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Beetroot Juice Lowers Blood Pressure — and Scientists Now Know Why
A University of Exeter study from May 2026 reveals that beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older adults by reshaping their oral microbiome — a mechanism researchers have now tracked for the first time.
Why Adding a Banana Kills 84% of Your Smoothie's Antioxidants
A UC Davis study published in late May 2026 found that bananas destroy 84% of the flavanols in berry smoothies, thanks to an enzyme called PPO. Here's what it means and which fruits to swap in.
5 Things to Check Before Buying Any Supplement in 2026
The May 2026 moringa Salmonella recall is a reminder that "natural" doesn't mean safe. Here's a five-point checklist for evaluating any supplement before you buy.
Moringa Recall: What Supplement Users Must Know
The FDA and CDC have reopened a Salmonella investigation tied to moringa supplements. Here's what to check, what to discard, and what the science says.
Microbiome and Aging: What the New Research Partnership Means
Lallemand and Université Laval's 2026 microbiome research partnership signals a shift toward clinically validated probiotics. Here's what it means for active adults.
What 6,674 YouTube Comments Reveal About Metabolic Health
A May 2026 study analyzed 6,674 YouTube comments on metabolic health. Here's what the data reveals — and why it's not clinical proof.
Creatine Plus Tyrosol: What the New Clinical Trial Shows
A new peer-reviewed trial on CreaSol SSAT confirms that combining stabilized tyrosol with creatine beats creatine alone. Here's what the data actually shows.
Protein Shots Promise 24g in One Sip: Do They Work?
Protein shots claim 24g per serving, but leucine content, absorption speed, and hidden collagen make many fall short of their muscle-building promise.
Probiotics for Athletes: What the Science Actually Says
Probiotic hype is everywhere in sports nutrition. Here's which strains have real evidence for athletic performance, gut health, and recovery under training stress.
Your Gut Microbiome May Filter Environmental Pollutants
New research from Probiota Americas 2026 suggests gut bacteria may help block heavy metals and pesticide residues before absorption, with fiber diversity as the key driver.
Personalized Nutrition: What the Herbalife-Bioniq Deal Signals
Herbalife's $150M Bioniq acquisition signals blood-based personalized nutrition is going mainstream. Here's what the science actually supports before you subscribe.
Étape du Tour Nutrition: The Complete Race-Day Guide
A sports dietitian-informed fueling guide for amateur cyclists tackling the Étape du Tour, covering carb loading, hourly intake targets, Alpine hydration, and post-race recovery.
Cycling Event Nutrition: Your Race-Day Fueling Guide
A practical race-day nutrition guide for amateur cyclists tackling 140–170km sportive events, covering carb timing, hydration, pre-race meals, and solid food strategy.
Clear Whey Protein: Trend or Genuine Upgrade?
Clear whey protein offers a lighter texture and real palatability benefits, but its amino acid profile is identical to standard isolates while costing 15–25% more per gram.
Boron: The Overlooked Mineral Athletes Should Know About
Boron has a quiet but credible research record on free testosterone, vitamin D, and bone density. Here's what the evidence actually supports for athletes.
Ultra-Processed Foods: What Practitioners Say in 2026
New joint guidance from IAFNS and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics gives practitioners a real framework for ultra-processed food questions, beyond blanket avoid-all advice.
Protein, Creatine and Timing: The Combat Sports Nutrition Guide
2026 research is reshaping protein timing, creatine dosing, and weight-cutting strategies for combat sports athletes who need more than generic gym nutrition advice.
Endurance Hydration: Why Generic Rules Are Costing You
Sports nutritionists in 2026 say generic hydration rules are one of the costliest race-day mistakes. Here's how to build a strategy based on your own physiology.
Carb Timing for Endurance Athletes: What Actually Works
Elite cycling teams and sports nutritionists are replacing generic carb-loading with individualized timing frameworks. Here's the precision approach that actually works.
Why Animal Nutrition Studies Keep Getting Humans Wrong
The ASN is launching a task force at NUTRITION 2026 to standardize lab animal diets, targeting a root cause of why nutrition study results keep contradicting each other.
The Post-Workout Protein Window: What You Actually Need to Know
The 30-minute anabolic window is largely a myth. Here's what post-workout protein timing actually requires and why your total daily intake matters far more.
Prenatal Nutrition Really Does Change Birth Outcomes
A PLOS Medicine study shows food-based protein and energy supplements during pregnancy significantly improve birth weight and reduce newborn risk. Here's what active women need to know.
Protein and Pregnancy: The Guide for Active Women
New PLOS Medicine findings on prenatal nutrition and birth weight have direct implications for active women who train through pregnancy and need more than standard advice.
Fatty Fish Beats Protein Bars for Muscle Building
A nutritionist's case for choosing fatty fish over sugary protein bars after workouts, backed by research on protein synthesis and omega-3 benefits.