Nutrition Diva

A new anti-aging supplement claims to combat “cellular fragility”. There’s just one small problem. 

References

Efficacy of dietary odd-chain saturated fatty acid pentadecanoic acid parallels broad associated health benefits in humans: could it be essential? | Scientific Reports

The Dietary Total-Fat Content Affects the In Vivo Circulating C15:0 and C17:0 Fatty Acid Levels Independently - PMC

Broader and safer clinically-relevant activities of pentadecanoic acid compared to omega-3: Evaluation of an emerging essential fatty acid across twelve primary human cell-based disease systems - PMC

Pentadecanoic Acid (C15:0), an Essential Fatty Acid, Shares Clinically Relevant Cell-Based Activities with Leading Longevity-Enhancing Compounds

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These compounds are said to fight aging by clearing “zombie cells” out of your body. Is there any science to back this up?

References

Effects of intermittent senolytic therapy on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women: a phase 2 randomized controlled trial - PubMed

A pilot study of senolytics to improve cognition and mobility in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease - ScienceDirect

JCI - Strategies targeting cellular senescence

Targeting senescent cells: approaches, opportunities, challenges - PMC

Targeting cellular senescence with senotherapeutics: senolytics and senomorphics - Zhang - 2023 - The FEBS Journal - Wiley Online Library

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Four years ago, Pendulum Therapeutics launched a breakthrough probiotic clinically shown to improve blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes. Do their newer products live up to the hype?

References:

Improvements to postprandial glucose control in subjects with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter, double blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial of a novel probiotic formulation | BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care

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Nutrition Diva archives:

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Research Tools:

PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Cochrane Library
https://www.cochranelibrary.com

Examine.com
https://examine.com

Balanced, Reliable Sources for Health Information:

Mayo Clinic Health Information
https://www.mayoclinic.org

Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
https://health.clevelandclinic.org

Nutrition Source – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

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Travelers who avoid wheat in the U.S. frequently claim that European bread is no problem. What’s going on?

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A protein powder can be a convenient way to add a little extra protein to your diet. Does it matter which one you use?

Mentioned in this episode:

New ways to use whey protein powder

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Raw milk is often praised for its potential health benefits, but how do those claims stack up against the risks? This episode breaks down the science behind unpasteurized dairy, exploring its possible links to allergy prevention, the dangers of foodborne illness, and the regulations designed to protect consumers.

Resources:

The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk | FDA

Local Harvest

Raw and Heat-Treated Milk: From Public Health Risks to Nutritional Quality

The protective effect of farm milk consumption on childhood asthma and atopy: the GABRIELA study - PubMed

The Beneficial Effect of Farm Milk Consumption on Asthma, Allergies, and Infections: From Meta-Analysis of Evidence to Clinical Trial - PubMed

Outbreak-Related Disease Burden Associated with Consumption of Unpasteurized Cow’s Milk Volume 23, Number 6—June 2017 -- CDC

Investigation of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Dairy Cattle | FDA

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Monica explores whether fiber supplements like Metamucil or Benefiber are necessary for digestive health. While fiber is crucial for digestion, heart health, and the gut microbiome, most people fall short of the recommended intake. Can a fiber-rich diet provide all the fiber you need without the uncomfortable side effects of supplements?

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! 

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Have a nutrition question? Send an email to [email protected].

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A new study suggests that lycopene may have antidepressant-like effects in mice. But what does this really mean for you?

Mentioned in this episode:
Lycopene Alleviates Depression-Like Behavior in Chronic Social Defeat Stress-Induced Mice by Promoting Synaptic Plasticity via the BDNF–TrkB Pathway (Wiley - Food Science & Nutrition)

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A new study finds that vitamin K2 may be helpful for nighttime leg cramps. What else can it do for us? 

Related listening:

The truth about magnesium and muscle cramps (Nutrition Diva #769)

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