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Like Beet Juice, Taurine Supplementation May Only Be Safe in the Context of a Plant-Based Diet
The adverse effects of taurine on our microbiome and hydrogen sulfide production may be ameliorated by diets high in fiber and low in saturated fats.
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Friday Favorites: What Are the Best Beverages?
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I cover natural topical treatments for hair growth, including pumpkin seed oil, caffeine, green tea,...
Controversy Around FDA’s Approval of Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug, Aducanumab
I discuss the safety and efficacy of the newest Alzheimer's drug treatments, aducanumab (Aduhelm) and...
Friday Favorites: Why People Gain Weight in the Fall
A list of “specific recommendations for the prevention of obesity by improving the circadian system...
The Diet Shown to Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss
An interventional trial found that dietary changes may slow or even reverse the loss of...
The Supplement Shown to Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss
Some studies found that higher levels of folate in the blood seem to correlate with...
