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Articles from Dr. Elizabeth Klodas and the Step One Foods team — covering diet & nutrition, heart health, statins, and the science of food as medicine.

Creatine: Not Just for Gym Bros
Most people still think of creatine as a gym supplement, but the research tells a much broader story, especially for women and older adults. I clear up the biggest misconceptions, address the real side effects, and break down exactly how...
Jun 6, 2026
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Mar 28, 2026
Does Collagen Actually Work? What Your Body Really Uses (...
It seems like everything has collagen in it these days. But before you spend more on powders and drinks, it’s worth asking:...
May 24, 2025
Electrolyte Drinks: Good or Fad?
As the number one brand of powdered hydration in the United States, Liquid I.V. is a clear leader in the functional hydration...
Oct 27, 2018
New research shows that Vitamin D supplements are ineffe...
In a previous blog, I discussed how ineffective daily supplements are. That's because a large study had just demonstrated that the four most...
Jun 9, 2018
Supplements don’t work. OK ... maybe one does.
Vitamins and minerals have long been used to treat nutrient deficiencies. However, in recent decades supplements have been heavily promoted as a...
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