Recent research reveals that combining fish oil and choline supplementation may have synergistic effects in boosting levels of brain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and memory enhancement in middle-aged mice. Key Facts: Combining fish oil and choline increased DHA levels in the brain more than either supplement alone in mice. The combination upregulated expression of key fatty …
Parents naturally want to do everything they can to optimize brain development in their children. The first years of life are a critical window when nutrition lays the foundation for lifelong brain health and abilities. A new study shows that an infant formula augmented with certain milk fats and an immune protein offers cognitive advantages …
A new study reveals an association between higher dietary acid load and increased risk of depression and anxiety, particularly in women. The research highlights the potential role of diet in mental health and wellbeing. Key Facts: Women with high dietary acid load had 20% higher odds of severe depression compared to those with low acid …
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), commonly used as a flavor enhancer, has been controversially linked to headaches for decades. Key Facts: Human studies linking MSG to headaches have inconsistent findings, especially when MSG is consumed with food. Studies in which MSG reportedly causes headaches often have methodological flaws like inadequate blinding due to MSG’s strong taste. MSG …