Protect Eyes from Screen-Time Damage

Probiotic Protection Against Flu and Cold Viruses

A blend of probiotics and a prebiotic reduced the number of flu and flu-like respiratory illnesses by 75% and colds by 39% in adults.

Coffee Protects Against DNA Damage

Coffee consumption has been linked to a reduction in the risk and severity of many diseases.

DNA damage contributes to accelerated aging. A recent study suggests that coffee reduces DNA damage by 23% in people.

Protect Brain Function with Sage Extract

A sage extract has been clinically shown to increase memory performance in older adults by 60%. Measures of attention improved 2.5-fold within hours of ingestion.

How Magnesium Lowers Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Studies continue to show that boosting magnesium levels can lower blood pressure, promote arterial relaxation, fight arterial calcification, and improve endothelial function. Most Americans are magnesium deficient.

Magnesium Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Type II Diabetics

A new study shows that people taking 250 mg of magnesium daily significantly improve multiple measures of glycemic control, including lower blood sugar, insulin, and hemoglobin A1c.

Dangers of an Omega-6 to Omega-3 Imbalance

Modern diets are loaded with omega-6 fatty acids that play a major role in age-related disorders. Reduction of omega-6 fat intake lowers chronic-disease risk.

Improving Odds of Creating Super Babies

Doctors advise pregnant women to get the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients they need from a comprehensive prenatal formula. Often overlooked are critical nutrients that promote a baby’s healthy brain and eye development.

Update on Vitamin D and Fish Oil Supplementation

Higher potencies of omega-3s and vitamin D, combined with blood testing, are demonstrating remarkable health benefits.

Rebuttal to Recent Trials on Vitamin D and Fish Oil

Modest potencies of fish oil and vitamin D did not achieve primary prevention endpoints, according to a recent clinical trial. However, secondary subgroup analysis uncovered critically important benefits.

RHODIOLA Combats “Burnout” Syndrome

The World Health Organization has classified burnout as a disease. A clinical trial shows that the herb rhodiola significantly improves all main symptoms of burnout within the first week!

Clove Extract Lowers Blood Sugar

A study published in 2019 demonstrated that polyphenolrich clove extract significantly lowers after-meal blood sugar by 21.5% in healthy people and by 27.2% in prediabetics.

Lower Homocysteine To Slow Brain Aging

High homocysteine blood levels contribute to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other forms of dementia. The solution is a simple blood test and adding more bio-active B-vitamins if homocysteine is elevated.

Unhealthy “Gummy” Vitamins

Commercial “gummy” supplements provide trivial nutrient potencies but are loaded with as much as 4,000 mg of sugar per serving! Consumers may be unwittingly harming themselves by relying on sugar-laden “gummies” as dietary supplements.

In The News

Vitamin A may lower skin cancer risk; vitamin C reduces blood sugar/ pressure; CoQ10 improves insulin sensitivity; curcumin may boost exercise tolerance in heart failure patients.

Protein Supplementation

Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD

Leading sports nutritionist Marie Spano answers our questions about protein’s importance, the best sources, and more.

Deep Medicine

How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again

Prominent cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol explains how artificial intelligence and technological advances are ushering in a new age of healthcare and medicine.

Superfoods

Cucumbers

Cucumbers’ high content of water, fiber, and caffeic acid rejuvenate skin and support healthy blood sugar and immunity.

Impact of Fish Oil and Vitamin D on Human Health

Superficial media reports questioned the value of vitamin D and fish oil. Closer examination revealed reductions in cancer deaths and fatal heart attacks.

In the News

Prevalence of low vitamin D increasing; low vitamin D associated with heart disease; low vitamin D linked to pelvic floor disorders; vitamin D reduces blood glucose.

Why Do I Need A Probiotic?

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

Dietitian Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, explains the benefits of probiotics and how to choose one that is right for you.

Better Balance for Life:

Banish the Fear of Falling with Simple Activities Added to Your Everyday Routine by Carol Clements

Providing specific examples from her book, Better Balance for Life, Carol Clements explains the steps necessary for seniors to achieve better balance.

The Garden Chef

Recipes and Stories from Plant to Plate - By Phaidon Editors and Jeremy Fox

The Garden Chef offers recipes from top chefs participating in a movement to grow and eat your own food, solely utilizing in-season plants. We provide four of these recipes.

Is Memory Loss Optional?

In a landmark 2019 study, five plasma nutrients were associated with improved cognitive performance and brain connectivity.

In the News

Hypertension tied to cognitive impairment; fish oil in pregnancy inhibits fatty liver in adult children; more consistent CT-radiation doses needed; omega-3 improves dry eye symptoms.