on libido. You might know saffron as a luxurious spice, but did you know it has been studied for its potential benefits in boosting sexual health? Let's explore the science together.

Jan

January 10, 2024

Uncategorized

Harnessing the Power of Flaxseed: Lignans and their Anti-Cancer Potential

Today, we're delving into the fascinating realm of flaxseed and its powerful component, lignans, renowned for their potential anti-cancer effects. But as always, we're relying on scientific evidence only.

Jul

July 16, 2023

General Health, Herbal Supplements

Omega 3 Causes Atrial Fibrillation?

Some clinical trials have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may be associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder. People with the disorder have a five times greater likelihood of having a stroke.

Jul

July 12, 2023

Herbal Supplements, Supplement Testing

Fenugreek Supplement Benefits

Fenugreek has some solid scientific studies behind it for a whole range of health benefits, particularly for Men.

Apr

April 18, 2023

General Health, Herbal Supplements, Sports Supplements, Supplement Testing, Uncategorized

Science-Proven Benefits of BCAAs – Branch Chain Amino Acids

In this article we'll be exploring the science proven benefits of BCAAs (Branch Chain Amino Acids) and why they might just be the secret weapon you need to take your fitness routine to the next level.

Mar

March 29, 2023

General Health, Herbal Supplements, Sports Supplements, Supplement Testing

What Does ‘Chelated’ Mean On Supplements?

Today we are going to talk about a term that you might have seen on supplement bottles but not fully understood - chelated. In this article, we'll dive into what chelation means in supplements, what molecules are typically used, and what benefits it presents for the consumer.

Mar

March 28, 2023

General Health, Herbal Supplements, Sports Supplements, Supplement Testing

What Is Myo Inositol? And What is it Good For?

If you've heard of myo inositol and want to find out more - you're in the right place. In this article we cover where it comes from, what it is, what the different forms of inositol are (including myo inositol) and we’ll also explore the five main science-backed health benefits of inositol. Then finally, we'll explore the 5 best food sources of myo inositol so you can easily increase your dietary intake if you’re looking to increase your inositol levels.

Mar

March 20, 2023

General Health, Herbal Supplements, Sports Supplements, Supplement Testing

The Benefits of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)

If you're not familiar with DHA, it's a type of omega-3 fatty acid that's found in fish, algae, and other sources.

Here, we'll be discussing some of the scientific studies that have been conducted on DHA, and the positive effects it can have on your health. So, let's dive in!

Mar

March 7, 2023

General Health, Herbal Supplements, Sports Supplements

Erythritol and Heart Attacks – What the Experts Missed

Okay, so everyone - by now - has heard about the Erythritol study and how they basically imply that consuming Erythritol can put you at a heightened risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other adverse cardiac events. . .

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