The Compound Codex (Page 2)

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Magnesium for sleep quality

Does taking magnesium before bed actually help you fall asleep faster or sleep through the night?

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Testosterone replacement and the heart

Does testosterone replacement therapy increase cardiovascular risk?

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L-theanine and caffeine for focus

Does the combination beat caffeine on its own — and how would we know?

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LGD-4033 for muscle growth

Does ligandrol build muscle in healthy men — and what did its trial run long enough to detect?

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RAD-140 for muscle growth

Does RAD-140 build muscle in humans — and is "selective" doing the work people think it is?

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Cardarine for endurance

Does GW501516 improve endurance performance in humans?

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Omega-3 for triglycerides

Does omega-3 lower triglycerides — and does that translate into fewer heart attacks?

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Ashwagandha for stress

Does ashwagandha actually make people feel less stressed?

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Caffeine for performance and alertness

Does caffeine actually improve exercise performance and mental sharpness?

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MK-677 for muscle and strength

Does ibutamoren build muscle or make people stronger?

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TB-500 for injury recovery

Does TB-500 accelerate healing of muscle, tendon or ligament in humans?

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Lion's Mane for memory and focus

Does Hericium erinaceus improve cognitive function in humans?

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longevity

Resveratrol for metabolic health

Does resveratrol improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes?

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longevity

NMN for slowing aging

Does taking NMN improve any measured health outcome in humans?

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peptides

BPC-157 for tendon and soft-tissue healing

Does BPC-157 accelerate healing of tendons, ligaments, or gut tissue in humans?

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supplements

Vitamin C for preventing the common cold

Does taking vitamin C regularly stop you from catching colds?

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