Four years ago, a research group at the University of Oslo made what would turn out to be a major discovery. They found that an extract from passion fruit had the potential to slow the development of Alzheimer’s disease. What is it about this small fruit that might promote healthy ageing and slow the progression … Read more
Scientists at Gladstone Institutes have flipped the traditional approach to finding potential treatments for deadly diseases. Instead of starting with a disease and hunting for a cure, they began with vitamins and systematically identified genetic diseases that could benefit from high-dose supplements. Using this framework, the team discovered that vitamin B3 supplementation, when tested in … Read more
A clinical trial by researchers at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) in Melbourne, Australia, found that a daily serving of peanut butter significantly boosted muscle power in older adults. The findings were recently published in the international peer-reviewed Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (JCSM). The six-month study, known as the … Read more
Body: Homeopathic physician Sujit Telagamsetty recently shared a surprising case on Instagram that highlights how nutritional deficiencies can mimic mental health issues. He described a 27-year-old corporate professional who appeared “sharp, ambitious, and always smiling.” As his post says, outwardly, the patient seemed fine — no tremors, limp, or visible fatigue — but internally, she … Read more
A large cohort study suggests that melatonin from everyday foods may mark dietary patterns associated with lower rates of obesity and depression, while showing no clear links to other chronic diseases. Study: The Content of Dietary Melatonin in 119 Food Items and Its Relationship With Chronic Diseases: Results of the CUME+ Study. Image Credit: Tatevosian … Read more
In the UK it’s estimated that around 8 million women are affected by female pattern hair loss at some point in their lives. A new research review confirms that an herb commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine may help stop the shedding and even promote regrowth. The herb is available in topical and ingestible form, … Read more
Researchers at the University of California (UC) Irvine, US, call for more research to better understand how dietary supplements can contribute to nutrition security, as this is under threat from environmental challenges. They note that environmental challenges are threatening nutrition and related health outcomes. These include rising carbon dioxide concentrations, changes in climate patterns, or … Read more
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future nutrition and sustainability challenges. Spirulina sp. blue-green algae under microscopic view x100. Image Credit: Elif Bayraktar / Shutterstock. Study: Algae and Algal Protein in Human Nutrition: A Narrative Review of Health Outcomes from Clinical Studies In a … Read more
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience and nutrition security or whether their role remains unproven amid major evidence and policy gaps. Perspective: The Role of Dietary Supplements in Environmental Challenges. Image Credit: Artem Stepanov / Shutterstock In a recent scholarly perspective piece published … Read more
Sleep problems are increasingly common among children and adolescents, affecting emotional regulation, cognitive development, and healthy conditions. As families are seeking quick and accessible solutions, melatonin supplements have gained widespread popularity due to their availability, child-friendly formulations, and perception as a safe, natural alternative to prescription drugs. Yet melatonin is a kind of hormone that … Read more