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Wegovy Changes How You Relate to Food: The Nutrition Implications
Wegovy reduces food reward signals, not just appetite. Here's what that means for nutrient gaps, muscle retention, and eating habits in active users.
Vitamin B3 Boosts NK Cells: What the New Study Means for You
A University of Minnesota study links Vitamin B3 to stronger NK cell immune function. Here's what it realistically means for active people focused on immune support.
REDs: The Hidden Energy Deficit Killing Your Performance
Stable body weight can mask a dangerous energy deficit. Here's how REDs silently wrecks hormones, bones, and performance. and how to spot it early.
90g of Carbs Per Hour: Are Endurance Athletes Overdoing It?
New JFN 2026 research warns that the 90g/hour carb target is built for elite race pace, not everyday training, and misapplying it causes GI distress.
JFN 2026: What Sports Nutrition Experts Say You Should Change
JFN 2026 experts say variety, energy sufficiency, and periodized intake matter more than supplements. Here's your actionable checklist.
Urolithin A and Brain Blood Flow: What the New JAMA Study Means
A JAMA Network Open study found urolithin A boosted brain blood flow in middle-aged adults with obesity, but detected no memory or attention gains. Here's what that actually means.
Brain Health Supplements: What the Science Actually Says
A tier-by-tier audit of brain health supplements in 2026: what shows real cognitive benefit, what shows mechanism without function, and what's pure marketing.
Reading Food Labels Cuts 43g of Sugar Per Day
Adults who regularly read food labels consume 43g less sugar per day than those who don't. Here's what to actually look for on a label.
How to Actually Read a Nutrition Label
A 43-gram daily sugar gap separates label readers from non-readers. Here's exactly what to look at first, and what to ignore entirely.
Hidden Sugar: Where It's Actually Coming From in Your Diet
Label readers consume 43g less added sugar daily. Here's where those grams are hiding, and it's not in dessert.
Your Supplement Stack: What You Can Actually Stop Buying
Most athletes are overspending on supplements. Here's how to audit your stack using current sports nutrition science and cut what isn't earning its place.
Sports Supplements in 2026: What the Science Says Now
In 2026, only a handful of supplements have tier-one evidence. Here's what the science actually supports and what's still running on hype.
Protein for Muscle After 50: What Actually Works
New research confirms fermented dairy alone won't save your muscle. Here's what protein science actually says for adults over 50.
Frailty After 60: How Nutrition Can Actually Help
New research shows fermented dairy doesn't independently prevent frailty. Here's what the evidence actually supports for adults over 60.
Does Dairy Actually Help Aging Muscles?
A new European Journal of Nutrition study found no independent link between yogurt or cheese and grip strength or frailty in older adults. Here's what that means for your diet.
Urolithin A and Brain Blood Flow: Signal or Noise?
A JAMA Network Open trial found urolithin A increased brain blood flow in adults with obesity, but showed no memory or attention gains. Here's the honest read.
Tart Cherry for Recovery: Does the Evidence Hold Up?
Crown Sport Nutrition's new Tart Cherry Complex is a timely prompt to examine what the evidence actually says about tart cherry for athletic recovery.
Can Mushrooms Actually Help Your Cholesterol? New Study
A new animal study on white button mushrooms and cholesterol is promising. Here's what it actually means for your diet.
Fish Twice a Week: What the Science Actually Says
Two 2026 studies link eating fish twice a week to lower mortality, reduced heart disease risk, and better bone health. Here's what the science actually supports.
Energy Drinks Linked to 11x More Cardiac Arrest Reports
New adverse event data links energy drinks to 11x more cardiac arrest reports than other beverages. Here's what active consumers need to know.
Avocado and Mango Every Day: What They Do to Your Heart
Daily avocado and mango consumption is linked to measurable improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation. a compelling case for two affordable, accessible whole foods.
Weight Stigma Is Hurting Obesity Care. Here's the Evidence
New research using the HIV advocacy model shows weight stigma actively worsens health outcomes. Here's what fitness and nutrition professionals need to change.
Spermidine Linked to Better Liver Function and Lower BMI
A new study links spermidine intake to better liver function and lower BMI in overweight adults. Here's what the evidence shows and whether it's worth supplementing.
EAAs Plus Electrolytes: Smart Stack or Just Marketing?
EAA-plus-electrolyte combos are proliferating fast, but fixed-dose formulas may not suit your sweat rate, training load, or budget. Here's how to decide.