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Examine is the largest database of nutrition and supplement research on the internet.

Founded in early 2011, Examine's mission is to analyze the full body of evidence to help you be healthier. As an educational organization, we are not affiliated with any supplement or food company, and our research team is contractually obligated to have no conflicts of interest.

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