Wellness Myth Busting
Abstract / Summary
Wellness Myth Busting explores the most persistent and misleading claims in the world of supplements, nutrition, and health culture. This series dissects popular myths—like “you need to detox with juice fasts” or “creatine is only for bodybuilders”—through a scientific lens. Each piece prioritizes evidence over hype, offering clear explanations rooted in physiology, peer-reviewed studies, and metabolic context. The goal is not only to debunk misinformation but to equip readers with critical thinking tools for making more informed health decisions. This hub gathers all our myth-busting articles in one place to serve as a reference point for clarity in a chaotic wellness landscape.
In a world flooded with bold claims, trending supplements, restrictive diets, and half-understood science, **Wellness Myth Busting** helps separate facts from fiction. This hub collects our deep dives into popular wellness beliefs—some rooted in outdated science, others driven by marketing hype, and a few that contain a grain of truth but need nuance and context. Our goal is not to shame, but to clarify.
We examine everything from “detox cleanses” and protein fears to supplement stacking myths and trendy nutrition advice. Every article in this series is grounded in published research, physiologic plausibility, and a commitment to intellectual honesty—whether that means confirming, correcting, or completely dismantling a popular health belief.
You’ll find insights on both **supplement myths** and **nutrition myths**, all designed to empower smarter, evidence-aligned choices. We also explore how misinformation spreads—why some myths are sticky, who benefits from keeping them alive, and what you can do to think more clearly about your own health decisions.
Whether you’re a wellness skeptic, a health professional, or just someone trying to make sense of contradictory advice, this is your place to slow down, question boldly, and learn with grounded curiosity.
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References
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- Antonio, J., et al. (2021). *Creatine in health and disease: Myths and realities.* Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
- Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2005). *Why most published research findings are false.* PLOS Medicine.
- Popkin, B. M., & Hawkes, C. (2016). *Sweetening of the global diet, particularly beverages: Patterns, trends, and policy responses.* The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
