Fish Oil Supplements Shown to Be More Effective Than Fish for Getting Optimal Omega-3 Intake
In a fascinating new study, several dozen participants were separated into groups and fed either a fish oil supplement…
Tag: Nutrition
US Dietary Guidelines Flagged for ‘Critically Low-Quality’ Data, Poor Reproducibility and Inadequate Justifications
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have revealed significant methodological flaws in the systematic reviews used to create the…
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…
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…
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…
While Trying to Lose Weight More Protein Led to Healthier Overall Diets
When enduring 6 months of calorie restriction to lose weight, a study found that if participants ate around 28…
The Benefits of Nootropic Mushrooms — Fungi for the Brain
This is part three of a three-part story on supplementing with medicinal mushrooms. You can read part one about…
These Common Kitchen Mushroom Species Are Medicines in Disguise
This is part two of a three-part series on edible mushrooms as medicinal supplements, you can read part one…
Why Medicinal Mushroom Species Might Be One of the Only Supplements Worth Taking
Reishi, Chaga, turkey tail, lion’s mane, agarika, cordyceps, if these don’t ring a bell, they all have one thing…
American Produce has Lost As Much As 80% of Its Nutrition Since the 1950s
If you wanted to replicate the vitamin A content of an orange grown in 1940s America, one would have…
The Bioavailability of Nutrients in Animal Foods Only Way to Address Deficiencies World-Wide
With the backing of the world’s largest governments and visionary billionaires, international organizations striving to address malnutrition worldwide are…
How to Protect Yourself from Choline Deficiency
An essential nutrient, choline goes largely unmentioned in modern nutritional discussions. The non-profit, extra-governmental health and nutrition advisory wing…
Palm Oil Fatty Acids Linked With Colorectal, Breast, Skin, Mouth, and Prostate Cancers
Palmitic acid, the world-changing fatty acid in palm oil, has been shown in recent years of research to induce,…
The Glycemic Index Gets First Update in 13 Years With Radical Changes
Many dieticians and health/diet-conscious Americans alike use a food’s Glycemic Index (GI) score as a reference point for ensuring…
Japanese Cuisine Has Always Increased Lifespan — But What About Healthspan?
After years of gaining popularity as some sort of secret aging cure, the traditional Japanese diet and method of…
US to Let Artificial Intelligence Determine Dietary Recommendations After Gargantuan 10-Year Nutrition Study
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to embark on a 10-year multi-lateral research project to conduct the…
Depression And Anxiety In Early Motherhood Linked To Unhealthy Eating Habits In Children
According to the English NHS, one in three children leaving primary school will be obese or overweight. In the…
Why Do We Take Fish Oil Supplements, And Could There Be Something Better?
EPA and DHA, welcome abbreviations for eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid respectively, are actually that which so many professionals…
Environmental Impacts Of Nutritionally-Sound Plant-Based Diets Compared With Their Meaty Counterparts
Researchers at Bard’s college have examined and compared the environmental impacts of a nutritionally-sound plant-based diet with those of…