
Embracing Soy Foods
Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of…

Mushroom coffee does not sound like anything you would want to drink, but is actually…

It is well known that a short period of pain – called acute pain –…

Q. Should I take any vitamins or supplements for brain health? I want to do…

PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain…

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great…

You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a…

When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your…

SIBO treatment (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is often needed for many people with chronic gas,…

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that grow in the mucous layer of your stomach….

No one is happy about losing their hair, but it is especially troubling for women….

Eat Walnuts to Reduce Inflammatory Markers A meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials showed that…

NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

It would be great if there was an over-the-counter supplement that would boost your immune…

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the flaxseed plant has been…

Vitamin B12 is best known—and most promoted—as a cure for fatigue, but this vitamin is…

Thirsty for a new type of drink? You might consider adding kombucha into your beverage…

More Science that Chocolate May Be Good for Your Heart A new systematic review and…

In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It…

Astaxanthin may not be easy to pronounce (“asta-ZAN-thin”) nor widely known, but there is interest…

Vitamin D is an important vitamin for health. It helps you absorb calcium from your…

You may have read or heard about dopamine deficiency and supplements or diets to increase…

Serotonin is an important brain chemical that relays messages in your brain, called a neurotransmitter….

A recent poll found that about one in ten Americans say they follow a vegetarian…

We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but…

Vitamin D is most strongly associated with healthy bones. It promotes calcium absorption to strengthen…

Under the best of circumstances, managing your medication regimen can be a challenge. Keeping track…

If you’ve been stressed out and searching for an over-the-counter anxiety medication, you should know…

It’s well known that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used to screen for prostate cancer…

The use of complementary and alternative therapies continues to increase. Over a third of older…

Evidence on the effectiveness of specific supplements for the treatment of depression is mixed, according…

Leptin is a hormone that was only discovered in 1994. A hormone is a chemical…

You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

Here at Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter we strive to provide you with the latest,…