NutritionFacts.org Video Podcast
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How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day?
The official exercise recommendations are a trade-off between optimizing health outcomes and minimizing requirements for individuals, but what does the science say is best?
Are Fish or Fish Oil Supplements Good for the Heart?
Five massive new trials have been published recently, randomizing tens of thousands to various formulations of fish oil versus placebo.
Friday Favorites: Fasting to Treat Depression
Caloric restriction can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is considered to play a critical role in mood disorders.
The Benefits and Side Effects of Spirulina
Blue-green algae, chlorella, and spirulina are all advertised as being beneficial, but they could be harmful because they are often contaminated with algal toxins.
Friday Favorites: What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster?
After drinking two cups of water, the adrenal hormone noradrenaline can surge in your bloodstream, as if you just smoked a few cigarettes or had a few cups of coffee.
Toxins in Blue-Green Algae, Like Klamath Lake AFA (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae)
Why do I recommend staying away from blue-green Algae?
Testosterone “Replacement” Therapy in Postmenopausal Women for Libido
Currently, there are more than 30 FDA-approved testosterone products for men, but none for women.
Friday Favorites: The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function
If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about uncured meat with no nitrites added?
The Risks and Benefits of Mild Trendelenburg Position to Reduce Body Fat
Other than a space headache, what might be the downsides of sleeping at a slight head-down tilt to accelerate fat loss?