Aethera Journal
Science
Science, protocols and the thinking behind everything we make.
coq10
The 90-Day Window: Egg Quality Before Conception
An egg spends about 90 days maturing before ovulation — an energy-intensive, oxidatively sensitive window you can actually influence. Here's what the evidence supports.
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Perimenopause: The Six Mechanisms Behind the Symptoms
Perimenopause can last a decade and is routinely dismissed. But the symptoms trace to a handful...
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Sleep Architecture: Why Depth Beats Duration
Eight hours of shallow sleep won't repair you. What matters is architecture — the depth and...
CYCLE
Inositol for PCOS: Why the 40:1 Ratio Matters
Myo-inositol is the most evidence-backed supplement for PCOS — but most products get the form and...
evidence
Selenium and Hashimoto's: What the Trials Actually Show
Levothyroxine replaces thyroid hormone but ignores the autoimmune process. Selenium is the rare nutrient with repeated...
ashwagandha
Adaptogens in Practice: Ashwagandha and the Cortisol Curve
"Adaptogen" is one of the most abused words in wellness. Here's what the human trials on...
GLP-1
GLP-1 Therapy and Muscle Loss: The Clinical Evidence and What to Do About It
GLP-1 medications produce significant weight loss. They also produce significant muscle loss — 25 to 40%...
Omega-3
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Athletes: Mechanisms, Dosing and Evidence
EPA and DHA are among the most thoroughly studied compounds in sports nutrition. Here is what...
Performance
Vitamin D and Athletic Performance: The Evidence
Vitamin D deficiency affects over 40% of European adults and significantly more athletes training indoors. Its...
Hydration
Hydration and Athletic Performance: A Complete Evidence Review
Even mild dehydration measurably impairs performance. Understanding how the body processes water, loses it during training,...
Magnesium
What Is Magnesium? A Complete Guide for Athletes
Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Most athletes are suboptimal in it. Here is...
Recovery
Sleep Architecture: How Deep Sleep Drives Athletic Adaptation
Sleep is not a passive state. It is the primary mechanism through which the body executes...