Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar about Using Formulas, Defined Diets, and Herbs as Complementary Therapy for IBD
Patients are often told to “eat what doesn’t hurt.” In 2019, we can do a better job at informing those with IBD about nutrition therapies that can optimize nutrition and reduce Read more
Thriving On A Plant Based Diet: Guidelines On Nutrients & Beyond To Empower Your Patients-Webinar
According to several trend studies, consumers, patients and clients are seeking more plant-based options to build into their lives. This webinar is designed to help health professionals better understand the recommended guidelines, nutrient concerns, and evidence for thriving on a plant-based diet. Source: Webinar by Sherene Chou, MS, RD. Sponsored by Read more
Performance Nutrition: Making Good Athletes Great!
Sports nutrition has become increasingly popular amongst athletes over the past decade. No matter your area of practice, you are likely to encounter clients who have questions about sports-specific nutrition. This webinar will address sports nutrition protocols for macronutrients, timing, injury prevention, and recovery. Source: Webinar by Mindy Black MS, RDN, CSSD. Sponsored by Read more
Assessing Effects of l-Methylfolate in Depression Management: Results of a Real-World Patient Experience Trial
  l-Methylfolate has been shown in retrospective and prospective studies to enhance antidepressant response. The aim of this study was to prospectively assess change in depression Read more
Acids found in coffee, fruit and vegetables may help prevent breast cancer
Breast cancer risk after menopause may be lowered by as much as 65% by consuming more food and liquids with certain kinds of phenolic acids, some of which can be found in coffee, fruits and Read more
A third of type 1 diabetes is misdiagnosed in the over 30s
A new study shows that 38 percent of patients with type 1 diabetes occurring after age 30 were initially treated as type 2 diabetes (without insulin). Researchers found that half of those misdiagnosed were still diagnosed as type 2 diabetes 13 years later. Source: A third of type 1 diabetes is misdiagnosed in the over... Read more Read more
Study: Coca-Cola Doesn’t ‘Walk Its Talk’ on Research Independence
The Coca-Cola Company may be exerting undue influence over public health studies that it funds at universities and other institutions, according to an analysis published Tuesday in the Journal of Public Health Policy. Source: Study: Coca-Cola Doesn’t ‘Walk Its Talk’ on Research Read more
Can Prescription Drugs Cause Weight Gain? 
A list of common prescription drugs that may lead to weight gain. Source: Can Prescription Drugs Cause Weight Gain? – Read more
Experimental Drug Switches Off Hunger in Patients with Genetic Obesity
Investigator-initiated Phase II study finds setmelanotide therapy in patients with leptin receptor gene mutations leads to dramatic reductions in appetite and body weight. Source: Read more
WHO: Global elimination of trans fats would be ‘major victory’
WHO has released REPLACE, a guide that provides steps for eliminating of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the world’s food supply, according to a press release. Source: WHO: Read more