Iron Deficiency More Prevalent in Teens and Young Women Than Previously Thought
According to a research letter published in JAMA, as many as four in every 10 teen girls and young women may have dangerously low iron levels.
Women’s Health
The Fertility Diet: Foods and Supplements That Support Fertility
A healthy diet is important throughout the lifecycle. For women of childbearing age, optimizing nutrition supports reproductive health and can significantly improve their chances of conception.
Collagen, a better framework than calcium alone
By Kathy Lund It’s been said that graceful aging is about being flexible. One’s ability to respond mentally and physically to life’s obstacles is certainly an asset. However when it comes to bone health, traditional advice on calcium supplementation favors rigidity over agility. As Ian R Ried wrote in hisRead
Study Finds that Majority of Prenatal Supplements Fall Short
A study in the April 2023 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that 99 percent of prenatal supplements don’t provide adequate doses of the nutrients pregnant women need.
Gut Microbes Help with Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition that affects approximately 10% of pregnancies worldwide, occurs when women without diabetes develop glucose intolerance during pregnancy. Typically detected in the second trimester, it can cause adverse outcomes including miscarriage, premature delivery, fetal malformation, and preeclampsia. Now, a new study by Bar-Ilan University inRead
Link Between Gut Bacteria, Estradiol, and Depression Discovered
A potential new cause of depression in premenopausal women has been uncovered. According to a study in the journal Cell Metabolism, women struggling with depression during their reproductive years have lower levels of estradiol — and the microbiome appears to play a significant role in this connection. Previous research showsRead
Vitamin E Alleviates Postmenopausal Insomnia
According to a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Nutrients, vitamin E was shown to help alleviate chronic insomnia disorder and enhance sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Insomnia is one of the most common conditions during and after menopause. For this study, scientists wanted to know if vitamin E supplements could beRead
Ashwagandha Boosts Sexual Function in Women
Ashwagandha helps improve sexual function and desire in women, according to a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study in the journal Cureus. Estimates show that 40 percent of women report poor sexual function, enough to impact their quality of life. Thanks to new findings, there is a potential new treatment option withRead
How Intermittent Fasting Affects Women’s Hormones
Several studies have shown that intermittent fasting helps with weight loss. Critics, however, have expressed concern over possible hormone disruptions in women on the diet. A new study in the journal Obesity helps shed light on the issue. Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago researchers followed a group ofRead
Ayurvedic Herb Helps Menopause-Related Anxiety & Cognitive Decline
Menopause is a rollercoaster ride of changes for most women. As hormone levels drop off precipitously, women begin to experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Now, researchers have identified an Ayurvedic herb — Tinospora cordifolia — that may help with two of the most common menopause-related issues: anxiety and cognitiveRead