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Study Reports Elevated levels of Toxic Metals in Some Mixed-fruit Juices and Soft Drinks
A new study conducted by researchers at Tulane University found that some commonly consumed beverages contained levels of toxic metals that exceed federal drinking water standards. According to researchers, five of the 60 beverages tested contained levels of a toxic metal above federal drinking water standards. Two mixed juices had levels of arsenic above the ...
Deep Sleep May Mitigate Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
A deep slumber might help buffer against memory loss for older adults facing a heightened burden of Alzheimer’s disease, new research from the University of California (UC), Berkeley, suggests. Deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, can act as a “cognitive reserve factor” that may increase resilience against a protein in the brain called ...
IFM Announces In-person 2023 Annual International Conference
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) has announced its 2023 Annual International Conference (AIC): Advancements in Clinical Research and Innovative Practices in Functional Medicine, which will be held June 1-3, 2023 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. For the first time since 2019, AIC will be held in-person, with a limited livestream option to ensure clinicians ...
Study Links Nutrients, Brain Structure, Cognition in Healthy Aging
In a new study, scientists explored the links between three measures known to independently predict healthy aging: nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function. Their analysis adds to the evidence that these factors jointly contribute to brain health in older adults. Reported in the Journal of Nutrition, the study found that blood markers of two saturated ...
JAMA Research Letter Raises False Alarm Over Levels of Melatonin in Gummies, CRN Says
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to a newly published research letter (“Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the U.S.”) appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which suggests that clinicians should “advise” parents that the levels of melatonin in gummies are “unpredictable.” Melatonin is often ...
Diet High in Fruit And Vegetables Linked to Lower Miscarriage Risk
A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests. Researchers at the University of Birmingham (U.K.), funded by Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research, analyzed 20 studies which explored women and birthing people’s eating ...
NUNM Ranked a Top School of Online Master’s in Nutrition for 2023
National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD). NUNM’s nutrition programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and commitment to student success. “This year, we focused on the schools making it easier for students to compete in today’s ...
New Form of Omega-3 Could Prevent Visual Decline With Alzheimer’s Disease
For the first time, researchers have developed a form of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that is capable of crossing into the eye’s retina to ward off visual declines related to Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and other disorders. The DHA found in fish oil capsules and other supplements is typically in a form called ...
Logan University Partners with Houston Community College for 2+2 and 2+4 Agreements
In an effort to better serve students intending to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology or a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Logan University has announced two articulated program agreements with Houston Community College (HCC). HCC is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education throughout the Houston, TX area. ...
Life’s First Naturals Expands Health Care Practitioner Supplement Line
PanTheryx (Boulder, CO) has launched its second health care practitioner product line–Life’s First Naturals PRO ColostrumOne Extra Strength–further supporting the professional market. The supplement uses high-quality bovine colostrum with proprietary technology in ColostrumOne Extra Strength, which shows nearly twice the availability of immune bioactives than the original formula. The new formulation is available for adults ...
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