Nutrition

After decades of research, this is what creatine actually does to your body

Some claims about it hold up across hundreds of studies, but three widely repeated ones do not survive a closer look.

Girls who took this supplement for a year built measurably more bone than those who didn’t

The powder is cheap, mixes into a drink and feeds the gut bacteria, but it may do something else that matters for life.

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

How eating oats every day could quietly lower your LDL cholesterol

A small daily amount of one everyday grain carries a rare regulator's stamp of approval, and newer trials keep backing it up.

After decades of research, this is what creatine actually does to your body

Some claims about it hold up across hundreds of studies, but three widely repeated ones do not survive a closer look.

Girls who took this supplement for a year built measurably more bone than those who didn’t

The powder is cheap, mixes into a drink and feeds the gut bacteria, but it may do something else that matters for life.

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

Want to live longer? Exercise may be more important than supplements

Many people take supplements to live longer, but researchers point to a completely different daily habit as having a far greater impact.

Pre-workout supplements may negatively affect young people’s sleep, new study shows

Supplements taken before workouts are used by many young people. However, new research points to a possible consequence for sleep.

Many people lack vitamin D – here’s how to take it correctly

Vitamin D is one of the most widely used dietary supplements in the world, but many people are unsure about the best time of day to take it.

Research points to fiber as key to better gut function

Many studies indicate that certain dietary patterns can influence the body’s biological processes.

Are you bloated? Experts recommend adding yogurt to your diet

Gut health plays an important role in the entire body and can affect digestion, the immune system, and even mood.Experts point out that certain...

New dietary guidelines recommend more protein – here’s how much you should eat

New dietary guidelines are shifting the focus of everyday nutrition, but the recommendations are also raising questions among nutrition experts.