Category: Nutrition
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One avocado daily makes a significant impact
By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A randomized, controlled trial split participants with obesity into two groups to assess avocados’ impact on diet quality. The first group added one avocado per day to their diet while the second group did not. At 26 weeks, the…
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Science-backed nutrition tips for radiant skin
By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A balanced diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, combined with healthy lifestyle habits, is the key to clear, radiant skin. Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and polyphenols have research-backed roles…
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High Dose Omega-3 Outperforms Medications for Migraine Prevention
In a study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, the authors suggest that taking >1.5 grams/day of EPA/DHA significantly reduces migraine frequency and severity compared with placebo. ~ Dr. Broussard High-Dosage Omega-3 Fatty Acids Outperform Existing Pharmacological Options for Migraine Prophylaxis April 04, 2024 Advances in Nutrition TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This network meta-analysis compared the…
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Association Between Tomato Consumption and Blood Pressure
An article in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the authors that a higher consumption of tomato and tomato-based products was associated with improved blood pressure control. They stated that these findings highlight the potential utility of tomato consumption as a lifestyle factor promoting the prevention and management of hypertension. ~ Dr. Broussard December 06,…
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Healthy Diet May Alleviate Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis
Those with a healthier diet had lower disability scores WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A prudent pattern diet that focuses on vegetables, legumes, and fruits may play a role in symptom management in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to study results presented at MSMilan, the joint meeting of the European Committee for…
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The vitamin that affects mood—and may help with depression
By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | Medically reviewed by Amanda Zeglis, DO, MBA | Published October 7, 2022 Key Takeaways Adjunctive treatment for depression is a significant unmet need, with antidepressants not always effective. Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with major depressive disorder. Vitamin D receptors are located in regions of the…
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Curcumin Just As Good As Prilosec For Acid Reflux
In the journal, BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, the authors of the study found that taking two capsules of 250 mg curcumin, four times daily was just as good as taking a 20 mg tablet of Prilosec. ~ Dr. Broussard October 02, 2023 BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This double-blind randomised trial evaluated the efficacy of curcumin compared…
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Sugary Beverages May Increase Risk of Liver Disease and Cancers
In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors found that women who drink 1 or more sweetened drinks per day, compared to those who drink 3 or fewer per month, saw much higher risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease. ~ Dr. Broussard Drinking one soda or sweetened…
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SSKI: The Best Cough Expectorant You’ve Never Tried
by Sarah Pope Supersaturated potassium iodide, or SSKI, is a safe, effective cough expectorant routinely prescribed by doctors in the last century to open up the airways in the lungs to help clear deep coughs. It was also used for minor cases of asthma. Conventional medicine has all but forgotten about it because it is…
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A Higher Dose of Magnesium Each Day Keeps Dementia at Bay
Published March 23, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU). The researchers say increased intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and nuts could also…