Pasture-Raised Meat and Dairy May Protect Against Cancer
A new study shows that trans-vaccenic acid, a nutrient found in pasture-raised ruminant milk and meat, improved immune responses…
Category: Function & Health
COVID Mandates and Messaging Resurfacing Around the West Amid Largely Harmless Rise in Cases
Greece is “urging” citizens to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Spain has reintroduced mask-mandates inside medical establishments, American universities are…
Snacking Contributes an Extra Meal Worth of Calories for Average American
A recent study that looked at snacking patterns found some dramatic figures when comparing those with type-2 diabetes and…
NR and NMN Are Unproven at the Doses Being Sold–Phytonutrients May Prevent Aging Even Better
The supplement industry is making a killing off of two anti-aging compounds called nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide…
Infant and Maternal Mortality Rise in the US Putting it Among the Worst of Industrialized Nations
A report from the advocacy and non-profit organization Zero to Three has found a very developing world problem is…
Beloved Porcini Mushrooms Rank Among Highest in the World for Rare Essential ‘Vitamin’ Ergothioneine
Across Europe, autumn heralds the arrival of the coveted and delicious porcino, or Boletus edulis mushroom. A cultural and culinary…
Screen Use in Babies Delays Communication, Problem Solving—Except With Video Calls to Family
While it may be tempting at the end of a particularly challenging day when a parent has been running…
USDA Teams Up with Big Soy to Fund Study to Show How to Meet Nutrient Needs with Ultra-Procesed Foods
US taxpayer dollars recently funded a study to be included in the upcoming USDA Dietary Guidelines of America…
History’s First Placebo-Controlled Trial of Pure Cannabinol Proves Groundbreaking
Conducted by two private companies beyond the scope of universities, hospitals, or government agencies, the world’s first trial of…
There Is Simply No Newborn Baby Formula that Doesn’t Contain Industrial Seed or Vegetable Oils
For the proud parents of any child aged 1-9 months, there is no baby bottle formula that doesn’t use…
Nutrient Deficiencies Put You in the 90th Percentile for Risk of Myriad of Diseases
Among individuals who prefer to form their eating patterns around maximizing nutrient intake, there’s an urge to proclaim that,…
This Most Nutrient Dense Food Group that Everyone Agrees On Should Be Prioritized in All Diets
Spices have fueled empires, started wars, made millionaires, and at many periods were more valuable than gold. But…
These Innocuous Household Items Should Be Changed or Added to Avoid Unnecessary Toxicity
In many ways, it’s never been a more difficult time to be a consumer than now. As soon as…
There is Almost No Escape from Mineral Deficiencies for Regular People—UK Study
The contents of key minerals in 29 different fruits and vegetables grown in the UK were found to have…
Most Definitive Study Yet: No, Masks Simply Do Not Prevent Transmission of Viruses
As kids, we learn that germs and viruses are so small you need a microscope to see them. The…
Social Media and Screen Use Stress Out Adults and Toddlers
The old saying in health and fitness is “everything in moderation” but there’s a chance that screen use, and…
23 Chocolate Bars Contained by Unsafe Levels of Cadmium and Lead – Consumer Safety Study
Consumer safety 3rd party, Consumer Reports, recently tested a mix of large and small brand chocolate bars for toxic…
Disruption of the Gut Microbiome Leads to Binge Eating in Mice
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are widely used in society to treat a variety of dangerous infections, but could they also be…
The Protein Leverage Hypothesis—Could Poor Diets Be Driven by a Lack of Protein?
Story at a glance… “Gateway foods” like candy, frozen desserts and frozen pizzas have been shown in adolescents to…
Functional Medicine Doctor Designs Free Quiz to Rate Your Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies
Chris Kresser MD is one of the most influential people in health, and he’s got a free quiz to…