Roots & Research

Your creatine label says "builds lean muscle," "enhances cognitive function," and "supports peak performance." 685 clinical trials involving over 26,000 participants have a few things to say about that.

Not every botanical is what it claims to be. Adulteration in the natural health industry is more common — and more sophisticated — than most people realize. Here is what it looks like, how it happens, and why the distance between a plant in the ground and a finished formula matters more than most brands account for.