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A few foods are particularly rich in the nutrients that support sexual health, though more large-scale, non-industry-funded research is needed on their direct relationship with libido.OystersOysters are exceptionally high in zinc, providing 28.2 to 66.8 milligrams (mg) — 256 to 607 percent of your daily value — per 3-ounce (oz) serving, depending on the variety.[1][2][3]“Zinc is a mineral essential for testosterone synthesis and sperm production,” Dr. Houman says.Some research from China shows an association between low zinc levels and reduced testosterone in men.[4] Meanwhile, zinc intake of up to about 40 mg per day (the recommended upper limit) is associated…
As women get older, nutrient needs can change based on menopause, losing muscle and more.Vitamin D, creatine and magnesium are a few of the recommended supplements for women. Lifestyle factors and diet make a big difference, like strength training, eating plants and sleep. Turning 50 is an exciting milestone. But it’s also a time when women start to notice physical changes in their body, whether it’s symptoms related to menopause, or the natural loss of muscle that comes with age. The good news is that although you can’t control getting older, focusing on lifestyle changes like eating a nutritious diet, exercising,…
Constanze Depp, Sara Mederos, and Cheng Lyu were recognized for their innovative contributions to neurobiology.Image credit:EppendorfThe Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology honors early-career scientists, 35 years of age or younger, who have shared their exceptional research through personal essays. In a ceremony on November 16, 2025, in San Diego during the week of the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, representatives from Eppendorf and Science awarded neuroscientist Cheng Lyu with the top honor. Lyu was joined by finalists Constanze Depp and Sara Mederos, and all three scientists presented their research to the awards ceremony attendees.Top prize winner Cheng…
New studies show that broader social support networks may slow aging, extend lifespan and improve quality of life for older adults. Two new studies out of the University of Eastern Finland shed light on something surprisingly powerful: the people around us may shape how long and how well we live. While genetics, income and health care access often dominate the conversation, researchers say the structure of our social world carries real biological weight. Older adults with strong social support networks lived, on average, two years longer than those without them. And for those already receiving home care, having reliable emotional…
Folate is essential for red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis and reproductive health.Folic acid is the supplemental form of folate, which is sometimes needed to prevent deficiency.Women of childbearing age, pregnant women and those who misuse alcohol may need supplements. Your body depends on a steady supply of nutrients to operate the way it’s intended to. Ideally, those nutrients would solely come from food, but there are certain conditions that may make supplementation necessary. Folate is one nutrient that some individuals may need to supplement. So how do you know if you could benefit from a folate supplement—or if your…
We’re fast learning how smartphones impact childhood, and the findings of a new study about young tweens on the cusp of adolescence make for some more uncomfortable reading.Researchers in the US have found that owning a phone at the age of 12 was associated with an increased risk of depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep, compared to not having one.The iPhone launched less than 20 years ago, so for many kids now entering their teenage years, they’ve only ever known a world with phones. Studies like this are trying to tease apart the effects.”Our findings suggest that we should view smartphones…
Speaking at at the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit held in London, Kreider noted that operating across approximately 40 international markets gives health and wellness retail chain GNC a global overview of what consumers are looking for. “Consumer expectations are really high when it comes to healthy aging products,” she said during a panel discussion on how industry is shaping the future of healthy aging. She also emphasized the need to explain the concept of healthy aging to consumers, noting that “the journey can start at any time, from very young to very old.” Consumer demand for trend-driven innovation Kreider explained…
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is highlighting how to leverage functional ingredients to “supercharge yogurt formulations” at the ongoing Food ingredients Europe (FiE) 2025 trade show (Dec 2–4). In Paris, France, the company is presenting a range of fortification concepts that light up yogurt’s health halo and inspire innovations in muscle, brain, and gut health. The concepts feature ingredients like Nutri Whey ProHeat, caseinates, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), and Biotis Fermentis — a blend of whey protein and GOS fermented with probiotic cultures. At the show, Nutrition Insight meets with Sophie Zillinger Molenaar, FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ global marketing lead, to explore how brands can fortify…
This project is massive, not just in scale, but in possibility. We’re talking about 50,000 hours of testing, a global network of researchers, and a new layer of data that sits right between our genes and our day-to-day health. For anyone interested in predictive medicine, this milestone is a big deal.
Hydration is key when it comes to healthy skin aging. And while there are many different ways to hydrate your skin, hyaluronic acid (HA) tends to dominate a significant portion of the conversation. After all, it is the famous humectant that can hold 1,000 times its own weight in water1.