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Plant Oil Extract May Boost Flu Vaccine Efficacy
A new trial suggests black seed oil may boost flu vaccine antibody response, especially when started weeks before vaccination. Here's what active adults need to know.
High Triglycerides: Which Supplements Actually Work?
A 2026 pooled-trial review compares fish oil, prescription EPA, niacin, berberine, and bergamot for triglyceride reduction. Here's what actually works and by how much.
Cross-Training Nutrition: What You Actually Need to Eat
Cross-training athletes have unique fueling needs that standard sports nutrition misses. Here's how to dial in macros, timing, and hydration for mixed-modality training.
SupplySide 2026: The Ingredient Trends Worth Watching
SupplySide Global 2026 pointed to a clear shift toward clinically dosed ingredients, gut-brain axis actives, and precision delivery formats heading into 2027.
Daily Multivitamin Helps Older Adults Stay Functional for 3 Years
New research from NUTRITION 2026 finds daily multivitamin use helps older adults maintain functional health over three years, supporting independence at low cost.
Intermittent Fasting: What the Science Actually Shows
New research shows IF works mainly through caloric restriction, not metabolic magic. Here's what it actually does, and where its real limits are.
Free Healthy Food Improves Heart Health. New Data Confirms It.
A long-term Food is Medicine program found that free weekly plant-based groceries produced dose-dependent drops in blood pressure, weight, and BMI.
Vitamin D Analog and Pancreatic Cancer: What the Trial Shows
A 2026 clinical trial found a vitamin D analog may help dismantle the fibrous barriers shielding pancreatic tumors. Here's what it means and what it doesn't.
Sugar Makes Antibiotics Worse for Your Gut, Study Finds
New research shows sugar amplifies antibiotic damage to the gut microbiome. Here's what athletes need to know about nutrition timing during treatment.
On GLP-1s and Losing Muscle? Here's How to Eat to Keep It
GLP-1 drugs suppress appetite sharply, accelerating muscle loss. Here's how to structure protein, training, and supplementation to protect lean mass.
Diet Drinks vs. Water for Weight Loss: The RCT Verdict
A 493-person, two-year RCT found diet soft drinks perform as well as water for weight loss, challenging the advice to cut all non-water beverages when dieting.
Longevity Supplements in 2026: What Science Actually Backs
The longevity supplement market is booming in 2026. Here's a clear, evidence-based breakdown of what actually works, what's overhyped, and what to avoid.
3 Supplement Ingredients Worth Watching After SupplySide 2026
SupplySide 2026 flagged three ingredient categories drawing serious research and investment ahead of 2027: next-gen creatine, postbiotics, and standardized adaptogens.
Eating More Pulses Cuts Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
New research links higher pulse consumption to significantly lower cardiometabolic disease risk, offering athletes and everyday eaters an affordable, evidence-backed dietary tool.
Your Gut Health Is Affecting Your Performance. Here's the Evidence
Gut health affects energy, inflammation, and race-day GI distress in real, measurable ways. Here's what the research actually supports, and where it falls short.
How Many Carbs Do Endurance Athletes Actually Need?
Endurance athletes don't all need the same carb intake. Here's an evidence-based framework built around duration, intensity, and gut training.
Supplement Laws Are Changing in 2026. Here's What It Means.
New 2026 US legislation mandates supplement product listing, tightens drug preclusion rules, and limits state regulations. Here's what it means for buyers.
Diet Drinks vs. Water: What the SWITCH Trial Found
A two-year RCT found no significant weight loss difference between diet drinks and water. Here's what the SWITCH trial actually means for your goals.
Is Creatine as Good for Your Brain as It Is for Your Muscles?
Creatine's brain health claims are growing, but the evidence is more specific than the hype. Here's what the research actually supports.
Sugar Makes Antibiotics Worse for Your Gut, Study Finds
A Nature study finds sugar consumption during antibiotic courses dramatically worsens gut microbiome diversity loss, changing what you should eat during treatment.
Heart Health Isn't About Single Nutrients. It's Your Whole Diet.
A landmark JACC review confirms that overall dietary pattern, not individual nutrients, is the primary driver of heart disease risk. Mediterranean and DASH approaches lead the evidence.
60 vs 120g of Carbs Per Hour: What the Evidence Says
New sports science shows trained athletes can absorb up to 120g of carbs per hour using a 2:1 glucose-fructose ratio. Here's what the evidence means for race-day fueling.
Supplement Format Matters as Much as the Ingredient Inside
The format your supplement comes in can change how much of it you actually absorb. Here's what the evidence shows for creatine, magnesium, omega-3s, and vitamin D3.
Selenium and Blood Sugar: What the New Study Found
A new study links selenium supplementation to better insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes. Here's what it means for active adults and why dosage context is critical.