Is Creatine Really Made from Pesticides? A Chemist’s Truth
By Dr. Entela Çeliku, PhD in Natural Product Chemistry Every time I go to the gym, I can’t help but notice how much pressure there is to take supplements. Everyone is mixing protein shakes, drinking pre-workouts, and debating which powder builds muscle faster. It’s become part of the culture: train, drink, repeat. And while I […]
When Beauty Hurts the Skin, The Truth About RF Microneedling
By Entela Çeliku, PhD Chemist & Natural Product Expert I often say that I treat my skin the way I would treat a precious silk scarf delicate yet resilient, protective yet vulnerable. And if I wouldn’t poke holes in that silk to make it “tighter,” why would I ever do that to my skin?That question […]
Skin Longevity: A New Era of Timeless Beauty
There was a time when I used to think aging was something we had to fight.As a chemist, I spent years studying what breaks down in our cells, what causes the lines, the dullness, the fatigue that shows up on the skin. But the deeper I went into molecular biology, the clearer it became: aging […]
Hair Growth and Nutrition: The Role of Vitamins and Minerals
Have you ever noticed more hair on your brush than on your head? You are not alone. Thinning or sudden shedding can feel alarming. The first thought many people have is: Am I missing vitamins or minerals? Nutrition plays a major role in hair growth and loss. Deficiencies in key nutrients can contribute to shedding. […]
The Truth About Fish Oil and Omega-3 Supplements
By Entela, PhD Chemist specialized in natural products This article is part of our supplement series. If you missed the first one, read it here, where we explore why supplements aren’t always the shortcut to health they promise to be. Autumn, Supplements, and the Fish Oil Hype With the arrival of autumn and cooler days, […]
Biohackers, Influencers, and the Truth About Supplements
By Entela Çeliku, PhD – Chemist and researcher in natural products Have you ever felt that buying a supplement is like buying a little promise in a bottle? Something that will give you more energy, boost your immunity, maybe even help you live longer? You’re not alone. Globally, people spend tens of billions every year […]
Beauty Bomb: The Truth About Hormone Disruptors
Why understanding Endocrine Disruptors Chemicals (EDCs) might be the most important thing you do for your health today. By Entela Çeliku, PhD, Chemist & Ingredient Safety Expert at Kungul They’re silent, invisible, and disturbingly common. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, known as EDCs, are woven into the fabric of our daily lives, from the lipstick on your lips […]
Fasting Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: How to Do It Safely
By Entela Celiku, PhD in Natural Products Chemistry & Food Chemistry Graduate Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword among wellness enthusiasts, biohackers, and even doctors. From detox teas to time-restricted meals, fasting is being presented as a miracle strategy for weight loss, longevity, and metabolic health. But behind the glossy headlines, what does science actually […]
Microbiome Beauty Is Here. The Gut-Skin Connection You Need to Know
If your skincare routine still focuses only on cleansing and moisturizing, you’re missing something huge: your microbiome. It’s not just a trend, it’s a living layer of defense, communication, and balance that exists on your skin and deep in your gut. And when you learn to support it, everything shifts. Your skin clears. Your mood […]
The Truth About NAD⁺: What Science Really Says About Longevity
By Entela Celiku, PhD Chemist in Natural Products The New Frontier of Aging What if you could feed your cells exactly what they needed to repair themselves, renew their energy, and even slow down the signs of aging? That’s the premise behind NAD⁺, a molecule long known to science but only recently embraced by the […]
