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I was a supplement skeptic — These easy-to-swallow products won me over

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Berk, C. (2026, September 21). I was a supplement skeptic — These easy-to-swallow products won me over. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/shopping/i-was-scared-to-try-supplements-these-beginner-friendly-products-changed-my-mind/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-21 · by Carrie Berk

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Carrie Berk, a commerce reporter for the New York Post, shares her experience with supplements after initially being skeptical as an athlete. She highlights Dr. Murray’s Natural Products, noting that their supplements are palatable, easy to digest, and beneficial for beginners. The article specifically mentions creatine monohydrate, which supports ATP production and aids in muscle growth without significant weight gain, along with other products like protein powder blends and multivitamins designed for stress relief and bone health.
Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Carrie Berk, an athlete who previously avoided supplements due to concerns about taste and side effects such as weight gain, recently changed her mind after trying Dr. Murray’s Natural Products. The brand's supplements addressed her initial apprehensions by offering products that are easy to digest and don’t have a bad taste. According to the American Medical Association, while creatine can cause temporary weight gain from water retention, it offers long-term benefits like increased lean body mass when consumed alongside regular weight training.

Dr. Murray’s formula includes 100% pure micronized creatine monohydrate, which supports ATP production and aids in fueling workouts and speeding up recovery between sessions. Additionally, Berk praises the brand's protein powder for its creamy texture that resembles a dessert rather than traditional protein powders with a gritty or chalky taste.

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sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
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2 of 28 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Carrie Berk
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🔮 The brand promises the style is durable, resists fading and shedding and will last for years.
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🔮 Hogan noted that hyponatremia may occur, “when there is not enough sodium in your blood because you’ve taken in too much water.”
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HuffPost New York City Post the American Medical Association the New York Post

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Murray PERSON · 2× Carrie PERSON · 1× Carrie Berk PERSON · 1× HuffPost ORG · 1× New York City GPE · 1× Newsweek ORG · 1× Post ORG · 1× Women’s Health ORG · 1× the American Medical Association ORG · 1× the New York Post ORG · 1×

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Combing the internet’s sale sections, brand collaborations, seasonal trends, timeless staples and lookalike styles, she makes recommendations that stand the test of time in your wardrobe – without breaking the bank.
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Claims (28 extracted, 2 hedged)

As an athlete, the word “supplements” always seems to be bouncing around my inner circle. asserted
supplements → seem → circle
Yet somehow, I’ve always been scared to try. asserted
I → try → ?
What if the nutrients taste chalky? asserted
nutrients → taste → ?
Are the large pills too difficult to swallow? asserted
pills → swallow → ?
What if the creatine makes me gain weight or look bulky? asserted
me → make → weight
Once I discovered Dr. Murray’s Natural Products, my fears subsided. asserted
fears → discover → Products
It turns out their supplements don’t taste gross, are easy to digest and are a great way for beginners to ease into supplements. asserted
beginners → turn → supplements
Below are some of the brand’s most popular products to accompany your wellness journey. asserted
some → accompany → journey
According to the American Medical Association, creatine may cause temporary weight gain from water retention, but its long-term benefits are superior. uncertain
benefits → accord → retention
Consuming the supplement during a regular weight training routine helps one gain lean body mass, which ultimately decreases fat. asserted
which → consume → fat
Dr. Murray’s formula is 100% pure micronized creatine monohydrate, which helps support ATP production. asserted
which → help → production
This, in turn, helps fuel your workouts and speed up recovery between sessions. asserted
This → help → sessions
Next time you’re craving hot cocoa, reach for this blend instead. asserted
you → crave → blend
It’s easy to believe protein powder can taste powdery, but this one is like a creamy dessert. asserted
one → ’ → dessert
It’s made from organic pea, pumpkin seed and sacha inchi proteins, with the addition of 7g FiberSMART prebiotic fiber per serving. asserted
It → make → serving
If chocolate isn’t your forte, the powder also comes in vanilla, pumpkin spice, matcha or unflavored. asserted
powder → come → vanilla
Ideal for those who suffer from stress and/or anxiety, these pills promote overall relaxation and sleep. asserted
pills → suffer → relaxation
They’re easy to digest and gentle on your gut, so no need to worry about getting an upset stomach. asserted
They → ’re → stomach
Additional benefits include enhanced muscle, heart and vascular functions, as well as a healthy glucose metabolism. asserted
benefits → include → metabolism
While calcium D-glucarate does contain calcium (a key mineral for bone health), its core function is different. asserted
function → contain → health
These capsules metabolize and get rid of extra hormones through the liver to restore balance and regulate hormone recycling. asserted
capsules → metabolize → recycling
According to the brand, many standard, over-the-counter vitamin D3 supplements don’t have enough vitamin K2. uncertain
supplements → accord → K2
However, both vitamins are crucial in supporting bones through calcium absorption, as well as keeping the arteries healthy and flexible. asserted
vitamins → support → arteries
This supplement features immune support in the form of 5,000 IU of D3, which improves white blood cell function. asserted
which → feature → function
This article was written by Carrie Berk, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. asserted
article → write → Post
Carrie specializes in New York City-ready fashion finds for every style, age and budget. asserted
Carrie → specialize → style
Combing the internet’s sale sections, brand collaborations, seasonal trends, timeless staples and lookalike styles, she makes recommendations that stand the test of time in your wardrobe – without breaking the bank. asserted
that → comb → bank
Before joining The Post full time in 2026, her work appeared in HuffPost, Women’s Health, Newsweek and more. asserted
work → join → HuffPost
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