Nutrition Focus

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Nutrition News Focus is a newsletter and website created and edited by a team of top nutrition experts. Their goal is to help make sense of the latest research in nutrition science to consumers.

DISCLAIMER: The information in Nutrition News Focus is intended only to help you understand the Nutrition News. We do not recommend any treatment, food or supplement. We do not recommend any treatment, food or supplement. It is not intended to replace the advice of a physician.

High Zinc Interferes with Magnesium

This article examines a recent study indicating that too much zinc can interfere with the body's ability to absorb magnesium. (more)

Low Carb Low Down

This article briefly analyzes a new study that finds that a low-carbohydrate diet gave better weight loss and participant retention than a low-fat diet. (more)

Calcium and Weight Loss

This article analyzes a new study that finds that people consuming more calcium, and in particular calcium from dairy foods, lose more weight and fat than others eating the same calories. (more)

Protein and Hip Fractures

This article reports on a new study confirming that middle-aged people who eat more protein have fewer hip fractures resulting from osteoporosis. (more)

Take D - Don't Fall

This article explores recently discovered new benefits of Vitamin D, particularly for the elderly. (more)

Asthma and Obesity

Is there a link between asthma and obesity? (more)

Weight Gain and High Blood Sugar

Sudden weight gains can impair the body's ability to metabolize glucose. (more)

Sweet Villain?

Does eating sugar make us fat or does eating TOO MUCH sugar make us fat? (more)

Calcium is Your Kidney's Friend

Is calcium good for your kidneys? (more)

Salt and Potassium News

Just how much salt and potassium are we really supposed to be eating? (more)

Nutty Health Claim

How can we tell which health claims are valid for particular foods? (more)

The Glycemic Index

Is the Glycemic Index a reliable weight loss tool? (more)

Feed Your Eyes with Lutein?

Does Lutein improve vision? This article examines the latest research on the subject. (more)

St. John's Wort and Depression

One of the better studied herbal supplements is St. John's wort, recommended for mild to moderate depression. Does it work? (more)

Antioxidants - Yea or Nay?

The public seems to get only one side of the story about antioxidants and health from news media, with the implication that the more the better. However, researchers are not unanimous on this topic. (more)

Fishy Advice

Are claims that some fish contain toxins such as mercury and should therefore be avoided valid? (more)