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The 2026 Men’s Health Supplement Awards: 31 Editor-Tested Picks (opens in a new tab)
menshealth.com · 2026-10-08
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The 2026 Men’s Health Supplement Awards: 31 Editor-Tested Picks
menshealth.com · 2026-10-08
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Claim 1 of 9Not checkedMen’s Health says its first-ever Supplement Awards were assembled after more than six months of review by editors and dietitians, using criteria that included third-party certification, peer-reviewed research supporting advertised benefits, and taste.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated31 winners across five categories
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Claim 2 of 9Not checkedThe article claims the final list of 31 winners includes science-backed, expert-approved, human-tested supplements that will help readers live a stronger, longer life.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated31 winners across five categories
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Claim 3 of 9Not checkedFor the vegan protein powder pick, the article says tart cherry juice is included because studies have shown it may help support exercise recovery.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated480 milligrams of tart cherry juice per serving
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Claim 4 of 9Not checkedThe article says research is building around collagen peptide supplementation and better joint health.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 9Not checkedIt states that studies have shown magnesium glycinate may help muscles relax, which may lead to better sleep, while noting that more research is needed.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated120-milligram capsules
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Claim 6 of 9Not checkedThe article says research shows vitamin D3 is more effective at raising and maintaining blood levels of vitamin D, and that vitamin K2 supports bone health.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 7 of 9Not checkedIt says science has not shown vitamin C can prevent a cold, but a few studies have shown it can decrease severity and shorten duration; it also says zinc has been shown in scientific research to shorten a cold.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated500 milligrams of vitamin C; 30-milligram dosage of zinc
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Claim 8 of 9Not checkedThe article quotes Brian St. Pierre saying Beet It Sport Nitrate 400 Shot is commonly used in beet research and contains a standardized 400-milligram dose of dietary nitrate.View evidenceHide evidence
As stated400 milligrams per shot
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Claim 9 of 9Not checkedThe sleep section says there is some research suggesting ashwagandha may help with stress, anxiety, and insomnia.View evidenceHide evidence
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Enhancing Recovery in Soccer: A Scoping Review on Nutritional and Supplementation Strategies.
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance · 2026 · PubMed
The influence of Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on exercise performance and muscle recovery
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Polyphenol and Flavonoid Levels of Selected Morello and Amarelle Tart Cherry Cultivars (Prunus cerasus L.): Implications for Orchard Production and Consumer Selection.
2026 · Europe PMC
Decoding the Role of Nutrition and Foods in Augmenting Athletes Performance: A Review.
Current Drug Research Reviews · 2026 · PubMed
The Efficacy of Tart Cherry Juice in Aiding Recovery After Intermittent Exercise
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance · 2020 · Crossref
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