You know about hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings. But menopause can also weaken your bones. That’s because your body stops making as much estrogen, a hormone that helps keep bones strong. In fact, you can lose up to 20% of your bone density within five years of starting menopause. So, how does it happen, why…
The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” may have some truth behind it, after all. Eating nourishing foods rich in certain vitamins and minerals can help your immune system fight off illness. “A strong immune system bolsters your body against the common cold and the flu,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. “It can also help…
Can zinc stop a cold in its tracks? While zinc boosts your immune system, there’s no evidence it has this particular superpower. But don’t give up on zinc — what it’s good for is even more impressive. “This important nutrient plays key roles in fighting germs, healing wounds and more,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD….
Not familiar with turmeric? While you might not have a bottle of the spice in your cupboard, it’s likely you’re already acquainted. It’s what gives mustard and curry their vibrant golden hues. Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, which is part of the ginger family. Its major active ingredient is curcumin. “Curcumin…
If there was an award given for “best supporting mineral” in your body, the Oscar could easily go to magnesium. It helps support more than 300 different chemical processes throughout your body. But what exactly does it do and how much do you need? Registered dietitian Kate Patton, RD, LD, shares some of magnesium’s most…
As Jerry Seinfeld might say, “What’s the deal with vitamin D?!” It’s known as the “sunshine vitamin” because your body absorbs it during time spent outdoors — but then again, it’s also in some of the foods you eat. How can both be true? What is the deal with vitamin D? This important vitamin has an important role to…
Data drawn from 80,000 UK Biobank participants indicate that biotin may play a protective role in mental health. Researchers in China analyzed UK Biobank data to examine the association between dietary biotin intake and anxiety and depression, assess the dose-response relationship and evaluate whether inflammation mediates this association. The results suggested that “higher dietary biotin…
Anthocyanin supplementation improved general cognition compared to control, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal GeroScience. “Importantly, similar results were observed for individual cognitive domains, including visuospatial processing/reasoning and attention, processing and psychomotor speed, verbal speed and fluency, episodic memory, and working memory,” wrote researchers from Jagiellonian University Medical College in Poland and…
A study using data from the United Kingdom Biobank found that omega-3 was inversely associated with a history of both depression and anxiety. The risk was between 15% and 33% lower for depression, and between 19% and 22% lower for anxiety, when the researchers statistically analyzed the data using quintiles. Taking a fish oil supplement…
Consuming ready-made liquid supplements may help older adults overcome most nutrient inadequacies without significantly reducing regular dietary intake. According to a study involving 308 participants, supplementation was significantly more effective than dietary advice alone. It reduced by more than half both the number of individuals whose nutrient intakes fell below dietary reference values (DRVs) and…
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