Nutrition Posts
Aug. 19, 2024
BDNF: The Key to Better Mood, Metabolism, and Weight Control
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Article Highlights:
BDNF's Role in Health: Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a crucial protein that influences brain health, metabolism, appetite control, and mood. L…
Aug. 6, 2024
Study examines effect of fish oil in older adults' brains
Clinical trial finds statistically significant benefit for those genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's
Date:
August 1, 2024
Source:
Oregon Health & Science University
Summary:
A clinical trial suggests that a subset of older adults with…
Aug. 6, 2024
Study: Eggs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
By Joe Boland
July 29, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern as populations age worldwide, and with a focus on longevity and healthy aging in the natural wellness space taking center stage, research has ramped up to explore the poten…
July 31, 2024
Anti-Supplement Bill Resurrected
After we defeated his anti-supplement bill in 2022, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) is trying to do the same thing again. Let’s make sure he doesn’t succeed. Action Alert!
Editor’s Note: We’re republishing our article from M…
July 30, 2024
Thiamin Essential for Energy and Vitality
Do you often feel fatigued, mentally foggy, or irritable? These common symptoms might be due to a lack of thiamin (vitamin B1), a vital nutrient often missing from modern diets. While thiamin is essential, not all forms of this vitamin are created e…
July 29, 2024
Natural Remedies for Restless Legs
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Article Highlights:
- Improving your nutrient intake and addressing underlying health issues can help reduce the symptoms of restless legs, leading to better sleep and overall …
July 22, 2024
Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration
Date:
July 16, 2024
Source:
NIH/National Eye Institute
Summary:
In a new analysis of data, researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macu…
July 21, 2024
How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
ByArlin Cuncic, MA
Updated on February 21, 2023
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
We all have a threshold for being uncomfortable. How high that threshold is varies from person to person. The higher your threshold, the m…
July 21, 2024
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid Enhances Brain and Metabolic Wellness
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Article Highlights:
Nerve Health and Cognitive Support: RALA improves nerve sensation, comfort, and cognitive function by protecting neurons from oxidative stress.
Antioxidant…
July 15, 2024
9 Signs You Have Magnesium Deficiency and How to Treat It
By Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN
January 29, 2023
Magnesium is arguably the most important mineral in the body, which is why magnesium deficiency can be such an issue.
Not only does magnesium help regulate calcium, potassium and sodium, but it’…
July 15, 2024
MAGNESIUM
by Carolyn Dean, MD, ND
(OMNS Nov 9, 2017) Even though I've spent the last 20 years focused on one mineral, magnesium, it's made me a generalist, not a specialist, because magnesium does so much for the body. Most people are deficient in magnesium.…
July 10, 2024
Nitrate Supplementation: Beetroot Juice May Improve Postmenopausal Women’s Heart Health
By Joe Boland
July 3, 2024
Can a glass of beetroot juice a day keep the doctor away? According to recent research published in Frontiers in Nutrition, it just may help postmenopausal women avoid a visit to the cardiologist.
That’s beca…
July 8, 2024
Are Gummy Vitamins Good for You? Discover the Truth
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Article Highlights:
• Added Sugar: Gummy vitamins often contain high amounts of sugar and artificial ingredients, making them less beneficial than they appear.
&bul…
July 8, 2024
On Ultra-Processed Content
Cal Newport
June 19, 2024
When I visited London last month, a large marketing push was underway for the paperback edition of Chris van Tulleken’s UK bestseller, Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food&hell…
July 6, 2024
Complete List of Superfoods to Add to Your Diet
June13,2024
Ancient cultures have been leaning on superfoods for ages, reaping the many nutritional benefits. And in today’s world, health-minded individuals are still incorporating these age-old foods into their diets as a way to m…
July 6, 2024
Power Up: How Mitochondrial Health Influences Aging and Vitality
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Article Highlights:
Mitochondria and Energy Production: Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells. They are vital for energy, metabolism, hormone production, and immune regulat…
July 5, 2024
Beat the Bite - Avoid Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
Summer is rapidly approaching, and the great outdoors is beckoning you. Camping, hiking in the woods, reading a good book under a tree, and walking your dog along a less-traveled path can set you up for one of the most debilitating vector-borne di…
June 23, 2024
4 Nutrients to Beat the Summer Heat
The "dog days of summer" have arrived, and with the heat comes new nutritional challenges. Weekend warriors, the elderly, children, and those with outdoor jobs need to take extra care to replenish their bodies in the heat. In addition to water intak…
June 19, 2024
Berberine Supports Cholesterol, Neuroprotection, Butyrate and Gut Health
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Berberine is a remarkable phytonutrient that has been used in traditional healing for centuries. As we continue to explore its benefits, you will find it is a versatile …
June 6, 2024
Fisetin: The Natural Senolytic for Anti-Aging and Healthy Living
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Fisetin is an amazing phytonutrient that supports healthy aging in multiple ways. It is a powerful senolytic that provides stellar antioxidant protection for the brain and inter…
June 6, 2024
Annual Collection of Top Vitamin D Publications
William B. Grant, PhD
OMNS (Feb 27, 2024) The year 2023 marks 100 years after Elmer McCollum discovered vitamin D [1]. For the first 80 years after the discovery, vitamin D was mostly known for its role in regulating the absorption and metabolism o…
June 5, 2024
Researchers plan to retract landmark Alzheimer’s paper containing doctored images
Senior author acknowledges manipulated figures in study tying a form of amyloid protein to memory impairment
4 Jun 2024
3:10 PM ET
ByCharles Piller
Authors of a landmark Alzheimer’s disease research paper published in Nature in 200…
June 3, 2024
Gut Symptoms Precede Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
By Dr. Linda J. Dobberstein, DC, Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Chances are you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, or another chronic neurodegenerative disease. Have you ever wondered how and why these disorders …
May 27, 2024
Can diet help with advanced breast cancer? All indications are positive
Date:May 22, 2024Source:University of Rochester Medical CenterSummary:Results of a small study showed that a whole-food, plant-based diet followed by women with stage 4 breast cancer improved several measures of health, including levels of cancer gr…