Best Health & Wellness Gear 2026
Supplements, sleep aids, recovery tools, and wellness products I have tested on myself. No influencer fluff — just honest results from real use.
12 comparisons • Updated regularly • Affiliate links (details below)
Monitoring My Blood Pressure (From Reading Court Filings)
I bought a blood pressure monitor after reading particularly stressful court filings. Got the Bronze. Should have spent $12 more for the Silver.
The Great Shampoo Experiment (Selsun Blue vs. Nizoral)
I bought both. Selsun Blue is the brute force option. Nizoral is the smart play. I use Nizoral 2x/week and regular shampoo the rest of the time.
The $7/Head Toothbrush Replacement Racket
I pay $7 per toothbrush head because Oral-B has me locked in. The generics at $2.50 each are probably fine. This is the printer ink of dental care.
The $8 Sleep Gummies (Because Court Filings Keep Me Up)
I take 5mg melatonin gummies that taste like candy. Research says 3mg time-release is better. But the gummies are $8 and I'm already asleep before I can research further.
The $105 Green Powder I Buy for Myself AND My Friends
AG1 is the Apple product of greens powders — premium price, great experience, loyal fanbase. Amazing Grass is the Android — 7x cheaper, does 80% of the same thing, but nobody brags about it. I keep buying AG1 AND shipping it to friends.
The Protein Powder I Buy for Everyone (Literally)
I buy Isopure unflavored specifically because it mixes into anything — coffee, oatmeal, smoothies. Then I ship it to friends and family. David Gordon gets it. My dad Bill Bradford gets it. I'm a protein powder Santa Claus.
The $200/Month Supplement Stack (My Entire Medicine Cabinet)
I spend $200/month on supplements, and half of them are probably redundant because AG1 already covers them. The simplified stack of AG1 + protein + fish oil would save $30/month and work just as well.
Are You Paying $133 for AI in a Toothbrush?
I paid $133 for a toothbrush with AI that tracks my brushing zones via Bluetooth. The Pro 1000 at $50 has the same brush head, more reviews, and no AI judging your technique. I paid $83 extra to be data-driven about dental hygiene.
The Protein Powder That Costs More Per Gram Than Silver
I love Mark Sisson. I follow the Primal Blueprint. But paying $3.14 per shake for 10g of protein when Optimum Nutrition gives you 24g for $0.86 is not primal — it's paying a lifestyle tax. My muscles don't care about branding.
The Electrolyte Packets That Cost More Than My Electricity
LMNT is $1.50/packet. Dr. Berg's is $0.28/serving. Both have great electrolyte profiles. I switched to Dr. Berg's and add a pinch of Redmond salt. My muscles can't tell the difference. My wallet can.
The Massage Gun That Costs More Than an Actual Massage
The Theragun Elite is a beautiful piece of engineering that costs $299. The Bob and Brad C2 is designed by physical therapists, has the same rating, and costs $50. After kiteboarding, my sore muscles respond identically to both. One just makes my wallet sorer.
The Blue Light Glasses That May Not Do Anything
The honest truth: the science on blue light glasses is inconclusive. If you're going to buy into the trend anyway, spend $16 on the TIJN 2-pack instead of $50 on GUNNAR gaming glasses. Your placebo effect doesn't need a premium price tag.
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OMRON Silver Blood Pressure Monitor
$49.99 • 4.6/5 (41,876 reviews)
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%)
$15.99 • 4.6/5 (78,432 reviews)
Compatible iO Replacement Heads (8-Pack, Generic)
$19.99 • 4.3/5 (12,345 reviews)
Natrol Melatonin Time Release (3mg, 100 Tablets)
$9.99 • 4.6/5 (52,345 reviews)
Amazing Grass Greens Blend (Original, 60 Servings)
$29.99 • 4.4/5 (42,876 reviews)
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (Double Rich Chocolate, 5 lb)
$62.99 • 4.6/5 (134,567 reviews)
Just AG1 + Protein + Fish Oil (Simplified Stack)
~$170/month • 4.5/5 (N/A reviews)
Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush
$49.99 • 4.6/5 (45,232 reviews)
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey (5lb)
$62.99 • 4.7/5 (112,543 reviews)
Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder (Raspberry Lemon, 90 Servings)
$24.99 • 4.6/5 (45,876 reviews)
BOB AND BRAD C2 Massage Gun (by physical therapists)
$49.99 • 4.5/5 (32,198 reviews)
TIJN Blue Light Blocking Glasses (2-Pack, Clear Lens)
$15.99 • 4.4/5 (52,876 reviews)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best wellness products in 2026?
The ones with evidence behind them and that you will actually use consistently. My comparisons below show the products I tried, which ones worked, and which ones were expensive placebos.
Are expensive supplements better than cheap ones?
Not always. Third-party testing matters more than price. In my comparisons below, I found several cases where the budget option had better ingredients and more transparent labeling.
How do you evaluate health products?
I buy them with my own money, use them for at least a month, and compare them against alternatives. I also check third-party testing, ingredient transparency, and whether the marketing claims hold up to scrutiny.
What health products does Glen Bradford recommend?
Check the comparisons below for my specific recommendations in each sub-category. I focus on products with real research backing, reasonable prices, and that I actually continue to use myself.
Affiliate Disclosure: Links on this page go to Amazon and include an affiliate tag. If you buy something, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only feature products I have actually purchased or researched. The comparisons are honest — I am usually roasting myself for buying the worse option. Product details, prices, ratings, and review counts are approximate and may change.
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