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Vitamin D: a pseudo-vitamin for a pseudo-disease

We are still in love with vitamins a century after they were discovered, with half the US and UK population taking a supplement. Vitamin D...

Eating eggs can improve your heart health, study finds

In a recent study from Peking University, scientists found how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood. The findings...

It doesn’t matter which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

Scientists from Duke University found that people who had been eating the least amount of fiber had the greatest benefit from supplements, regardless of...

For plant-based proteins, soy is a smart choice

Scientists from the University of Connecticut found that soy is a good choice for plant-based proteins. The research is published in the Journal of Agriculture and...

Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety, depression

Scientists from the University of Reading measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported feeling...

Forget the antioxidant pills; just stick with veggies

Based on commercials for nutritional supplements, or even a trip down the supermarket aisle, you might get the impression that your food just isn’t...

Eating cranberries everyday can improve your heart health

In a recent study from King’s College London, researchers found daily eating cranberries for one-month improved heart function in healthy men. Low consumption of fruits...

This type of food linked to higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists from McMaster University found that a higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with a higher risk of inflammatory bowel disease. The research is...

Whey protein may help people control type 2 diabetes

In a recent study from Newcastle University, scientists found that drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help...

Ultra-processed foods are breaking your heart

Scientists from New York University found that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and death, with each...