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.
The Over-50 Cycling Problem Nobody Wants to Admit: You’re Underfueling
The Bicycling editors highlight a pervasive issue among cyclists over 50: chronic underfueling. Dietitian and coach Namrita Brooke explains that many senior riders skimp on carbohydrates, protein, and electrolytes, leading to slower recovery and diminished performance. The article recommends at least 50 g of carbs per hour, adequate hydration, and post‑ride protein to protect muscle mass. Bicycling’s new Member‑Exclusive “How to Ride Strong at 50+” program bundles these nutrition tactics with strength routines for aging athletes.
Wearable Sweat Patch Detects Six Vitamins in Real Time, Hits 0.33 nM Sensitivity
Researchers have unveiled a flexible skin patch that measures six essential vitamins in sweat, achieving detection limits as low as 0.33 nanomolar for folic acid. Published in Nature Communications, the study demonstrates real‑time, non‑invasive micronutrient monitoring that could reshape personalized nutrition.
Intermittent Fasting May Not Suit Performance Athletes
Intermittent fasting is a common approach to controlling bodyweight and body composition. But is it the best thing for performance athletes? tomcoughlin.co.uk #nutritionist #nutrition #performancenutritionist #sportsnutrition
EXPLAINER: Medicine's Forgotten Biomarker - The Homocysteine Story Your Doctor Missed
In this episode Dr. Robert Lufkin explains why homocysteine, an amino‑acid by‑product of methionine metabolism, is a powerful but overlooked risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and dementia. He reviews the biological mechanisms by which elevated homocysteine damages arterial endothelium...
Sustainable Fat Loss: Basics Over Fads
How to lose body fat?🔥 ✅Eat in a kcal deficit. ✅ Prioritize protein + produce. ✅ Walk 10-15K steps daily ✅ Prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep. ✅ Cook and eat meals at home & avoid fast food and eating out ✅ Lift weights 3-5x/week minimum...
Nighttime Protein Aids Recovery without Causing Fat
Eating protein before bed does not automatically lead to fat gain. This blog explains how it can support recovery and muscle health. Read the blog: https://t.co/z3MoMcBdza
Omega-3s: Do They Help You Sleep?
Omega‑3 fatty acids—EPA, DHA, and ALA—are essential nutrients linked to brain, heart, and inflammation regulation. While DHA may boost melatonin and neuronal stability, research on sleep benefits remains mixed, with modest gains in some trials but no clear advantage for...
Does Timing Matter? Anabolic Window Explored
This webinar reviews the anabolic window and asks what timing adds beyond total daily intake. Register now with the special offer https://t.co/X2jF4hM5UH https://t.co/q8UlgLjNAA
Diet‑Microbiota‑Polyamine Axis Drives Intestinal Aging
The Diet–Microbiota–Polyamine Axis in Intestinal Aging: Microbial Pathways, Functional Foods, and Physiological Implications https://t.co/UJwPyVroBn https://t.co/xQTAAszA0w
AHA Revamps Cardiovascular Diet Guidance, Puts Plant‑Forward Eating Front‑and‑Center
The American Heart Association has issued an updated scientific statement that re‑centers heart‑healthy eating on vegetables, fruits, whole grains and plant‑based proteins. The 2026 guidance drops a prior step on food‑setting implementation, flags lingering uncertainty on fat and alcohol, and...
Nutrients for Bone Health and Osteoporosis
The article outlines how 13 nutrients influence bone health, distinguishing osteopenia and osteoporosis, and highlights the prevalence of these conditions in the U.S., with 10 million diagnosed and 44 million at risk. It explains that adequate intake of vitamins, minerals, and amino...
Givaudan Research: Zensera Lemon Balm Supports the Mind During Stress
Givaudan’s patented Zensera lemon‑balm extract (300 mg) was tested in a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial with 130 healthy adults under moderate stress. The study measured mood, heart rate, blood pressure and a battery of executive‑function tasks over five hours. Participants who took...
Does Anyone Take ADHD Stimulant Meds (Adderall, Vyvanse)? Tips on Reducing Neurotoxicity Risk?
Recent discussions highlight that ADHD may involve more than neurotransmitter imbalance, with oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction playing key roles. Stimulant medications such as amphetamines boost dopamine turnover, which can increase reactive oxygen species and strain mitochondrial energy production. Users...
Eat This to Live Longer, Stay Young, and Transform Your Health
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Lucia Aronica, a Stanford epigenetics professor, about how the foods we eat act as a "pencil" that can rewrite our genetic instructions, influencing aging, disease risk, weight, and mood. Dr. Aronica explains...
Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Event Recurrence
Association Between Calcium Supplementation and Recurrence of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Population‐Based Cohort Study 👉 “Caution should be exercised” https://t.co/ynmqMB4Zd0
ONAVIDA Study Finds High‑Protein Oral Supplement Improves Recovery in Malnourished Cancer Patients
The ONAVIDA trial, published on 29 April 2026, demonstrated that a novel concentrated high‑protein, high‑calorie oral nutritional supplement (cHPHC‑ONS) significantly enhanced nutritional and morphofunctional recovery in 230 malnourished cancer patients over three months. The prospective, multicenter study combined the supplement...
The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Score on Oral Nutrition Supplementation Is Inversely Associated with Malnutrition Risk of Tumor Patients During...
A multicenter cross‑sectional study of 1,737 Chinese cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy found that 70.1% were at risk of malnutrition. Researchers measured patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward oral nutrition supplements (ONS) and discovered that higher KAP scores were independently...
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Inflammatory Biomarkers and Cognitive Status in Older Italian Adults
A cross‑sectional study of 92 Italian seniors found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet dramatically reduced the odds of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), with an odds ratio of 0.07 for participants in the top adherence quartile. MCI patients displayed...
Preserve Muscle and Strength While Cutting Calories
Can You Build Muscle While Losing Fat? How to Keep Strength and Lean Mass When In a Caloric Deficit https://t.co/XuusPPYBgC
343. Summary: Can This Nutrient Help Alzheimer's? - Life Extension
In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal discuss a recent pilot study on creatine supplementation as a potential therapy for Alzheimer's disease, featuring insights from lead author Aaron Smith. They explain how creatine, known for its role in muscle...
Run Faster Now with Super Shoes and New Rules
With super shoes, sodium bicarb, new fueling rules, and some downright stubborn belief.... you should absolutely be challenging yourself to run faster than ever. The moment is now.
7 Foods With More Fiber Than Prunes to Support Gut Health
A recent editorial highlights that 90‑95% of Americans fall short of the recommended 25‑30 g of daily fiber, relying heavily on low‑fiber animal products and processed foods. Registered dietitians Whitney Linsenmeyer and Lauren Manaker identify seven foods—chia seeds, lentils, raspberries, artichokes,...
Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Cuts Post‑GLP‑1 Weight Regain by 40% in First Trial
Researchers at Dartmouth Health presented the first sham‑controlled trial of duodenal mucosal resurfacing, showing participants who received the endoscopic “gut reset” regained 40% less weight than controls after stopping GLP‑1 drugs. The findings could address a major gap in obesity...
Higher Omega‑3 Levels Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by Half
Higher omega-3 status is associated with dramatically lower Alzheimer’s risk. People with a high omega-3 index (~10%) have about a 50% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared with those at the low end (~4%). Other studies have reported a dose-dependent relationship -...
Here’s How an Iron Deficiency Can Affect Your Brain Function—And What to Do About It
Iron deficiency, especially common among women, menstruating individuals, pregnant people, and endurance athletes, can impair brain function by disrupting neurotransmitter production and myelin integrity. Experts explain that low iron leads to mood swings, fatigue, brain fog, and reduced executive performance,...
Omega-3s May Affect Brain Repair: Should You Avoid Them?
A new study indicates that eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a common component of fish‑oil supplements, can impair brain‑vascular repair after repeated mild traumatic brain injuries. In mouse models and human brain‑cell cultures, EPA reduced endothelial wound‑healing and promoted tau protein buildup...
Physicians, Not Consumers, Drive U.S. Supplement Purchases, Sermo Survey Finds
A real‑time Sermo survey of 374 U.S. physicians shows that 92% recommend dietary supplements and 94% have observed patient purchases directly linked to that guidance. The data overturns the long‑standing belief that supplement sales are primarily consumer‑driven, highlighting physicians as...
Mimio Health’s Fasting‑Mimetic Supplement Cuts Cholesterol and Glucose in RCT
Mimio Health’s fasting‑mimetic supplement Mimio lowered total cholesterol, LDL, oxidized LDL and fasting glucose in an eight‑week, double‑blind trial of 42 older adults. The study, published in Scientific Reports, also reported improved appetite regulation and reduced abdominal discomfort, suggesting a...
Study: Unsweetened Coffee Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease. Sweetened? Not So Much
A new analysis of 173,614 UK Biobank participants found that drinking two to three cups of unsweetened coffee daily lowers cardiovascular disease risk by about 15% compared with non‑drinkers. The protective effect follows a U‑shaped curve, with higher or lower...
The Proven Ways To Beat Food Cravings And Boost Weight Loss (M)
Recent research confirms that simple, evidence‑based tricks can help people overcome food cravings and accelerate weight loss. Strategies such as staying hydrated, prioritising protein, and practicing mindful eating have measurable effects on appetite regulation. The article, authored by psychologist Dr Jeremy...
What You Eat for Lunch Could Influence Your Immune System Just Hours Later
A new study published in Nature shows that T cells become functionally stronger after a meal, with measurable improvements just six hours post‑lunch. Researchers tracked blood samples from 31 volunteers before breakfast and after lunch, finding that fed T cells...
Candy and Energy Drinks Harm Kids; Creatine Is Safe
🚨 🍭While candy, energy drinks & ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are heavily marketed to kids, the science shows real risks. Meanwhile, creatine monohydrate stands out as safe, effective & beneficial especially for active youth athletes. 🥤UPFs, candy & energy drinks = documented...
Collagen's Role in Muscle Connective Tissue Remains Unclear
Does collagen strengthen connective tissue in muscle? Protein ingestion can increase the synthesis of contractile proteins, but does the same hold true for connective proteins? https://t.co/aILPHHpxW8 https://t.co/cXaNXCS3vl
Spain's Nutrition Authority Calls for Daily Eggs, Less Red Meat, More Fish
The Spanish Society of Community Nutrition (SENC) released its latest dietary guide, urging Spaniards to eat up to seven eggs a week, cut red‑meat portions to one or two servings, and increase fish consumption to two‑four meals weekly. The shift...
China Unveils 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Stroke, Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia
The National Health Commission of China has issued three 2026 adult dietary guidelines targeting stroke, osteoporosis and sarcopenia. The guidelines merge modern nutrition science with traditional Chinese food‑medicine, offering region‑specific meal plans and practical recommendations for millions of Chinese citizens.
Key Trends Emerge in Vitafoods Europe Education Programme
The Vitafoods Europe education programme showcased a series of high‑profile sessions that mapped emerging nutrition trends across gut health, longevity, GLP‑1 impacts, cognitive resilience, performance nutrition and nutricosmetics. Experts from Mintel, Euromonitor, Yakult and Nestlé highlighted how gut microbiome insights...
DSM‑Firmenich to Unveil Science‑Backed Longevity Suite at Vitafoods Europe 2026
DSM‑Firmenich announced it will present a suite of science‑backed longevity innovations at the upcoming Vitafoods Europe 2026 trade show in Barcelona. The portfolio targets four key hallmarks of aging—cellular senescence, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction—signaling a push toward...
Transparency Tech: New App Reveals Supplement Ingredient Credibility
Supplemate by Remedy released a new app that matches dietary supplements to users' specific health goals and rates ingredient credibility on a ten‑point scale. The platform scans scientific literature, clinical trial data, regulatory status, dosage levels and potential ingredient interactions,...
A Gastro Said Her Colon Looked “Pristine” After She Made This Change
Assistant professor Cynthia Thurlow, NP, credited a dramatic improvement in her colonoscopy results to a deliberate increase in dietary fiber, moving from the typical 10 g per day to the recommended 25‑30 g. Her gastroenterologist, reviewing two decades of scans, noted the...
These 2 Brain-Supporting Nutrients May Help Slow Cognitive Decline As You Age
Researchers tracking 6,610 middle‑aged adults with metabolic syndrome found that higher dietary intakes of choline and its metabolite betaine were linked to modest but statistically significant preservation of attention, language, and executive function over a two‑year period. Average choline consumption...
Avoid the 3 Common Marathon Runner Mistakes
Learn about the 3 most common mistakes by marathon runners and how to avoid them. Read the blog for practical advice: https://t.co/2rJ11lGXXg https://t.co/vQkq7CtALF
Dietitians Stress Nutrition Counseling Is Key to GLP‑1 Weight‑loss Success
Registered dietitian Grace Derocha warned that without professional nutrition guidance, the surge in GLP‑1 use—now reported by 12.4% of U.S. adults—could lead to suboptimal or unsafe weight‑loss outcomes. She estimates 30‑50% of her clients are on or considering GLP‑1 therapy,...
Fisheries Body Launches Consumer Nutrition Campaign Promoting Seafood
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has launched the Two4Life nutrition campaign to persuade Australians to eat two servings of seafood each week. The initiative is grounded in a meta‑analysis of 281 peer‑reviewed studies that links this intake to...
Glycogen Depletion, Not Low Blood Sugar, Saps Performance
💥 Feeling sluggish mid-workout or game? It could be a glycogen drop, not just “low energy.” Glycogen is your body’s stored form of carbs the main fuel your muscles rely on during intense training. When it runs low (due to poor...
Nicotinamide Boosts NK Cells, Induces NHL Remissions
Nicotinamide enhances natural killer cell function and yields remissions in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma https://t.co/VrC2ertsVd
What Are Antinutrients? Should You Be Concerned About Them?
Plant‑forward diets are widely endorsed for health and sustainability, yet social‑media influencers often warn against beans, grains, and leafy greens because they contain antinutrients. Antinutrients such as lectins and phytates can impair mineral absorption when consumed in large amounts, but...
Holistic Health Strategies Prove Key to Extending Healthspan, Experts Say
Health researchers and clinicians say a holistic blend of nutrition, regular movement, quality sleep and strong social connections can dramatically extend healthspan. The insight builds on decades of studies, including the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and real‑world recovery stories...
Meta‑analysis Finds 9% of Teens Tried Weight‑loss Supplements, Half Use Protein Products
A meta‑analysis published in JAMA Network Open, led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Australian universities, found that 9% of adolescents have tried nonprescription weight‑loss products and more than half of teen boys use protein supplements. The...
New Method Lets Runners Eat Carbs without Nausea
During his world record-smashing marathon on Sunday, Sabastian Sawe consumed the equivalent of four large bagels. My colleague @jasongay on a breakthrough in runners scarfing down energy-giving carbs without making themselves sick: https://t.co/ZlJzDoNPxm
FDA Clears Eli Lilly’s Foundayo, First New Oral Anti‑Obesity Drug in Years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s once‑daily oral weight‑loss pill, Foundayo, making it the first new anti‑obesity medication in years and only the second oral GLP‑1 option. Priced between $149 and $349 a month, the drug promises a...