All articles tagged with #nutrients
This article emphasizes the importance of carefully choosing and correctly dosing supplements, highlighting that excessive intake of certain nutrients like vitamin D, calcium, and omega-3s can cause health problems. It advises consulting healthcare providers before starting supplements, checking for third-party certification, and being cautious of label inaccuracies and individual needs to avoid potential risks.
A US doctor suggests that eating peanut butter two hours before bed may help improve sleep quality due to its tryptophan, healthy fats, and magnesium content, which can promote relaxation and deeper rest. However, it may not work for everyone and should be tried as a low-risk, diet-based alternative to medication.
Choline is an essential but often overlooked nutrient that benefits brain, heart, and liver health, with most Americans not getting enough from their diet. Good sources include eggs, meats, fish, dairy, and plant-based options like soy and vegetables. While a food-first approach is recommended, certain groups such as pregnant women and vegetarians may need supplements to meet their needs.
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread, but its effectiveness depends on magnesium, which activates vitamin D in the body. Without enough magnesium, vitamin D remains inactive, impairing bone health, immunity, and muscle function. Consuming magnesium-rich foods or supplements, under medical guidance, can enhance vitamin D absorption and overall health.
Certain foods like omega-3-rich fish, magnesium-rich greens, ginger, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, vitamin B2 foods, turmeric, whole grains, and water-rich fruits may help alleviate headaches and migraines, while avoiding triggers like processed foods, alcohol, cheese, chocolate, gluten, and excessive caffeine can also be beneficial.
The article highlights the top 8 dry fruits—such as almonds, walnuts, dates, figs, raisins, pistachios, dried apricots, and fox nuts—that can boost immunity and provide essential nutrients during the cold winter months, making them ideal for maintaining health and energy in winter.
A significant majority of the global population is not consuming enough omega-3 fatty acids, which are linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk and overall health, due to dietary challenges and misconceptions, with recommendations including eating oily fish or taking supplements.
A new study suggests that low levels of the nutrient choline, combined with obesity, may accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, highlighting the importance of sufficient choline intake for brain health and aging.
Scientists have discovered a new universal principle, the global constraint principle, explaining how cell growth slows as nutrient levels increase, unifying classic biological laws and providing insights into microbial and organism growth under resource limitations.
Scientists discovered that the amino acid leucine enhances cellular energy by protecting mitochondrial proteins from degradation, thereby improving mitochondrial efficiency and energy production, with implications for health and disease treatments.
The article discusses various plant-based milks like soy, oat, almond, coconut, and rice, highlighting their nutritional profiles, health benefits, and considerations for choosing the right one based on individual needs, with emphasis on checking labels, nutrient content, and potential concerns like seed oils and arsenic.
Most Americans are not meeting the recommended intake of key nutrients like fiber, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium, which are essential for long-term health. Experts emphasize increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to address these deficiencies and improve overall well-being, rather than relying on supplements.
A large-scale study reveals that 71% of women do not consume enough creatine, a nutrient crucial for energy production and hormonal stability, which may impact menstrual health, fertility, and risk of reproductive issues. Increasing creatine intake through diet or supplements could support women's hormonal and reproductive health across different life stages.
A 2024 study highlights that brain aging begins earlier than expected, often in midlife, and emphasizes the importance of nutrients like omega-3s, B12, folate, vitamin D, E, choline, magnesium, and polyphenols in supporting brain longevity and cognitive health through a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle habits.
This article explores five beverages beyond green tea—coffee, coconut water, pomegranate juice, black tea, and kefir—that support brain health by providing key nutrients like antioxidants, magnesium, and probiotics, which enhance cognitive function, protect neurons, and regulate mood.