In a first-of-a-kind study, researchers have determined that a single dose of polyphenols can improve cognitive function. The research was published in the European Journal of Nutrition in August 2020. The study was conducted by researchers from the Illinois...
The occurrence of type 2 diabetes is increasing around the world; however, there is good news: It’s easy to lower the risk. New research from Europe has demonstrated that every 66 gram per day increase in total fruit and vegetable intake–approximately the...
If you wonder why COVID-19 strikes some countries more drastically than others, you’re not alone. Researchers have been wondering the same thing. And now they think they may have found the answer: varying Vitamin D levels. Researchers from Northwestern...
Is it necessary to include the mineral magnesium to your daily supplement regimen? Many nutrient guidelines state that megnesium is one mineral we don’t need to supplement because we get more than enough from our diet; however, many nutritional experts today...
Have you ever wondered why licorice root is an ingredient in many whole food supplements? Most people just think of licorice as a chewy black candy. Sadly, most “licorice” candy today doesn’t even contain any real licorice. But licorice root is used...
Unbeknownst to most consumers, retailers quietly removed many antacid products from stores in 2019. Why? It turns out research shows that ingredients in popular antacids and acid-blockers can cause kidney damage and other issues—and even lead to cancer. In this...
