Science Update
Vitamin C may help people who suffer from respiratory symptoms after exercise
Vitamin C reduces oxidative stress from exercise, and trials show it halves post-exercise lung function decline and respiratory symptoms.
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Science Update
Vitamin C reduces oxidative stress from exercise, and trials show it halves post-exercise lung function decline and respiratory symptoms.
CoQ10
CoQ10 supplementation prevented age-associated aortic damage in low birth weight rats, suggesting a potential way to lower future heart disease risk.
Dietary Fiber
Two functional fibers shifted gut bacteria toward a leaner Bacteroidetes profile, suggesting a role for fiber in long-term weight management.
Proton Pump
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors lowers gut microbial diversity, raising risk of infections, vitamin deficiencies, and bone fractures.
Research & Education
Hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia raise sodium retention and strain the kidneys, and a lower-carb, potassium-rich diet may help protect renal function.
Mental Wellness
Higher dietary omega-3 intake, especially from fish, is linked to a reduced risk and slower progression of age-related hearing loss.
Science Update
Personalized dietary advice from genetic testing improved eating habits more than standard advice, a trial of 138 healthy young adults found.
Research & Education
Dietary fat, vitamin D, oxidative stress, chronic infections, and obesity each influence male and female fertility, research on reproductive health shows.
Science Update
A pilot trial found omega-3 supplementation reduced nicotine cravings and daily cigarette counts in smokers not trying to quit.
Research & Education
IP6 (phytic acid), the storage form of phosphorus in grains and legumes, may inhibit kidney stones and soft tissue calcification in animal studies.
Sleep Quality
Explore the link between restless legs syndrome and underlying health issues, including nutrient deficiencies and cardiovascular risks…