Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
How to shop smarter for dietary supplements
PHOENIX — Nearly 60% of Americans now take dietary supplements, according to a new study published in JAMA…
Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may not boost bone health, study finds
Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may not do much to boost bone health after all, a new…
Review highlights solute carriers as targets for central nervous system disorders
Solute carriers (SLCs) are specialized transport proteins that control the movement of nutrients, ions and neurotransmitters across cell…
I’m an ageing expert – these are the best longevity supplements (and those to avoid)
The multi-billion pound supplement industry is often criticised by experts, with some products making unsubstantiated claims about transformative…
Superfood or superhype? The four popular supplements you probably don’t need
Britons are taking more health supplements than ever before, often because of advice from social media influencers, a…
Milk vs plant-based alternatives: 7 claims put to the test
Oat, soy, almond – look in anyone’s fridge or head to a cafe and you might find a…
Regulatory review: GMP rules in South Korea, NMN in India and probiotics in China
The MFDS is proposing that all individual packs of customized health functional foods should be printed with the…
Scientists Solve a Vitamin B12 Mystery With an Unexpected Culprit
Researchers found that phage-driven bacterial rupture can provide enough vitamin B12 to support neighboring microbes. Credit: Stock A…
A Daily Multivitamin May Help Older Adults Stay Active
A large study found that older adults assigned to take a daily multivitamin functioned better after three years…
Lanthanide carriers advance next generation biomedical imaging and theranostics
Lanthanide carriers could help define the next generation of biomedical imaging and fast-track the emerging field of theranostics-approaches…
Common Supplement Linked to Better Health in Study of 16,000 Older Adults
A new study suggests that a popular everyday vitamin may do more than fill nutritional gaps—it could also…