Category: Nutrition
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The Power of Vitamin D
Besides growing bones in children, Vitamin D also regulates many other cellular functions, with its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties supporting immune health, muscle function brain cell activity and much more. ~ Dr. Broussard The power of vitamin D: What experts already know (and are still learning) about the ‘sunshine vitamin’ Newswise: Children’s Health |…
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Coffee and Caffeine Consumption and Risk of Kidney Stones
In an article published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the authors concluded that while using genetic data, this study provides evidence that higher coffee and caffeine consumption may cause a reduction in kidney stones. ~ Dr. Broussard Yuan S, Larsson SC American Journal of Kidney Diseases | October 27, 2021 A reduction in…
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Connection Between Inflammation and Depression
Researchers outline the connection between inflammation and depression MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | October 27, 2021 In a paper published recently in Pharmacological Reviews, Emory University School of Medicine researchers outlined the impact of inflammation on motivation as it relates to depression. The researchers propose that low grade inflammation affects brain chemicals and brain circuits that…
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Let’s Focus More on What We Eat, Not How Much
Dr. Ludwig is a Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Nutrition at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. He wrote the article below where he provides his hypothesis that its not how much you eat, its what you eat that’s important for weight loss. ~ Dr. Broussard — The carbohydrate-insulin…
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Mushroom Consumption May Lower Risk of Depression
October 11, 2021 Summary: Regular consumption of mushrooms may reduce a person’s risk of developing depression, a new study reports. Source: Penn State Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person’s…
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Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions
— In an article published in the British Journal of Medicine, the authors found that a diet high in omega 3, EPA, and DHA helped reduce migraine headache frequency and intensity. Omega 3, EPA and DHA are all found in fatty fish such as cold water fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and…
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Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions
In an article published in the British Medial Journal, the authors found that a diet higher in omega 3’s, which are found in fatty fishes, can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. ~ Dr. Broussard — Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff…
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Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease
Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of CV Outcomes June 16, 2021 The American Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE While eggs provide a rich source of nutrients, their considerable cholesterol content has lead to the hypothesis that increased egg consumption could put individuals at risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. This hypothesis has been controversial, with…
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Foods with antiviral properties
MDLinx by Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | June 17, 2021 Compromised immune systems can put people at greater risk of various diseases—including viral infections. One emerging area of research is the use of functional foods to beef up the immune system. Functional foods facilitate the immune system’s capability to guard against and control pathogenic viral infections,…
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Alzheimer’s Pathology Linked to Diet
In an article published in the journal Neurology, the authors showed that a Mediterranean diet – high in fish, vegetables, fruits and nuts; low in meat and dairy products – may be linked to a reduced risk for cognitive impairment and fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease. ~ Dr. Broussard — Can a certain variety of…