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Latest in Clinical Nutrition: Volume 63
The “volumes” refer to a series of 26-video digital downloads available to stream online. These streamable series give folks the opportunity to sneak-preview videos months ahead of time, watch them all straight through, and share as gifts. The videos will all eventually end up online for free here at NutritionFacts.org.
The Best Diet for COVID and Long-COVID
Healthy plant-based diets appear to help reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 and getting infected...
The Best Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
I discuss the first-line management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vulvovaginal atrophy).
Hormone Treatment (Estrogen Pills and Creams) for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Does vaginal estrogen carry the same risk as oral estrogen?
Soy Milk for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Soy foods may explain why Japanese-American women not only have the lowest rates of hot...
What Is Creatine? Can It Treat Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss with Age)?
When accompanied by a progressive strength-training regimen, 3 grams of creatine a day may improve...
Are There Any Side Effects to Taking Creatine?
A misinterpretation of lab tests may explain concerns over kidney safety with creatine supplementation.
Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine
It may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet as...
Fall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures
A combination of resistance exercise to improve lower limb muscle strength and balance training can...
Update on Vegetarian Stroke Risk
Those eating more plant-based diets have lower risk of having a stroke, including both bleeding...
Age-Related Hearing Loss Is Preventable, So What Causes It?
Why do some populations retain their hearing into old age?
The Supplement Shown to Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss
Some studies found that higher levels of folate in the blood seem to correlate with...
The Diet Shown to Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss
An interventional trial found that dietary changes may slow or even reverse the loss of...
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...
Caffeine Shampoo and Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth
I cover natural topical treatments for hair growth, including pumpkin seed oil, caffeine, green tea,...
Is It Possible to Reverse Aging and Live Forever?
Some animals, like the immortal jellyfish, can effectively live forever, so why can’t we?
How to Die a Good Death
Hospice is often framed as “giving up,” but, ironically, hospice patients sometimes actually live longer
VSED: The Benefits of Fasting for Ending Life
Even under hospice with excellent palliative care, some spend their last months in uncontrollable suffering....
VSED: The Downsides of Fasting for Ending Life
What are the pros and cons of voluntarily stopping eating and drinking to end your...
Does Prevagen Really Work?
Why did the makers of Prevagen settle a class action lawsuit in 2020 with the...
Menopausal Hot Flashes Are Not Inevitable
Why do 85 percent of menopausal women suffer hot flashes in some countries but only...
Soy Foods for Menopause Hot Flash Symptoms
Soy can be considered a first-line treatment for menopausal hot flash and night sweat symptoms.
What Is the Most Important Anti-Aging Cream Ingredient?
Most anti-aging creams may work no better than typical moisturizers.
Topical Retinoids to Reverse Skin Aging
Tretinoin, also known as all-trans retinoic acid (sold under a variety of brands including Retin-A),...
The Benefits of Topical Niacinamide for Reversing Skin Aging
Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 also known as nicotinamide, is a precursor to two...
The Benefits of Topical Vitamin C for Reversing Skin Aging
What are the pros and cons of alpha hydroxy acid lotions and chemical peels, as...
