Nutrition

Can medications change the microbiome for a long time?

Can medications change the microbiome for a long time?

Antibiotics can leave a mark on the microbiome for months, but the picture is more complicated with antidepressants and blood pressure medications. We examine the evidence without urging anyone to stop treatment.

7 min read
Can Spirulina Be Considered a Reliable Source of Vitamin B12?

Can Spirulina Be Considered a Reliable Source of Vitamin B12?

Spirulina may contain compounds resembling B12, but they are often useless to humans. We explain why green powder does not replace a proven supplement.

7 min read
Who May Experience a Sharp Increase in LDL Cholesterol on a Low-Carbohydrate Diet

Who May Experience a Sharp Increase in LDL Cholesterol on a Low-Carbohydrate Diet

On keto, triglycerides fall in some people while LDL skyrockets in others within a few weeks. Here’s who especially needs to monitor their lab results and why feeling well is not enough.

7 min read
Should You Be Afraid of Mycotoxins in Plant-Based Meat Alternatives?

Should You Be Afraid of Mycotoxins in Plant-Based Meat Alternatives?

An alarming headline about “dangerous toxins” in plant-based meat sounds convincing. We examine what the detection of a mycotoxin means, where the real risk begins, and how to choose products.

7 min read
Do Sweeteners Change Cravings for Sweets in the Same Way as Sugar?

Do Sweeteners Change Cravings for Sweets in the Same Way as Sugar?

Sugar and sweeteners taste equally sweet on the tongue, but affect glucose, hormones, and hunger differently. We explain why you sometimes want dessert after a zero-sugar drink.

7 min read
How Much Fiber Does the Gut Need to Produce Butyrate?

How Much Fiber Does the Gut Need to Produce Butyrate?

Gut bacteria produce butyrate when they receive the right types of fiber. We explain where to start, which foods to choose, and how to avoid bloating.

8 min read
New 2026 Cholesterol Recommendations: comprehensive analysis and comparison with 2018

New 2026 Cholesterol Recommendations: comprehensive analysis and comparison with 2018

Why did the "cholesterol" guidance suddenly become guidance on dyslipidemia — and what does this change mean for your lab results personally? We provide an extensive review and comparison with the 2018 recommendations

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Morning coffee and heart health: what a new large study has shown

Morning coffee and heart health: what a new large study has shown

A morning cup of coffee can not only wake you up but also save the heart. A new large study found a link between the time of coffee consumption and the risk of disease. What does the morning ritual hide?

5 min read
How does an eating disorder (ED) manifest?

How does an eating disorder (ED) manifest?

A mirror can become an enemy that controls your life? A person sees not their body, but an distorted version of themselves and becomes obsessed with food and weight; ED is a serious brain illness requiring understanding and treatment.

7 min read
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has flipped the food pyramid and presented an entirely new system of eating

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has flipped the food pyramid and presented an entirely new system of eating

The new U.S. guidelines have flipped the food pyramid: emphasis on protein, healthy fats, and whole foods, prevention. How this affects your diet. Food is returning to the role of prevention and longevity, not just counting calories.

4 min read
How diet affects youthful facial skin

How diet affects youthful facial skin

True skin youth begins with diet. We analyze how protein, sugar, and gaps between meals influence cell renewal and facial radiance — read on.

3 min read
The feeding method that lowers sugar by 70%: Why everyone is talking about Fiber First

The feeding method that lowers sugar by 70%: Why everyone is talking about Fiber First

Fiber is an important component of our diet and weight loss. Fiber First – a complete overview of the nutrition strategy, risks and mistakes, and practical tips.

4 min read

Nutrition

Nutrition is a field where advice changes every season while the basics have stayed the same for decades. This section is built to separate the two: what large studies support and what rests on popular retelling.

Here you will find material on how diet relates to wellbeing and skin, on methods like fiber first and what stands behind them, on eating disorders and the signs that call for a specialist. We do not design diets or prescribe regimes: individual decisions are made with a doctor, and the job of these texts is to give you the grounding that makes such a conversation concrete.

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