Problem: There are thousands of things to consider when taking dietary supplements. Everyone claims to have the highest quality, newest, most cutting edge products, but how can the average person even begin to figure out what is legitimate and what is simply hype?Our new blog quickly and simply covers various critical topics in short posts. These posts are science based, geared for the average person to understand, so you will know what demands should be made of any supplement you choose to put into your body. We will wade through marketing hype and stick to what is pertinent.While we do manufacture and sell supplements, please use this information to make better informed decisions to improve your life, regardless of whether you purchase supplements from us.Author: Emek Blair, Ph.D. is the Director of R&D and Quality Assurance at Empirical Labs. He received his B.A. in Chemistry from Occidental College and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of California, Irvine. He has authored many peer reviewed papers and book chapters on various proteins and their function. He continues to head clinical trials, research, and quality control of dietary supplements to ensure the efficacy and safety of Empirical Labs products.