Today's Nutrition Pulse
Europe’s fibre frenzy: excess intake can backfire
While most Europeans still miss the UK’s 30 g daily fibre target, recent trends have pushed some consumers to exceed 50–70 g per day. Such high intakes are linked to bloating, diarrhea, constipation and reduced mineral absorption, especially when fibre is increased rapidly without sufficient hydration.
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8 Superfoods Dietitians Always Grab at Costco (and You Should Too)
Registered dietitians highlight eight nutrient‑dense superfoods that shoppers can stock up on at Costco, including frozen sockeye salmon, bulk avocados, Kirkland walnuts, large tubs of Greek yogurt, cacao powder, frozen berry blends, organic pumpkin seeds, and matcha green‑tea powder. The article explains each food’s key vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants, and offers practical serving ideas. By leveraging Costco’s bulk pricing and wide distribution, consumers can access high‑quality, affordable nutrition without specialty stores. The list underscores how the warehouse retailer supports health‑focused grocery habits.
Study Links Troponin‑I Phosphorylation in Obesity to Heart Failure, Reversible with Weight Loss
A new study published in Science identified heightened phosphorylation of the protein troponin‑I as a molecular switch that weakens heart muscle in people with severe obesity and HFpEF. Patients who lost more than 2 kg/m² BMI using GLP‑1 agonists showed restored...
Warwick Review Finds Plant‑Based Diets Cut Inflammation by 1.13 Mg/L
Researchers at the University of Warwick analyzed seven randomized trials involving 541 participants and found plant‑based diets lowered C‑reactive protein by an average of 1.13 mg/L versus omnivorous diets. The finding, published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, adds rigorous evidence...
Mimio’s Fasting Supplement Shows Measurable Metabolic and Cardioprotective Gains
Mimio announced that its fasting‑mimetic supplement delivered significant improvements in metabolic health, hunger regulation and cardioprotective markers in a decentralized clinical trial published in Nature. The study, run with People Science, underscores the potential of supplement‑based biohacking to replicate fasting...
Study Finds Selenium Supplements Fail to Boost Levels in Pregnant Women
Researchers from the University of Colorado and the USDA Agricultural Research Service reported that selenium supplementation did not improve serum selenium concentrations in pregnant and postpartum women across Guatemala, India and Pakistan. The finding, released on May 1, 2026, challenges...
Moderate Carbs Boost Cycling Performance More Than High Intake
Moderate carb intake outperforms high carb intake ‼️ This new study investigated whether carb intake during different steady state exercise intensities improved subsequent time-trial performance 🔍 🚴♂️ 12 trained males completed nine separate bouts of cycling exercise ⬇️ Moderate (120 min at 90% of...
Protein Quality Determines Muscle Growth Efficiency
What exactly does protein quality mean? And what makes a protein source high quality compared to low? Find out what factors influence muscle response to protein intake. Read the blog: https://t.co/4BsMILsT68 https://t.co/BepHS8d2mW
This Surprising Nutrient Could Supercharge Your Immune System
A recent pre‑clinical study reveals that zeaxanthin, the carotenoid best known for eye health, can markedly enhance T‑cell activity and slow tumor growth in mouse models. The nutrient strengthens the T‑cell receptor complex, improving immune cells’ ability to recognize and...
Happy Foods: What to Eat to Boost Your Mood
New analysis of a large Nurses’ Health Study cohort shows that women who consume about three servings of flavonoid‑rich fruits and vegetables each day are 3% more likely to report sustained happiness and up to 6% more likely to maintain...
From Roti to Revolution: India’s Next Big Hunger Fix Isn’t What You Think
India now produces enough calories for its billion‑plus population, yet hidden hunger—micronutrient deficiencies in iron, zinc and protein—remains widespread. The article argues that the Green Revolution solved the calorie crisis but left a nutrition gap, prompting a new “Smart Nutrition...
Expert Review Dismisses ‘Eight Glasses’ Hydration Myth, Calls for Evidence‑Based Water Guidance
Physiologist Tamara Hew‑Butler released a comprehensive review that debunks the popular eight‑glasses‑a‑day rule and other common hydration myths. Drawing on two decades of research and her role as medical research director for the Western States Endurance Run, she urges consumers...
Energy Balance Isn't Simple: CICO Overlooks Metabolic Variability
Energy Uptake In Athletes Decades ago, Andrew Coggan berated me for making a point that energy eaten via sugar wasn't the same as energy eaten via real food. CICO makes sense, but we are not a closed system. ✅There are heat and...
Psyllium Takes Lead as Experts Recommend 25‑35 G Daily Fiber for Longevity
Leading nutrition scientists are urging Americans to add psyllium seeds to their diets to reach the 25‑35 g daily fiber goal. A 2025 meta‑analysis ties every extra 10 g of fiber to a 10% lower risk of death, and psyllium’s soluble fiber...
Nattokinase Lacks Evidence; Choose Omega‑3 or Berberine
Nattokinase isn’t high on my list for cardiovascular prevention. I don’t see convincing evidence that it should be a primary strategy for cardiovascular disease or stroke risk reduction. If the goal is cardiovascular prevention, there are options with much stronger support. Omega-3...
Biotin Hair‑Growth Supplement Can Skew Cancer Lab Tests, Experts Warn
Oncologists at Ohio State University warn that biotin, a common hair‑growth supplement, can produce false lab results for several cancers. The warning follows a study in JCO Oncology Practice urging doctors to discuss supplement use with patients to avoid treatment...
Pregnant, Postpartum Women Struggle to Overcome Selenium Deficiency: Study
A multicountry analysis of the Women First trial examined whether a lipid‑based supplement containing 130 µg of selenium could improve maternal selenium status in Guatemala, India and Pakistan. The researchers found that supplementation did not raise serum selenium levels, which actually...
NutraCast: Pendulum Bets on Prebiotics with Gut Fuel as GLP-1 Buzz Reshapes Market
Pendulum Therapeutics launched Gut Fuel, a next‑generation prebiotic blend designed to close the U.S. fiber gap and offer a low‑FODMAP option for people with IBS and other digestive sensitivities. The product combines novel fibers and polyphenols to support the microbiome, positioning...
Does a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Impede Endurance Sports Performance?
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’s Great Debates series pits two leading experts against each other on whether low‑carbohydrate, high‑fat (ketogenic) diets hinder endurance performance. Louise Burke argues that carbs deliver more oxygen‑efficient energy, so strict carb restriction can slow...
Radiology Study Links Ultra‑Processed Foods to Thigh Muscle Fat, Experts Question Impact on Gains
A recent Radiology study reports higher fat infiltration in the thigh muscles of adults consuming ultra‑processed diets, sparking debate about protein powders and bars. Nutrition scientist Stuart Phillips argues that total protein intake and amino‑acid profile, not processing level, determine...
Do You Really Need 1 Gram of Protein Per Pound of Body Weight Per Day?
The long‑standing bodybuilding rule of 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is being re‑examined after several meta‑analyses suggested a lower threshold of about 0.7 g/lb. Critics point out that the 2018 study’s confidence interval was wide (0.47‑1.0 g/lb) and its...
Teen Female Athletes Need Proper Fuel for Growth
🚨Parents of Teen Female Athletes If your daughter is between 14–18 years old, active in sports, and stands 5’4” to 5’10” but weighs only 105–125 lbs, she may be under-fueled for her body and performance needs…..especially during key years of growth...
Animal Protein Edge Limited to Older Adults, Leucine Key
Our recently published meta-analysis found that animal-based proteins confer a modest advantage in stimulating muscle protein synthesis (MPS) compared to plant-based proteins (PMID: 42055214). At first glance, this might suggest a benefit to prioritizing animal protein for muscle building. However, the...
This Delicious Fruit May Help Balance Blood Sugar & Boost HRV
Researchers gave 18 healthy young adults either watermelon juice or a placebo for two weeks, then administered a glucose challenge to assess heart‑rate variability (HRV). Participants who drank watermelon juice showed steadier, higher HRV despite the sugar spike, indicating a...
Endurance Athletes Test Baking Soda and Broccoli Shots, Results Mixed
A competitive runner and registered dietitian evaluated three hot endurance supplements—broccoli shots, a pink powder and Maurten’s Bicarb system—over two months. While the hydrogel‑encapsulated baking soda caused no gut distress, performance gains were modest and inconsistent, underscoring lingering doubts about...
Study Shows Omega‑3 Supplements Boost Strength Gains in Active Adults
Researchers from the University of Greenwich and Anglia Ruskin University reported that several weeks of EPA and DHA supplementation enhanced muscle strength gains and recovery in resistance‑trained adults, highlighting a practical nutrition tool for athletes and gym‑goers.
The One Ingredient You Should Be Eating Daily For Heart & Gut Health
A recent randomized controlled trial found that eating one cup of black beans or chickpeas daily for 12 weeks significantly improves cholesterol and inflammation markers in adults with prediabetes. Participants who ate chickpeas saw total cholesterol drop from about 200 mg/dL...
7 Ways To Naturally Boost GLP-1 Production & Improve Metabolism
A new review in Toxicology Reports compiles evidence that several foods and plant compounds can naturally boost glucagon‑like peptide‑1 (GLP‑1) activity, the hormone targeted by prescription drugs such as Ozempic. The analysis highlights berberine, cinnamon extract, ginger, green tea, curcumin,...
This Vitamin Deficiency May Be The Reason You’re Always Tired
A recent analysis highlights that vitamin D deficiency affects roughly 29% of U.S. adults and contributes to chronic fatigue. Low serum levels (<20 ng/mL) disrupt mitochondrial energy production, impair sleep quality, mood stability, and immune response. The article recommends testing vitamin D status...
Comparative Assessment of Brassica Nigra Seed and Its Sprout Ethanolic Extracts Against Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats: Insight Into Antioxidant and...
Researchers compared ethanolic extracts of Brassica nigra (black mustard) seeds and sprouts for protecting rat livers against a high‑dose paracetamol challenge. Rats received 500 mg/kg body weight of each extract for 21 days, with silymarin (100 mg/kg) as a reference drug. Both extracts...
Functional Foods and Their Potential Impact on Women’s Health in Chile
A new review highlights the growing burden of non‑communicable diseases among Chilean women, noting that diet alone accounts for 40% of deaths and that obesity affects 33.9% of women—higher than men. It argues that locally sourced functional foods rich in...
The Effect of Montmorency Tart Cherry Consumption on Athletic Performance and Post-Exercise Recovery in Healthy Adults: A Scoping Review
A scoping review of 28 randomized trials evaluated Montmorency tart cherry supplementation in healthy adults. Four of ten performance studies reported faster time‑trials or longer time‑to‑exhaustion, while seven of fourteen strength‑recovery trials showed accelerated muscle‑strength return. Only six of twenty‑two...
Dietary Intakes of Cysteine, Glutamate, Proline, and Tryptophan Are Associated with Hypertension Risk in Chinese Children and Adolescents: A National...
A national cross‑sectional study of 12,187 Chinese children and adolescents (ages 6‑18) found that higher dietary intakes of cysteine, glutamic acid and proline were associated with roughly double the odds of hypertension, while tryptophan intake reduced risk by about 50%....
How To Follow a Healthy Diet With LEMS
Living with Lambert‑Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) brings muscle weakness, fatigue, and digestive challenges that can undermine daily function. Neurologist Dr. Georgette Dib emphasizes that while diet won’t cure LEMS, a balanced, Mediterranean‑inspired eating plan can bolster muscle strength, energy, gut...
Balanced Snacks Power Muscle Growth and Endurance
Fuel smarter, play stronger 💪 If you’re an athlete, your snacks shouldn’t just “hold you over” they should actively support muscle growth, recovery, and sustained energy. The best options combine protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you fueled and focused. Example...
Protein Powers Recovery, Adaptation, and Performance, Not Just Hypertrophy
Protein is often framed around hypertrophy, but its role is broader. Explore evidence based advice on protein use for recovery, adaptation, and performance in this 2H masterclass with Dr Oliver Witard. https://t.co/X2jF4hM5UH https://t.co/a9kpTqLyQH
DSM-Firmenich to Showcase Science-Backed Longevity Ingredients at Vitafoods Europe 2026
DSM-Firmenich announced it will showcase a suite of science‑backed longevity ingredients at the upcoming Vitafoods Europe 2026 trade show in Barcelona. The portfolio targets cellular senescence, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis and mitochondrial dysfunction, reflecting growing consumer demand for clinically validated...
L-Glutamine May Cut Sugar Cravings, Boost Gut Health
In addition to some evidence that it can improve gut health, supplementing with L glutamine may reduce sugar cravings. Need more data but anecdotally, it works. Specifics in this short 30 minute episode of Huberman Lab essentials.
How Sugar Fuels Muscles and Becomes CO₂
This blog examines the role of sugar in energy provision. It outlines key biochemical steps, differences between various sugars, and the pathway from carbohydrate intake to its use in muscle and eventual conversion to carbon dioxide. https://t.co/VlAVmqo10d https://t.co/BuINANiHfC
Health Canada Publishes Prebiotics Monograph
Health Canada has released a prebiotic monograph that adopts the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) 2017 definition. The document enumerates approved prebiotic ingredients—including inulin, acacia gum, FOS, GOS, XOS, and the human‑milk oligosaccharides 2′‑FL and LNnT—and draws...
Maternal Polyphenols Boost Fetal Brain Development in Rodents
New review: The effect of the mother's consumption of polyphenols (resveratrol, curcumin, quercetin, naringin, ferulic acid, genistein) on fetal neurodevelopment in rodents & improvements in brain development 🧠🧠🧠 https://t.co/xN2GISamzy https://t.co/bVFiIjoZem
UCI Paper Reveals How Nutrition Drives WorldTour Cycling Performance
The UCI Sports Nutrition Project paper provides one of the most comprehensive overviews of race nutrition in professional road cycling to date. This blog summarises the key insights and how nutrition science is applied in WorldTour cycling: https://t.co/xmL5ZhgcwM https://t.co/dBgaLhy5cI
Mediterranean Diet Cuts 10‑Year Heart Disease Risk by 47%, Study Finds
Researchers from Harokopio University reported that Greeks who closely followed a Mediterranean diet were 47% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease over a decade. The findings, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 64th Scientific Session, bolster existing dietary recommendations...
Boost Kids' Brain Development with One Egg Yolk Daily
Easy hack to get some extra nutrients into your kids: Blend a raw egg yolk into their milk. I use egg yolk with honey and they cannot even taste it. Egg yolks are one of the most nutrient dense foods...
Athletes Need Higher Calories, Protein, and Carbs
⚡️ Student-athletes and active adults have higher calorie, protein, and carbohydrate needs than their non-active counterparts. 🍉 NWW healthy cheat sheets and athlete-tailored recommendations vary based on goals, training, and intensity. 🍽️ Fundamentals include: 👉 Protein 👉 Carbohydrates 👉 Fluids 👉 Healthy fats 👉 Fruits & vegetables Share...
2026 Meta‑Analysis Shows Time‑Restricted Eating Cuts Weight and Improves Metabolism
Researchers released a 2026 network meta‑analysis confirming that time‑restricted eating (TRE) in 8‑10‑hour windows leads to modest weight loss, lower systolic blood pressure and improved lipid profiles. The study also flags potential heart‑risk signals for windows under eight hours, sparking...
Simplify Supplements: Prioritize Food, Fill Nutrient Gaps
My own supplement routine is simple and intentional. I focus on a few that support my needs, rather than taking a long list without a clear purpose. I always suggest starting with your diet first. Many of the nutrients your body...
'NYT' Ad Seeks Higher Prenatal Nutrition Standards
Women’s health supplement startup Needed placed a full‑page ad in the April 26 New York Times demanding modernized U.S. prenatal nutrition standards. The company argues that the current guidelines, set in 1941 and based on data from a largely male population, leave...
The ADHD and Diet Myth, Debunked.
The article dismantles the long‑standing belief that specific diets can cure or dramatically improve ADHD symptoms. It highlights that roughly 15 million U.S. adults and 7 million children live with the disorder, yet scientific studies find no consistent link between eliminating dyes,...
This NHS Fibre Target Most of Us Miss Could Secretly Be Key to Making Your Skin Look Healthier and Plumper
Researchers have linked the NHS’s 30‑gram daily fiber target to clearer, more hydrated skin. Most adults fall about 10 g short, missing out on short‑chain fatty acids that reinforce the skin barrier and curb inflammation. A 2025 Journal of Investigative Dermatology...
Study Finds Ultra‑Processed Foods Cut Attention Scores, Raising Biohacking Concerns
Researchers at Monash University analyzed data from 2,192 Australians and found that each 10% rise in ultra‑processed food consumption shaved 0.05 points off attention test scores. The findings suggest diet quality directly impairs cognitive performance, a key metric for nutrition‑focused...