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Bananas Cut Flavanol Absorption by 84% When Blended With Berries
UC Davis research shows blending bananas with berries destroys most flavanols — the compounds tied to heart and brain health.
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May 25, 2026 0
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Beet Juice Cuts Blood Pressure in Older Adults Within 2 Weeks by Reshaping Mouth Bacteria
A University of Exeter trial found twice-daily beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in adults 60+ by shifting oral microbiome composition.
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May 25, 2026 0
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Vitamin D2 Supplements May Quietly Deplete Your Body's More Powerful D3
New research finds D2 supplements can lower D3 levels and may lack D3's unique immune-boosting effects, prompting calls to rethink supplementation.
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May 24, 2026 0
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Daily Beef Doesn't Spike Blood Sugar or Diabetes Risk in New Clinical Trial
A randomized trial finds 6–7 oz of beef daily caused no worse blood sugar, insulin, or inflammation vs. poultry in prediabetic adults.
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May 23, 2026 0
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Cancer-Causing PAH Chemicals Found in Grilled and Fried Everyday Foods
Researchers identify carcinogenic PAHs in common foods like soybean oil and duck meat, with a faster detection method now making testing easier.
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May 23, 2026 0
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Childhood Junk Food Rewires the Brain But Gut Bacteria May Reverse the Damage
Early high-fat, high-sugar diets alter brain appetite circuits long-term, but probiotics and prebiotics may help undo the harm.
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May 22, 2026 0
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How Eating Less Protein Doubles FGF21 and Boosts Fat Burning
Reducing protein to recommended levels may double the longevity hormone FGF21, improving fat loss and insulin sensitivity within weeks.
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May 22, 2026 0
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Leucine Supercharges Mitochondria by Shielding Key Energy Proteins
University of Cologne researchers reveal how the amino acid leucine boosts cellular energy by preventing breakdown of critical mitochondrial proteins.
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May 21, 2026 0
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MIT Finds Cysteine Amino Acid Triggers Gut Repair Through Immune Activation
MIT researchers discover cysteine activates immune cells that boost intestinal stem cells, opening doors to nutrition-based gut therapies.
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May 21, 2026 0
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Upgraded Mediterranean Diet With Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%
A major 6-year European trial found a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet plus exercise slashed type 2 diabetes risk by nearly a third.
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May 20, 2026 0
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Low Vitamin D Triples Pain Risk After Breast Cancer Surgery Study Finds
Women deficient in vitamin D needed far more opioids after mastectomy, suggesting a simple supplement could ease surgical recovery.
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May 20, 2026 0
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Exercise and Diet Strategies to Naturally Raise Your FGF21 Longevity Hormone
FGF21 extends lifespan in animals by 30-40%. Here's what exercise and diet research reveals about boosting it naturally.
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