Anastasia Balashova

Anastasia Balashova

Writer and researcher. Studied sustainable nutrition planning at Harvard Medical School. Passionate about the science of longevity.

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Your Liquid Collagen's Identity Problem

Your Liquid Collagen's Identity Problem

When a $4.78/oz collagen brand can't explain their ingredients but loves telling tales about their founder, something's wrong. Here’s what I found about liquid collagen.

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Anastasia Balashova
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Algae Oil: The Slippery Truth About New Cooking Oil Trend

Algae Oil: The Slippery Truth About New Cooking Oil Trend

From chemical plants to your kitchen: this report shows an awkward truth behind the scenes of the trendy algae cooking oil business.

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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Sea Moss Gel's Billion-Dollar Deception

Sea Moss Gel's Billion-Dollar Deception

Fake reviews, outrageous marketing claims, questionable ingredients, and potential health risks: this report shows some pretty alarming practices in the sea of sea moss gel.

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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Moringa Capsules: Ancient Herb With Sketchy Marketing

Moringa Capsules: Ancient Herb With Sketchy Marketing

Deep dive into the booming moringa supplement market: 20,000 bottles sold monthly, zero employees found (+ real benefits and side effects of moringa capsules)

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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Pumpkin Seed Oil: Half Are Fake, But Real Ones Work

Pumpkin Seed Oil: Half Are Fake, But Real Ones Work

From hair loss to heart health: discover what science proves about pumpkin seed oil benefits and how to avoid the 48% of fakes.

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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Turmeric Coffee: Is It Really As Good As It May Seem?

Turmeric Coffee: Is It Really As Good As It May Seem?

Deep dive into the turmeric coffee trend, product’s actual benefits, and the science behind the golden spice craze.

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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Your Clove Tea Won't Save You (But Drink It Anyway)

Your Clove Tea Won't Save You (But Drink It Anyway)

Clove tea sales and searches are booming, but is there a good reason for it?

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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Shilajit Gummies: The $384M Supplement Gold Rush

Shilajit Gummies: The $384M Supplement Gold Rush

Why are Shilajit gummies flooding Amazon with 20K+ monthly sales, despite quality concerns?

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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NAD Supplements: The $873M Anti-Aging Craze

NAD Supplements: The $873M Anti-Aging Craze

From Harvard scandals to market domination.

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova
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Ashwagandha Gummies: Sweet Stress Relief or Overhyped?

Ashwagandha Gummies: Sweet Stress Relief or Overhyped?

Dive into market trends, benefits, and red flags in this report.

Anastasia Balashova
Anastasia Balashova