THE WHOLE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS BLOG

Third-party testing of supplements: Is it worth the hype? We take a dive into it, exploring what's really going on.

Find out the best foods, lifestyle changes, and supplements to support healthy glutathione levels.

This 2026 guide will help you choose the best Animal Based Protein Powder. We cover ingredients, sourcing, manufacturing, drying, milling, testing, and transparency.

It’s time for another adventure in Lobotomy Land. Another day, another batch of things in the supplement industry that make me want to become a feral forest animal.

Maximize your GLP-1 success by pairing your medication with smart nutrition, exercise, and supplements. Discover how to support your body and feel your best today.

Discover the keys to a healthy prostate with our tips on nutrition, lifestyle changes, and supplements. Take charge of your prostate health!

Confused by prenatal vitamins? Our 2026 guide covers choline, nutrient forms, heavy metal testing, and how to find the best prenatal vitamin to fit your unique needs.

Matcha has exploded in popularity. With that comes a lot of companies jumping into the matcha game, and most of them have no idea how to make a good matcha product. At the same time, a matcha shortage has led to a surge in fake and adulterated matcha products flooding the market.

From Berberine patches to Nature's Ozempic and GLP-1 supplements, the TikTok shop is packed with products making incredible claims, but should you believe the hype?

Time for a rant about something that is driving me insane: the use of AI articles and chatbots for information and research about supplements (and other things).

Get ready for some more junk science and terrible products because all of you seem to love lobotomy time as much as I do.

From prebiotics, postbiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics, learn what it takes to make a true whole-food probiotic supplement.

Unlock the power of selenium for your thyroid, brain, and much more. Learn about the benefits, food sources, and selenium supplements.

It’s time for another round of supplements that shouldn’t or couldn’t exist, but you know some companies are selling them anyway. Plus a few more things that are making me mad in the supplement industry, because why not?

From adulterated supplements to TikTok, tariffs, gummy vitamins, measles, sunscreen, and more, there's a lot to rant about this holiday season.

Join Josh for a crash-out over a bunch of supplement industry nonsense.

This guide will help you learn all about Akkermansia muciniphila supplements: manufacturing, testing, benefits, risks, & the pasteurized vs. live debate. Make an informed choice for your gut health.

This guide will help you choose the best beef organ supplements for men. From manufacturing and testing to sourcing, ethics, & quality control, we cover it all.

How do you pick the best spirulina? This guide covers everything from growing and manufacturing to testing, benefits, dosing, and traceability to help you choose.

Discover the most effective way to get your probiotics. This guide helps you navigate probiotic foods and whole food probiotic supplements to support gut health!

This guide covers everything you want to know about ceremonial cacao, from the farm to how it's made, cacao ceremonies, and third-party testing for heavy metals.

Raw, refined, or fermented cod liver oil? Stop guessing. This is the only guide you'll ever need to understand the differences and choose the best one for you!

Private label (also known as white label) is a process where one manufacturer produces the same product for multiple stores or companies, which then apply their own labels and branding to the product. This is very different from custom-formulating or making a unique product. Nearly all store-brand vitamins are private-label.

IGY Max is an exceptional supplement that many people have likely never heard of. It supports a healthy gut, zonulin levels, DAO production, and so much more!

Methylene Blue is gaining buzz for brain health and energy. But is it safe? We delve into its benefits, side effects, and what you need to know before trying it!

Explore all things beef gelatin. We cover everything from manufacturing and sourcing to ethical issues and delicious recipes, including marshmallows and gummies!

Learn how to choose the best beef organ supplements with this complete guide.

Learn all about Manuka Honey and how to spot fraudulent honey, as well as traceability. Plus, read about MG/MGO (or Methylglyoxal) and UMF.

Unlock your brain's full potential with this easy-to-follow checklist! Discover simple lifestyle changes and brain supporting foods.

This blog will help you learn about the fillers, binders, excipients, and additives in supplements so that you can make informed choices without the marketing hype.

Over the past few years, cacao prices have soared to unprecedented levels, with global markets reflecting a perfect storm of challenges. In this article, we’ll explore why cacao is becoming so expensive.

There are a lot of things to consider when looking at the quality of a supplement. From testing, adulteration, ethics, sourcing, and more, we cover it all.

Mushroom supplements are confusing. From mycelium to fruiting bodies, wild, cultivated, hot water extracts, testing, and more, we cover it.

Histamine, Zonulin, and DAO are becoming more well known because an increasing number of people are finding out that histamines are more than just a problem with seasonal allergies. They can affect everything from gut and skin health to immune function and more.

Chlorella has a lot of benefits, but there's a lot to know before choosing a chlorella supplement.

Digestive enzymes play important roles in the body. If they are not produced in sufficient amounts or the environment in the gut is not optimal, digestive problems and other health issues can result, including reduced nutrient absorption. Choosing the right digestive enzyme can feel overwhelming because of how many choices there are.

Prebiotics are foods for our good bacteria. Learn how to choose the best prebiotic supplements, from 100% whole foods, to feed your gut bacteria the right way!

Organ meats are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Learn why you should eat them and how to choose a whole food organ supplement.

Choosing the best organ supplements for women can be confusing. Our guide makes it easy to choose the best one to help support you on your health journey.

Throughout the world, there is a range of amazing fermented foods that many of us have never heard of. Today, I want to write about an...

What if there was a natural, unrefined, whole-food sweetener that supported your health, not just added empty calories?

Learn how to choose the best beef liver capsules with this complete guide. We cover it all, from testing to sourcing and ethics.

Liposomal supplements, like liposomal vitamin C and liposomal glutathione, are all the rage, but many people are unaware of a big problem...

The ultimate guide to emu oil. Learn about its production, uses, benefits, supplements, and quality control.

Maca is an incredible herb, but most products are not made properly. Learn what it takes to make an ethical maca.

The Farm-to-bottle project - A solution to the quality control problem and the best source of whole food supplements.

Are you interested in colostrum supplements? This guide simplifies the process. Get expert tips on selecting the best colostrum supplements.

Too many whole food supplements put ingredients in tiny amounts that don't do anything. Learn about fairy dusting and how to avoid it.

Learn how nourishing whole foods and whole food supplements can help you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!

We help you through common breastfeeding issues. Learn how whole foods, herbs and whole-food supplements can help you during breastfeeding.