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Scientists discover how choline enters the brain

By Danielle Masterson

The human body needs the essential nutrient for cell membrane synthesis, epigenetic modification, neurotransmission and more. However, how it enters the brain has been a mystery—until now.

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America is anti-aging

By Danielle Masterson

Thorne’s new Fear of Aging survey indicates that Americans' aversion to appearing old is fueling the supplement industry's beauty-from-within segment.

Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health

Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health

By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density may benefit from polyphenol-rich prunes if their guts contain certain microbes, according to research funded by the California Prune Board.

Are babies exposed to maternal omega-3s at risk for higher BMI?

Are babies exposed to maternal omega-3s at risk for higher BMI?

By Claudia Adrien

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that the children of mothers who consumed fish oil supplements—comprised of omega-3 (n-3) long-chained polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA)—during their third trimester had an...

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

By Stephen Daniells

The speaker roster for the IPAWC + Probiota Americas is filling up, and we can confirm that renowned microbiome research professor Rob Knight has confirmed his participation to speak at the event in Salt Lake City.

Saffron and sight: Study explores longer-term effects

Saffron and sight: Study explores longer-term effects

By Asia Sherman

Not only is it the world’s most expensive spice, but saffron may help reduce vision loss and the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when taken as dietary supplement over an extended period.

Malnutrition offers insight into the gut-brain axis

Malnutrition offers insight into the gut-brain axis research gap

By Claudia Adrien

Cognitive deficits caused by malnutrition may be restored by interventions targeting the gut microbiome. However, direct imaging of the brain is still needed to understand those cognitive connections in humans, according to findings published in Clinical...

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Supplements to slow biological aging: What does the science say?

By Olivia Brown

The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?

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