Nutrition

Spotlight on Supplements: Butterbur

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Overview. The name butterbur might sound familiar—it caught national attention for an unusual reversal in recommendations. In 2012, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) endorsed butterbur as a supplement to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches in both adults and in children. However, in 2015, the AAN reversed its position, … Read More

News about Nootropics

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
[caption id="attachment_141522" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Sean Gladwell | Getty ImagesNootropics are associated with cognitive benefit.[/caption] If you aren’t familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years. Nootropics are substances that exert a beneficial effect on a person’s brain function, specifically in healthy … Read More

What is the Microbiome? Flaxseed Benefits

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Q. What is the microbiome? A. The short answer here is that a microbiome is a collection or community of microorganisms living together in a shared [caption id="attachment_141517" align="alignright" width="300"] Gut microbiome in human body. Intestine microbiota with healthy probiotic bacteria in magnifier. Flat abstract medicine illustration of microbiology checkup.[/caption] … Read More

Personalized Vitamins: Questionable Benefit, and Pricey

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
The idea of having vitamin supplements formulated to meet your specific nutrient needs is appealing. Are custom supplements truly beneficial and are they worth the price, which tends to be greater than you might find at the local drugstore or health food store? Personalized Vitamin Companies. Several online companies, including … Read More

Just In: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Regenerative farming, like use of cover crops and planting diverse crops, may benefit food’s nutritional content, researchers say. Compared to conventionally grown crops, foods grown using soil-friendly practices over five years had a healthier nutritional profile, and healthier soil, indicated by increases in health-promoting minerals, vitamins, and plant compounds. Regeneratively … Read More

News Briefs: July 2022

May 23, 2022 · · Nutrition
Loneliness May Increase Dementia Risk A new study adds to the mounting evidence that loneliness may increase the risk for developing dementia. The Feb. 7, 2022, study in Neurology, reported a threefold increase in dementia risk among lonely Americans younger than 80 years who would otherwise be expected to have … Read More

Get to Know Shell Beans

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet runner and purple pod, beans are part of the legume family (along with lentils, peas, and peanuts). Shell beans are any variety grown for shelling, as opposed to those eaten in the pod (like green … Read More

Is a “Juice Cleanse” Right for You?

May 20, 2022 · · Nutrition
Juice cleanses involve consuming nothing but fruit and vegetable juices, often organic and raw, for two to 10 days. If you are considering trying one of these programs, be sure to be informed before you start. The Claims. Proponents say juice cleanses help detoxify your body and jumpstart weight loss, … Read More

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