Read in 5 minutes As a registered dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking to people about the power of fermented foods to improve gut health. That’s why I’ve always been a fan of kefir. Kefir is a tangy fermented milk drink packed with beneficial microorganisms, also known as probiotics. Kefir has been quietly … Read more
Officially launched at Vitafoods Europe in May this year, Qura Creatine is entering the European market with the aim of offering an alternative to what is described as a “premium creatine exclusive”. The Netherlands-based brand is the brainchild of nutrition entrepreneurs Michael Hecking and Erik van Velsen, who combine decades of experience and expertise in … Read more
a_nameko/iStockphoto/Getty Images Protein is having a bit of a time. From coffee chains adding protein to their lattes to food companies promoting protein cookies and snacks to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoting steak instead of cake, the noise surrounding protein can make it difficult to know what you actually need. Then, under the … Read more
Chronic inflammation (a state in which the immune system is continuously activated) is an important cause of many diseases, and diet is also a major contributor to inflammation. Therefore, it makes sense to follow the so-called “anti-inflammatory diet.” There’s one problem. There is more than one anti-inflammatory diet. Rather, this eating pattern is largely determined … Read more
Fifteen years after losing her first baby to a rare and devastating birth defect, Andrea Lopez is relieved to know that other Latinx mothers may finally be able to avoid the same suffering. In January, California became the first state to require food manufacturers to add folic acid, an important vitamin, to corn masa flour … Read more
What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in twins found that taking a daily protein and prebiotic supplement may improve memory test scores in people over 60. The results of this study, published in 2024, are food for thought, especially since the same visual memory … Read more
Manufacturers of dietary supplements are asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can include in their products, a change that could open the door to further marketing of peptides, probiotics and other trendy health products. The FDA held a public meeting Friday to discuss its long-standing dietary supplement standards … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) – Dietary supplement makers are asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can include in their products, potentially opening the door to further marketing of peptides, probiotics and other trendy wellness products. The FDA held a public meeting Friday to discuss its long-standing standards for dietary supplements … Read more
An international study found that intermittent fasting has little or no benefit for adults who are overweight or obese, but Australian researchers raised questions about the limitations of this review. A report from a Cochrane review found that the results of intermittent fasting are so poor compared to other weight loss methods that obese adults … Read more
This story is taken from the manual, GQ”‘s flagship newsletter, offering useful advice on style, health and more four days a week. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Along with protein, creatine, and vitamin D, magnesium is one of the few nutrients that has quickly escaped the niche wellness world and … Read more