Pharmacists play a critical role in bridging athlete performance and safety, emphasizing foundational health habits, addressing supplement misconceptions, and supporting mental health through frequent, trusted patient interactions.

Travis Tygart, JD, discusses the growing risks of supplements and the critical need for education and vigilance to protect athletes and uphold clean sport.

Nilhan Uzman, MS, BPharm, discusses how pharmacists elevate athlete care by guiding safe use of medicines and supplements, debunking “natural” myths, and strengthening clean sport teams.

Researchers shed new light on how zinc deficiency contributes to severe disease and death, pointing to a specific intracellular protein as a key mediator.

Pharmacists play a critical and evolving role in sports medicine by optimizing medication use, guiding safe supplementation, and delivering personalized, prevention-focused care to support athlete performance and overall health.

How pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support athlete health, performance, recovery, and regulatory compliance through medication expertise and interdisciplinary care.

Erin Dorval, PharmD, highlights the pharmacist’s role in safe athlete pain management, emphasizing appropriate NSAID use, alternative therapies, and emerging trends such as personalized care and wearable-driven performance optimization.

Ahead of the Sports Pharmacy Summit, Erin Dorval, PharmD, highlights the pharmacist’s role in optimizing athlete performance and recovery through safe medication use, careful supplement evaluation, and a holistic, risk-minimizing approach to care.

Brandon Welch, PharmD, highlights the expanding role of sports pharmacists in medication safety, anti-doping, and personalized athlete care.

How pharmacists enter sports medicine, guide safe supplements, prevent doping risks, and join athlete care teams through the Sports Pharmacy Network.

The VIVID trial finds high-dose vitamin D3 doesn’t cut COVID care visits but hints at fewer long COVID symptoms.

Andrew Shao, PhD, senior vice president for global regulatory and scientific affairs at Niagen Bioscience, discusses how increased consumer access to information has shifted the supplement landscape toward greater demand for clinically validated products and transparency. He highlights the critical role pharmacists play in guiding consumers toward evidence-based supplements, while emphasizing the need for stronger regulatory enforcement and industry accountability to improve trust and product quality.

A 4-day course of a mycelium-based supplement reduced reactogenicity and sustained antibody levels for up to 6 months in COVID-naive participants.

Niagen Bioscience’s NAD research, patents, and clinical trials, plus pharmacist-led supplement education to help consumers choose evidence-based vitamins and supplements.

Explore how limited FDA enforcement impacts vitamins and supplements, as pharmacists push industry transparency with independent testing, COAs, and research-backed quality.

Consumers seek clinically validated supplements as health information spreads quickly; Niagen Bioscience stresses independent evidence, and pharmacists guide choices using trusted certifications.

Vitamin B12 supports cognitive health, corrects deficiency in pills or shots, and helps pharmacists guide smart vitamin and supplement choices.

Pharmacists guide consumers in selecting quality dietary supplements, emphasizing the importance of USP verification for safety and efficacy.

Jordan Harper, DMD, discusses innovative fluoride-free toothpaste tablets with hydroxyapatite, offering effective oral care solutions for all patients.

Discover how hydroxyapatite toothpaste tablets revolutionize oral care with eco-friendly, effective, and gentle alternatives to traditional fluoride toothpaste.

Toothpaste tablets revolutionize oral care with eco-friendly, convenient options, while pharmacists guide consumers in making informed choices for dental health.

FDA considers relaxing dietary supplement warning labels, raising concerns about consumer safety and informed decision-making among users.

Discover the latest FDA-approved treatments, including lumateperone for depression and elinzanetant for menopause symptoms, plus innovative health supplements.

The FDA approves Accrufer for children 10 and older, offering a well-tolerated solution for iron deficiency, enhancing pediatric health outcomes.

Vitamin D is vital for bone health and immune function, yet many Americans remain deficient.

Explore essential supplement recommendations for older adults, including vitamin D, calcium, melatonin, and multivitamins, to enhance health and well-being.