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MCTs’ Potential Effect on Gait & Brain Metabolism
The results of a randomized double-blinded and placebo-controlled trial examining the effect of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) supplementation on gait balance and markers of brain metabolism in healthy elderly adults were recently published in Geroscience. Sixty-three participants over age 65 completed the study over a 3-month period, with the experimental group ramping up to a dose…
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Nordic Diet’s Effects on Lipid Metabolism
A recent study has unveiled clear evidence that a Nordic diet can help support blood sugar and cholesterol levels even if it doesn’t lead to weight loss.
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Polyphenol Metabolism & Gut Microbiota
Polyphenols from plant-based foods are thought to mediate many of the beneficial effects we attribute to a more plant-rich diet. For example, high polyphenol olive oil has been shown to reduce both central and peripheral systolic blood pressure compared to low polyphenol olive oil. In a randomized crossover study, the polyphenol content of olive oil…