By Shyla Cadogan, RD Iron deficiencies are pretty common, but many people don’t even know they have a nutritional problem. You won’t know unless you or your doctor suspects there’s an issue and conducts a test, but even if you find out you do have…
By Chris Melore Meat alternatives like “impossible” burgers and other plant-based substitutes lack the nutritional value of the foods they’re replacing, according to researchers in Sweden. Their study found that meat substitutes contain proteins and nutrients which the human body can’t absorb — leaving customers…
By John Anderer Taking iron supplements not only benefits people with anemia, but it may also prevent a life-threatening loss of muscle mass among older people. A team from the Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil and University College London reports that suffering anemia…
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance Researchers found a connection between the intake of iron and seed oils high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in people with Type 2 diabetes Both high dietary iron intake and an elevated iron/PUFA…
