How much vitamin D is enough for you?
Vitamin D’s main function is to help the body absorb calcium.
Deficiency can cause delayed skeletal development and rickets in children and may contribute to...
Zinc, folic acid supplements cannot boost fertility in men
In a new study, researchers found that zinc and folic acid, a pair of dietary supplements long touted as an effective treatment for male...
Need to control your blood sugar? There’s a drink for that
More people with diabetes and pre-diabetes looking for strategies to help control blood sugar.
In a new study, researchers found that ketone monoester drinks—a popular...
Processed foods strongly linked to obesity epidemic in the U.S.
In a new study, researchers found that as food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent.
They concluded...
These 5 nutrients may improve your mood in winter
Though winter may bring you down, the food you eat can play a significant role in how you feel emotionally, dietitians say.
If you tend...
Keto diets and heart health: The risk you should know
Touted by celebrities as a quick way to lose substantial weight, the ketogenic diet might seem counterintuitive to good heart health.
After all, it’s a...
The best way to ditch bad habits: what science can teach us
It’s a new year and many people are in the mood for making a fresh start. And that often means giving something up (cigarettes,...
These diets are naturally low in cholesterol and can protect your heart
In a new Scientific Advisory, researchers suggest that reducing dietary cholesterol by focusing on overall heart-healthy diets remains good advice for keeping artery-clogging LDL...
This fruit compound shows anti-aging effects on human body
In a new study, researchers found that urolithin A, a metabolite of biomolecules found in pomegranates and other fruits, could help slow certain aging...
Diet could strongly influence your mental health and wellbeing
In a new study, researchers confirm that diet can strongly influence mental health and wellbeing.
They found that there is increasing evidence of a link...