Weight effects of plant-estrogens may vary after menopause
Weight effects of plant-estrogens may vary after menopause Plant-derived estrogens, such as those from soy and red clover, might contribute to unwanted weight…
Folic acid linked to healthy brain development in kids
Folic acid linked to healthy brain development in kids Fortification of foods with folic acid, a B vitamin, not only protects developing babies against…
Blood vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer
Blood vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer A new study from the American Cancer Society, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
Adequate vitamin D reduces early mortality
Adequate vitamin D reduces early mortality An adequate intake of vitamin D can reduce the risk of premature death in people with cardiovascular disease, a new…
Vitamin D supplements may ease IBS symptoms
Vitamin D supplements may ease IBS symptoms Vitamin D supplements could help to ease painful Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, a new study from the…
Eating choline-rich foods during pregnancy may boost baby’s brain
Eating choline-rich foods during pregnancy may boost baby’s brain When expectant mothers consume sufficient amounts of a B-like vitamin called choline…
Vitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower fracture risk
Vitamin D, calcium supplements may not lower fracture risk Older adults who take vitamin D and calcium are no less likely to break their hips or other bones…
Many non-dairy “milks” lack iodine
Many non-dairy “milks” lack iodine In a new study, researchers from the University of Surrey examined the iodine content of 47 milk alternative beverages…
Folic acid during pregnancy may cut autism risk from pesticides
Folic acid during pregnancy may cut autism risk from pesticides Children whose mothers took folic acid supplements early in their pregnancies were less likely…
Not all supplements equal for muscle building
Not all supplements equal for muscle building If you want to optimize muscle growth after weight training, don’t take branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)…