Diet science, macronutrients, fasting, and nutritional interventions for longevity
268 articles
A new study finds intermittent fasting triggers coordinated changes in gut microbiome and brain regions controlling appetite and cravings.
New lipidomics research reveals breast milk positions DHA and palmitic acid differently than maternal or fetal blood, suggesting a purposeful metabolic design.
Japanese researchers found healthy adults with B12 and folate deficiencies showed higher fatigue and lower motivation via a key blood marker.
Genetic testing for health risks has a 40% false-positive rate and often outperformed by lifestyle factors. Here's what the evidence shows.
A review of 17 studies finds guava juice paired with iron supplements raises hemoglobin by 1.29 g/dl more than supplements alone.
Scientists mapped a two-pathway gut-brain alarm that shifts appetite from sugar to protein when essential amino acids drop.
New research suggests both low and high B12 levels may raise cancer risk, challenging the idea that extra supplementation is always safe.
The largest diet-mortality study ever found nut eaters live longer — but peanut butter offers no such benefit. Here's why.
Eating 170g of legumes or 60-80g of soy daily could slash hypertension risk by nearly 30%, a major multi-country study finds.
UC Davis research shows blending bananas with berries destroys most flavanols — the compounds tied to heart and brain health.
A University of Exeter trial found twice-daily beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in adults 60+ by shifting oral microbiome composition.
A methodological guide shows how mimicking randomized trials in nutrition observational studies can sharpen causal conclusions.
