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.
Is Vitamin D The Answer For Exhausted Moms? Symptoms Women Shouldn't Ignore
Recent observations highlight that many postpartum and perimenopausal mothers suffer from severe vitamin D deficiency, manifesting as chronic fatigue, brain fog, and mood instability. A Reddit‑shared case and clinical anecdotes show dramatic symptom reversal after targeted supplementation. Doctors recommend a simple 25‑hydroxyvitamin D blood test to confirm levels, with typical maintenance doses ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 IU daily. Because sunlight exposure is often insufficient, especially in winter or for indoor‑bound parents, supplements become a practical solution.
ACC/AHA Revamps Cholesterol Guidelines to Push Early Screening and Nutrition‑Based Prevention
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released updated cholesterol guidelines that call for risk assessment as early as age 30 and stress lifelong nutrition and lifestyle habits. The shift aims to cut heart attacks and strokes by...
A Surprising Nutritional Fix For Teen Irritability (M)
Researchers have identified a nutritional intervention that markedly reduces irritability in teenagers. In a double‑blind, eight‑week trial involving 200 adolescents, a daily 300 mg magnesium supplement lowered irritability scores by roughly 30% compared with placebo. The study also noted that participants...
Study Finds High Vitamin B Intake Lowers Stroke Risk by 20%
Researchers analyzing data from the Women’s Health Initiative and the All of Us Research Program reported that participants with the highest intake of key B vitamins experienced up to a 20% lower risk of stroke. The finding, based on more...
Give Your Oatmeal A Fiber Boost With One Simple Ingredient
Fiber is a top consumer priority, and oatmeal already supplies four grams per half‑cup. Adding just an ounce of chia seeds—packed with 9.8 grams of fiber, omega‑3s, and antioxidants—more than doubles the bowl’s fiber content. Soaking chia before mixing prevents bloating...
339. Nutrients That Help Fight Chronic Fatigue - Life Extension
In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal Gossard discuss chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), outlining its diagnostic criteria, common symptoms like post‑exertional malaise and orthostatic intolerance, and the challenges patients face in getting an accurate diagnosis. They explore potential causes—including...
Is Seltzer Water Like LaCroix Actually Healthy?
Seltzer water, including popular brands like LaCroix, hydrates just as well as still water, according to studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Flavored varieties use natural fruit essences that are FDA‑GRAS, despite recent lawsuits alleging synthetic additives....
Experts Urge Balanced Diets to Boost GLP‑1 Anti‑Obesity Drug Benefits
Nutritionists and obesity physicians say GLP‑1 drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound only deliver lasting weight loss when paired with a high‑protein, high‑fiber, well‑hydrated diet. With roughly one in eight U.S. adults on these medicines and more than 600,000 Wegovy‑pill...
Sirio Targets Taste and Efficacy with New Lipid-Friendly Chewable Supplement Format
Sirio Europe unveiled LifeChews, a plant‑based chewable jelly tablet that pre‑disperses lipid droplets to improve stability and dosing consistency. The format supports up to 55% lipid loading, allowing high‑dose oil‑soluble actives such as omega‑3s, CoQ10, and carotenoids in a single...
Ketone Supplement May Shield Soldiers From Training Head Impacts
Neuroprotective effects of ketone monoester supplementation 🧠 This new study recruited 354 US military service members engaging in airborne training 🪖 Participants consumed either… 1️⃣ Ketone monoester 2️⃣ Placebo …before and during Improved Swing Landing Trainer (ISLT) training 🪂 Cognitive, balance, blood-based biomarkers were assessed 🔍 Results...
Supplements Can't Replace Real Meals for Athletes
If you’re: - drinking a protein shake instead of eating breakfast - taking creatine, BCAAs or a preworkout instead of eating carbs before a workout - skipping lunch but never missing your daily supplement stack - avoiding a post-workout meal and relying on protein...
New Research Links Higher B Vitamin Levels with Lower Stroke Risk
A new analysis of roughly 222,000 participants from the Women’s Health Initiative and the All of Us Research Program shows that higher dietary intake of several B‑complex vitamins—particularly B1, B2, B3, B6 and folate—correlates with up to a 20 percent lower...
Oxygenated Water Boosts Cycling Performance, Study Shows
Can oxygenated water improve athletic performance? In this blog, Dr Nick Tiller and I discuss findings from a study showing oxygenated water improves cycling performance... Read here: https://t.co/buFBG5adMw https://t.co/wXVLIQ80Xl
FDA Clears 7.2 Mg Wegovy HD, Boosting Weight‑Loss Potential by 19%
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a 7.2‑milligram version of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide weight‑loss drug Wegovy, dubbed Wegovy HD. Clinical data showed participants lost roughly 19% of body weight, about 47 pounds on average, compared with 16% on the...
Sports Dietitians on the New Dietary Guidelines and What Athletes Need to Know
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans overhaul the classic food pyramid, placing protein‑dense foods at the apex and pushing grain‑based carbohydrates lower. The new guidance raises recommended protein to 1.2‑1.6 g per kilogram of body weight and emphasizes whole, minimally processed...
Dietary Fructo-Oligosaccharides Dose-Dependently Modulate the Microbiome and Suppress Type 2 Lung Inflammation in a Murine Model of House Dust Mite-Induced...
Researchers fed BALB/c mice diets containing 1 %, 2.5 %, 5 %, or 10 % fructo‑oligosaccharides (FOS) before and during house‑dust‑mite sensitisation. While overall eosinophil recruitment to the lungs was unchanged, FOS dose‑dependently lowered lung Th2 cell frequencies and reduced key type 2 cytokines such...
#599: Does Unprocessed Red Meat Increase Diabetes Risk? – Gil Carvalho, PhD MD & Mario Kratz, PhD
In a recent podcast, Dr. Mario Kratz and Dr. Gil Carvalho dissect the contentious evidence linking unprocessed red meat to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Observational cohorts consistently show an elevated risk, yet short‑term randomized controlled trials report largely neutral...
Gut Virome Shields Mice From Post‑Meal Blood‑Sugar Surges, Study Finds
A mouse study published in Cell Host & Microbe reveals that the gut virome activates immune signaling to improve carbohydrate metabolism, cutting post‑meal blood‑sugar spikes. The findings suggest viral‑based therapies could complement existing diabetes strategies.
Low Ferritin Signals Iron Deficiency Before Anemia Appears
Skinny, pale skin, dark circles under your eyes, easy bruising, and constant low energy? It might seem like “just stress” or poor sleep… but this combo is often a red flag for low iron stores and you shouldn’t stop at checking...
Higher Intake of Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Potatoes May Cut Crohn Disease Risk
A large prospective study of 341,519 adults followed for 13.4 years found that high combined intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes and potatoes cut the risk of Crohn's disease by 56 percent (adjusted hazard ratio 0.44). The same dietary pattern showed...
B‑Vitamins and Minerals Power Your Mitochondrial Engine
The mitochondria are your cells' power plants⚡⚡ You need certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to produce energy via the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) Here's an overview of the most critical ones: 🔹B-Vitamins - Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Required for pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase. -...
One in Eight U.S. Adults on GLP‑1 Drugs, Experts Urge Lifestyle Pairing
A recent KFF survey shows roughly one in eight U.S. adults are taking GLP‑1 anti‑obesity drugs, with Novo Nordisk reporting over 600,000 Wegovy pill prescriptions since January. Health experts say the surge underscores the need to pair medication with diet,...
Exercise
The new Huberman Lab episode is out: The Best Vitality & Health Protocols | Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) 0:00 Rhonda Patrick 2:40 Competition, Jumping Rope, Rope Flow 6:49 Rhonda's Exercise Routine, Cardiovascular & Resistance Training 12:30 Cognitive & Physical Benefits of Exercise, Serotonin &...
Minor Lifestyle Tweaks Cut Major Heart Risks
Even small differences in sleep, physical activity and nutrition (SPAN) can have significant favorable impact vs major adverse cardiovascular events @uk_biobank, >53,000 participants, median age 63 yrs https://t.co/iZJjENsOiM https://t.co/WNiGfGGDYL
Nutrition Scientists Challenge Accuracy of Calorie Counts on Packaged Food Labels
Nutrition researchers argue that calorie counts on packaged foods often miss the mark by as much as 20%, citing biological variability and methodological limits. The dispute intensifies after a lawsuit alleges a popular protein bar brand underreports calories, prompting calls...
Timing Meals Aligns Circadian Clock, Improves Diabetes & Obesity
Time-restricted eating and circadian rhythms: A new frontier in diabetes and obesity management https://t.co/XekM37KqWt https://t.co/rsB3DZytIR
Skip Late Snacks to Boost Sleep and Parasympathetic Recovery
The benefits of not eating three hours before bedtime extend beyond improving sleep; but are also harnessed in protecting the natural increase in parasympathetic activity at that time. @foundmyfitness on the Huberman Lab podcast out now https://t.co/O8b2YunpVT
What You Need To Know About Taking Supplements As an Athlete
Athletes increasingly rely on dietary supplements to boost performance, recovery, and overall health, but product safety and efficacy vary widely. Experts advise selecting third‑party certified supplements, such as Informed Sport or NSF Certified for Sport, to ensure they are free...
Vitamin D and Fasting Show Promise for MASLD Treatment
Therapeutic effects of vitamin D and intermittent fasting on metabolic associated steatotic liver disease in rats "These findings support their potential as complementary, non-pharmacological strategies for MASLD management and warrant further translational investigation." https://t.co/n4BtHrrcOU
Bicarbonate and Extra Calories Enhance Endurance Performance
Been experimenting with bicarb for the last year as well as seeing how extra calories impact my performance Full write up can be found on Endurance Essentials https://t.co/WLuX7VNkAv
Nestlé Researchers Find Taurine-B Vitamin Blend May Support Motivation
Nestlé Research and the University of the Philippines demonstrated that a daily blend of 500 mg taurine, 1.3 mg vitamin B6, 0.2 mg vitamin B9 and 2.4 µg vitamin B12 improves motivated, goal‑oriented performance in healthy adults. In a double‑blind, crossover trial with 45 participants, the supplement...
Four‑Decade Study Finds Daily Coffee Cuts Dementia Risk by 18%
Researchers at Mass General Brigham reported that adults who drink two to three cups of coffee or tea daily face an 18% lower risk of dementia, based on a 43‑year follow‑up of more than 130,000 participants. The finding, drawn from...
Feeling Mentally Drained & Forgetful In Perimenopause? This Supplement Can Help
Perimenopausal women often experience brain fog as declining estrogen impairs neuronal ATP production. Nutritionist Molly Knudsen recommends creatine monohydrate to replenish cellular energy, with doses ranging from 5 g to 20 g depending on sleep quality. Adding Cognizin® citicoline, a clinically studied...
This Yummy Fruit May Help Balance Blood Sugar & Boost HRV
Researchers gave 18 healthy young adults watermelon juice daily for two weeks and then subjected them to a glucose challenge. Compared with a placebo, the juice group maintained steadier heart rate variability (HRV) despite the sugar spike. The effect is...
#385 – AMA #82: Applying the Tools of Longevity in the Real World: Disease Prevention, DEXA Scans, Artificial Sweeteners, Injury...
In this AMA episode, Dr. Peter Atiyah tackles a wide array of practical health questions, covering how health priorities shift across the decades, the hierarchy of chronic disease risk, and the most useful consumer health metrics. He discusses the role...
#385 - AMA #82: Applying the Tools of Longevity in the Real World: Disease Prevention, DEXA Scans, Artificial Sweeteners, Injury...
In this AMA sneak‑peek, Dr. Peter Atiyah fielded listener questions on practical longevity strategies, covering how health priorities shift across the 20s, 40s, and 60s+, the hierarchy of chronic disease risk (cardiovascular, cancer, neurodegeneration, metabolic), and the most useful consumer...
FDA Limits Leucovorin to Rare Deficiency After Trump, RFK Jr. Autism Push
The Food and Drug Administration on March 10 limited leucovorin (folinic acid) to treatment of cerebral folate deficiency, pulling back from earlier statements that framed it as an autism therapy. The move follows a September press conference where President Donald...
Resveratrol
Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine and berries, activates SIRT1 and AMPK pathways, positioning it as a potential longevity and neuroprotective agent. Clinical trials show 200‑500 mg daily improves cerebral blood flow, hippocampal connectivity, and memory performance in older adults....
Experts Debunk Viral Ozempic Penis Rumor, Clarify Real Side Effects
A wave of online searches for a rumored Ozempic‑related change in penis size has drawn media attention. Leading endocrinologists and FDA officials have stepped in to explain that the claim is unfounded and to outline the medication’s documented side‑effects. The...
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7 Foods You Should Never Eat Raw, According to Registered Dietitians
Registered dietitians warn that seven common foods—flour, ground beef, poultry, kidney beans, milk, lima beans, and cassava—must be fully cooked to avoid serious food‑borne illness. Raw flour can carry Salmonella and E. coli, while ground beef distributes bacteria throughout the meat,...
Is Fever a Symptom of Glycine Deficiency?
Recent research links glycine deficiency to disrupted sleep, elevated oxidative stress, and heightened fever responses. Glycine acts on NMDA receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus to lower core body temperature, facilitating sleep onset, while also serving as the rate‑limiting substrate for...
Vitamin D Boosts Runners' Immune Health in Winter
Vitamin D for immune support in runners ☀️ This new study investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation (2000 IU/day) across autumn and winter (8-weeks) in runners and non-runners 🔍 45 participants were recruited and split into 4 groups… 1️⃣ Supplemented runners 2️⃣...
Prioritize Whole Foods, Plants, and Healthy Fats
People often ask me what to make of the latest dietary guidelines. My answer is simple: focus less on trends, and more on what we know supports health. Whole, minimally processed foods, abundant plants, and healthy fats continue to stand...
Scientists Question Accuracy of Calorie Counts on Food Labels
A recently published analysis has raised doubts about the precision of calorie counts printed on packaged foods, prompting scientists to call for stricter testing and regulators to reconsider current labeling standards. The debate centers on methodological gaps in how calories...
Evidence-Based Nutrition Guide for Medical Educators
This book can help medical school faculty members provide evidence-based information on nutrition with its 32 chapters and case studies for each one. Check it out here. #nutrition #medicalschool #medicaleducation #healthcare #doctors #physicians #medicalstudents https://t.co/RDNj8Yutnm. .
Nutrition Essentials for Faster Athletic Injury Recovery
Athletes recovering from injuries, intense training, and tournaments here’s a few strategies to help you heal & recover for the week ahead and beyond‼️ 👉Antioxidants & healthy fats 👉7-10 g creatine monohydrate 👉Leucine rich foods (aim for 1.8-2.0g/kg/bw/protein/day) 👉Zinc, vitamin D, choline, glutamine, and...
New Study Reveals One Overlooked Nutrient That Supports Aging Well
A two‑decade study of nearly 90,000 adults found that regular consumption of flavonoid‑rich foods—such as berries, apples, citrus, black tea and moderate red wine—significantly lowers age‑related frailty, physical decline, and mental health issues. Women with the highest intake saw up...
Turn Your Salad Into A Meal With 30+ Grams Of Protein With This Formula
The article presents a practical formula for turning a simple salad into a protein‑packed meal, recommending a 4‑ounce protein anchor that delivers roughly 30 grams of protein. It suggests layering a secondary boost—such as an egg, cheese, or seeds—for an additional...
New Study Challenges Longevity Claims of Diet, Exercise, and Supplements
A newly released meta‑analysis questions the magnitude of impact that diet, physical activity and nutritional supplements have on human longevity. Researchers say the evidence is weaker than industry marketing suggests, prompting a split among scientists and consumers.
Postpartum Dieting Undermines Recovery and Milk Supply
I have seen women try to diet within weeks of giving birth because they want to "bounce back." Their milk supply drops and their recovery slows down. Early postpartum is the wrong time to cut calories. Your body just went through...