Phytosterol Supplements May Slow Hearing Loss
In a study published in the journal PLOS Biology, Argentinian researchers show that common phytosterol supplements can help slow age-related hearing loss in mice.
Month: August 2023
Nutrition Shown to Improve Vision in Preterm Infants
In a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, Swedish researchers found that preterm infants who received fatty acid supplementation had better vision by age two and a half.
Longevity Medicine 101: Part 1
Introduction Longevity, the desire to extend our lifespan while preserving health and vitality, has been a fascination throughout human history. In the quest for longevity, medical science has made significant strides, unveiling the roles of cellular processes, senescent cells, mitochondrial function, and telomere health in the aging process. Alongside theseRead
Kid’s Immune Recovery Protocol
Infants and young children have developing immune systems with different innate and adaptive immune responses compared to older children and adults. This may explain why young children are more vulnerable to seasonal immune challenges. Several nutrition and lifestyle strategies can benefit their immune system’s development, function, and recovery. DOWNLOADRead
Kid’s Immune Support Protocol
As children return to school, sports, and indoor activities, immune challenges start to ramp up. While immune support is essential all year, it deserves extra attention during back-to-school season. Healthy diet and lifestyle strategies set the foundation for immune health. Learn practical tips and protocols to help support the immuneRead
Routine Vaccinations May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
In a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, scientists found a reduced risk of dementia among people who received common vaccines, such as those for shingles and pneumonia.
Measuring White-Blood-Cell Count in the Saliva Could Spot Early Heart Disease Risk
A study published in Frontiers in Oral Health has identified a simple test that could predict future cardiovascular risk in young, healthy adults.
The Toxic Nutrient Triad A little: good. Just a little more: bad
Most clinicians are familiar with the concept that when a little is good, more is often better, but a lot is still reliably toxic. This results in the mindset of there being little chance of doing harm with supplementing a “little,” especially when the supplements involved are well-known and relatively popular supplements, widely regarded as being beneficial without question.
Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Increased Body Fat
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows a link between long-term use of aspartame and saccharin to increased fat stores in the abdomen and muscles.
Study Finds Most Saw Palmetto Supplements Fall Short
A study in the Journal of Urology Open Plus found that only 7 out of 28 saw palmetto supplements met the potency standards to address symptoms of enlarged prostate.