“Active aging, by definition, is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation, and security in order to enhance the quality of life as people age.” — Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, Bluebonnet Consumers are more tuned into the need to take action to age well, and from a younger age.
Do we really need a study to tell us that the more ultra-processed food someone eats, the more mentally unhealthy they tend to be? Maybe we really do. Since the early 1990s, processed food consumption is on the rise, and whole food consumption is on the decline. If the message...
Gadot Biochemical Industries has released a pure magnesium bisglycinate ingredient, intended to be used in finished products that support mental health and well-being. The ingredient is sourced from the Dead Sea, which provides a unique offering of minerals and is 100% fully reacted, chelated, and non-buffered. The magnesium does not...
Naturally Informed, powered by WholeFoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center, hosted the virtual conference Microbiome: Mastering the Market in May. Day one of the conference focused on foundational and emerging science, covering topics ranging from applications of the microbiome for human health, next generation of prebiotics, an update on the...
MegaFood has launched “What Matters,” a storytelling series intended to reframe conversations around how we value and prioritize personal and planetary health. “What Matters” consists of a series of conversations hosted by Erin Stokes, N.D., Medical Director at MegaFood, featuring guests including Bethany Davis, Director of Social Impact, MegaFood; Ann-Marie...
Mushrooms may benefit mental health, according to new research led by Penn State College of Medicine. Penn State researchers used data on diet and mental health collected from more than 24,000 U.S. adults between 2005 and 2016, and found that those who ate mushrooms had lower odds of having depression.
Children who eat more fruit and vegetables have better mental health, according to a study from the University of East Anglia, published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Lead researcher Prof Ailsa Welch, from UEA's Norwich Medical School, said: "We know that poor mental wellbeing is a major issue for...
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Silver Spring, MD—FDA has warned 10 companies for illegally selling supplements claiming to treat mental health disorders, according to a press release. The warning letters were issued to Enlifta LLC; Lifted Naturals; Mountain Peak Nutritionals; SANA Group LLC.; Wholesome Wellness; Dr. Garber’s Natural Solutions; ProHealth Inc.; Blossom Nature LLC; FDC...
Chicago, IL—The American Nutrition Association (ANA) has identified 6 trends to watch in 2021. Immune Resilience. Health experts are noting the role that personalized nutrition can play in confronting challenges posed by the pandemic. “Nutrition has a unique biochemical influence on the immune system,” said Michael Stroka, CEO of the...
