Fatty15 (C15) Review: Real Science or Just Hype?
Fatty15 (C15:0) reviewed honestly: the dolphin-research origin, what human data exists, who might benefit, and who should save their $40. DAOM take.
Read article →
Category
Category: Supplements & Safety
Shilajit: Benefits, Dosing & Who Should Skip It
Shilajit reviewed by a DAOM clinician: what the small human trials show, resin vs capsule dosing, heavy-metal safety, and 7 groups who should skip.
Read article →NAD+ Patches vs Oral vs IV: Which Actually Works?
NAD+ patches vs oral NMN/NR vs IV drips compared on evidence, absorption, cost and convenience - and who needs none of them. A DAOM's honest guide.
Read article →Who Should Not Use Castor Oil Packs? Evidence & Safety
Castor oil packs: what the evidence supports, how to use them properly, and the 6 groups who should skip them. A DAOM clinician's honest guide.
Read article →Urolithin A Review: Evidence, Dosing, Who Should Skip It
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: October 2026 Is urolithin A…
Read article →Lumbrokinase Dosage: How Much, When & Who Starts Lower
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: October 2026 How much lumbrokinase…
Read article →Methylene Blue: What the Hype Gets Right, Wrong, and Dangerous
The blue tongue tells you who’s been on a podcast Methylene blue has completed the classic biohacking arc: century-old pharmaceutical → niche researcher interest → podcast circuit →…
Read article →Who Should NOT Take NAC? Interactions, Timing & Honest Limits
Who should not take NAC? Skip NAC, or get clinical sign-off first, if you take nitroglycerin, take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder, have active peptic ulcers,…
Read article →Who Should NOT Take Ashwagandha? Thyroid, Liver & 7 Other Cautions
The short answer Ashwagandha is the most mainstream herb in America right now — in sleep gummies, stress blends, testosterone boosters, and half the wellness aisle. Its evidence…
Read article →Who Should NOT Take Bromelain? Surgery, Blood Thinners & Allergies
Bromelain is in half the supplement aisle — but it interacts with blood thinners, antibiotics, and surgery. A DAOM covers who should skip it and why.
Read article →