Linoleic Acid, Mitochondria, Gut Microbiome, and Metabolic Health — A Mechanistic Review
A century ago, linoleic acid (LA) wasn’t a major part of the human diet. Today, it dominates. Hidden in nearly every processed food and most restaurant meals, this polyunsaturated fat — found in vegetable oils like soybean, corn, and canola — has...
Fiber Found in Everyday Foods Helps Remove Forever Chemicals from Your Body
Most people have no idea they're carrying around a hidden chemical load that their bodies weren't designed to handle. But the reality is, we're living in a world saturated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These...
Multidimensional Sleep Health Parameters Linked to Cardiometabolic Outcomes
Sleep is one of your body's most powerful regulators — shaping your heart health, metabolism, immune resilience and even your lifespan. Yet most people only think about sleep in terms of "how many hours" they get, missing the bigger picture. Your...
Even Short Periods of Antibiotic Usage Affect Long-Term Gut Health
Antibiotic abuse is a pervasive public health concern around the world. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2.8 million cases of antibiotic resistant infections are diagnosed yearly, and 35,000 people die from...
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer
Every time you step outside in summer, it's like a silent invitation for mosquitoes to find you. These flying pests aren't just a seasonal nuisance. They're responsible for spreading life-threatening diseases to millions each year. And yet, your...
Starting Healthy Habits After 60 Still Lowers Fracture and Cardiac Death Risk
Your risk of developing age-related conditions like heart disease and osteoporosis increases as you get older. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide,1 while osteoporosis leads to fractures in one in three...
How Probiotics in Fermented Dairy Help Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is one of the most devastating age-related diseases, and it often goes unnoticed until it's too late. In America alone, it's estimated that 10 million people are affected by this condition.1 Characterized by porous, brittle bones,...
Normal Vitamin B12 Levels May Still Be Too Low for Brain Health
You might think that if your doctor says your vitamin B12 levels are "normal," your brain is safe and sound. But what if even "normal" levels could be hiding sneaky problems with your thinking or memory? New research is shaking things up, showing...
Gut Microbes Influence How You Handle Stress
Some people are better able to weather life's storms than others. While factors like genetics, upbringing and coping skills play a role in stress resilience, scientists are uncovering an unexpected player in this complex equation: the trillions of...