An inexpensive daily supplement appears to improve brain function in older adults

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What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in twins has found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory test scores in people over 60. Published in 2024, the findings are food for thought, especially the same visual memory and learning test used … Read more

Dietary supplement makers are pushing the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers are pushing the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products, a change that could open the way for the marketing of peptides, probiotics and other cutting-edge health offerings. The FDA held a public meeting on Friday to discuss the long-term criteria for … Read more

Dietary supplement makers are pushing the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers are pushing the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products, a change that could open the way for the marketing of peptides, probiotics and other cutting-edge health offerings. The FDA held a public meeting on Friday to discuss the long-term criteria for … Read more

Dietary supplement makers are pushing the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers are pushing the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products, a change that could open the way for the marketing of peptides, probiotics and other cutting-edge health offerings. The FDA held a public meeting on Friday to discuss the long-term criteria for … Read more

Scientists followed people who removed sweets from their diet and reported very unexpected results

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The researchers found that reducing or increasing daily exposure to sweetened foods over six months did not change how much the adults liked sweets or how much they consumed. This finding challenges the central assumption behind dietary counseling that targeting sweetness itself can alter cravings, eating behaviors, and health outcomes. Sweets and daily food … Read more

Dietary supplement makers are pushing the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dietary supplement makers are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products, a change that could pave the way for the marketing of peptides, probiotics and other cutting-edge health offerings. The FDA held a public meeting on Friday to discuss its long-standing … Read more

Intermittent fasting can still be beneficial, new study finds – InSight+

Intermittent Fasting Can Still Be Beneficial, New Study Finds - Featured Image

An international study has found that intermittent fasting has no benefit for overweight or obese adults, but an Australian researcher has raised questions about the review’s limitations. A Cochrane review report found that the results of intermittent fasting are worse than other weight loss methods in obese adults who are better off following conventional diet … Read more

Sunday Interview: ‘Make time to try new things in the kitchen’, says dietitian Natasha Reuter

Sunday Interview: 'Make time to try new things in the kitchen', says dietitian Natasha Reuter

Setting the right path in nutrition, breaking old habits, and bringing more color to the plate are at the heart of Natasha Reuter’s work. She has been a dietitian at Emil Meyers Hospital Center for six years. Eating is something we all do every day, often without even thinking about it. However, despite this kind … Read more

How healthy are beef steaks and jerky as a protein source?

Beef jerky and jerky are considered processed meat. Credit: Photos by Tonelson/Getty Images

Medically reviewed by Lindsay DeSoto, RD Beef jerky and jerky are considered processed meats.Credit: Photography by Tonelson/Getty Images Beef sticks and jerky are ideal foods that are rich in protein and low in calories. However, they are still processed meats and can be high in sodium, additives, and preservatives. Experts say they can fit into … Read more