Nutrition is the science that explores the relationship between the nutrients in the foods we consume and the role they play in our bodies. It has the power to influence most aspects of our health and wellbeing, from energy levels and immune function to longevity and disease prevention.
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Vitamins are molecular tools the body needs to carry out regular cellular processes, such as wound healing. This 45-minute video dives into the science behind vitamins and their role in the body. There are 13 essential vitamins that must be...
Humans need to regularly consume small amounts of vitamins to keep functioning. This five-minute illustrated video details how vitamins work once they enter the bloodstream. There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble, meaning they dissolve in...
While overconsumption certainly has its drawbacks—hello, not sleeping until the sun rises—on the whole, coffee is fine, even beneficial, for your health. It can even help prevent serious health conditions, like heart attacks and liver cancer.
GMOs (or genetically modified organisms) are a subject of great debate in the food world…but how come? GMOs are organisms whose genetic materials have been altered in a way that does not occur naturally in order to create a product that has a...
Fifty-eight percent of Americans take dietary supplements with the intention of improving their health, fitness level, or immunity but there is limited evidence to actually support their benefits. Read this article to learn more about why supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. While there are a few exceptions (such as evidence that folic acid prevents birth defects), there is little research to prove that most nutritional supplements from this $30 billion industry do anything to improve health for an already-healthy person. In fact, some supplement use can do more harm than good, especially when high doses are taken.
Artificial sweeteners such as stevia and sucralose are 100 times sweeter than common table sugar. New research suggests these "high-intensity" sweeteners significantly disrupt the composition of the gut microbiome, affecting overall health.
The first vitamin was identified in 1913 by an American scientist performing rat studies while investigating dairy cattle nutritional needs. Elmer Vernon McCollum called this first vitamin, found in butter and egg yolk, "fat-soluble factor A." This...
While aging affects every system in the body, there are important steps adults can take to make sure they age as well as possible. For instance: The skeletal system’s bones shrink in size and density as people age, but weight-bearing exercises can help slow this bone loss. And while changes in the cardiovascular system can cause stiffening of arteries, making sure to get enough sleep can give them time to repair. This article not only explains what to expect as you age, but also provides tips for promoting health.
While meat-less meat options like Beyond and Impossible burgers are known for being the environmentally-friendly alternative to real meat, it’s important to also consider their impact on human health. Health benefits of these meat alternatives...
A deadly 1912 scientific expedition to the Antarctic took a turn for the worse when the expedition team's leader turned to man's best friend to fuel their journey. This 21-minute podcast episode provides a glimpse into the real-life dangers of...
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