A new study adds more doubt to the value of fish oil supplementation for heart disease prevention.

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Learn why whole foods often provide a nutritional edge, when supplements might be necessary, and how timing impacts nutrient availability.

Related listening:

Is it time to stop taking fish oil? (Nutrition Diva #604)

Research references:

Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study | BMJ Medicine

Associations of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement Use With Cardiovascular Disease Risks: Meta-analysis of 10 Trials Involving 77 917 Individuals

STRENGTH trial finds new fish oil medication did not reduce the risk of cardiac events | ScienceDaily

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Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.

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Magnesium may or may not help prevent muscle cramps. Here’s why.

References:

Magnesium for muscle cramps | Cochrane

An Evidence-Based Review of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Prevention of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps | Journal of Athletic Training (allenpress.com)

Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps (EAMC) — altered neuromuscular control, dehydration or electrolyte depletion? | British Journal of Sports Medicine (bmj.com)

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Bloggers recommend everything from bleach to baking soda. Food safety experts insist that tap water is all you need. What’s the best way to kill germs on fresh produce?

Related listening:

We’re losing the sodium wars—but potassium could help turn the tide (Nutrition Diva #708)

Research references:

Antibacterial action of vinegar against food-borne pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli | National Library of Medicine | 1998 Aug (nih.gov)

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Super food or expensive pond scum? Is this “green food” worth the greenbacks? Find out what nutritional benefits spirulina offers. Also, we review promising research on saffron for mental health and cognition.

Related listening:

Why You Need More (Not Less) Phytic Acid in Your Diet (Nutrition Diva #612)

Are powdered green supplements like AG1 worth the money? (Nutrition Diva #754)

Research references:

Safety and Efficacy of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) for Treating Mild to Moderate Depression | National Library of Medicine | 2020 Apr (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

Effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on cognitive function | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2020 May 23 (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

Blue-Green Algae (Medline Plus)

Antihypertensive and antihyperlipemic of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) sauce on patients with hypertension | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2021 Sep 20 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)

The effect of Spirulina supplementation on lipid profile | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2023 May 30 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)

Effect of Microalgae Arthrospira on Biomarkers of Glycemic Control and Glucose Metabolism | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2021 Jul 24 (nbci.nlm.nih.gov)

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Learn how what you eat affects how you feel.

Related listening:

How Food Affects Mood (Part 1) (Nutrition Diva #282)

How Food Affects Mood (Part 2) (Nutrition Diva #283)

A provocative new study on ultra-processed foods (Nutrition Diva #735)

We need a better way to define ultra-processed food (Nutrition Diva #757 BONUS)

Research references:

Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial | Psychiatry Research | Volume 335, May 2024 (sciencedirect.com)

Association of Western and traditional diets with depression and anxiety in women | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2010 Jan 4 (nih.gov)

Vegetarianism and mental health: Evidence from the 1970 British Cohort Study | National Library of Medicine | Epub 2024 Jan 24 (nih.gov)

Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses | British Medical Journal | 28 February 2024 (bmj.com)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation in the Treatment of Depression: An Observational Study | Neuromodulation in the Clinical Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders | 27 January 2023 (mdpi.com)

Nutrition and mental health: A review of current knowledge about the impact of diet on mental health | Nutrition, Psychology and Brain Health | 22 August 2022 (frontiersin.org)

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A couple of recent news stories are causing concern about chemical exposure from foods that we would normally consider healthy. How does this affect your food choices?

Related listening:

What’s the Difference between hazard and risk? (Nutrition Diva #355)

Mentioned in this episode:

Produce Without Pesticides. (Consumer Reports)

Patterns of Seafood Consumption Among New Hampshire Residents Suggest Potential Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. (Exposure and Health)

Public Perceptions of Pesticides & Produce Consumption. (IFIC)

Preventable Cancer Burden Associated With Poor Diet in the United States (JNCI)

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.

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Sea moss supplements are promoted as being good for thyroid, digestive, skin and immune health. What’s the evidence to support the claims?

Related listening:

The Carrageenan Controversy (Nutrition Diva #276)

Research references:

Review of harmful gastrointestinal effects of carrageenan in animal experiments. | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 109, No. 10 (nih.gov)

Effects of kelp supplementation on thyroid function in euthyroid subjects - PubMed (nih.gov)

Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds | Nutrition Reviews | Oxford Academic (oup.com)

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.

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