Nutrition

The internet’s hottest gut health trend promises better digestion, more energy, and weight loss through extreme fiber intake. The reality is more complicated.

The bacteria in your gut don’t just digest food — they regulate your sleep, energy levels, and potentially how long you live. Here’s the mechanism.

The probiotic soda aisle is booming — but the science behind the marketing tells a very different story about what’s actually reaching your microbiome.

The sweetener aisle is a minefield. Here’s the evidence-ranked version of what actually helps and what doesn’t.

Muscle cramps, fatigue, brain fog, blood pressure — potassium is behind more symptoms than you think.

The gut health drink aisle is overwhelming. Here’s what the science says about kombucha, kefir, and other probiotic drinks.

Intermittent fasting and calorie restriction reduce inflammation through different pathways — but a new study shows neither one wins outright.

Intermittent fasting and calorie restriction reduce inflammation through different pathways — but a new study shows neither one wins outright.

Can cheese give you nightmares? How food affects your sleep I’ve heard this one my whole life. “Don’t eat cheese before bed — it’ll give you nightmares.” It sounds like something your grandmother said. But there’s actually some science behind it. Not the nightmares specifically — but the way certain foods affect your sleep quality. ...

Can cheese give you nightmares? How food affects your sleep I’ve heard this one my whole life. “Don’t eat cheese before bed — it’ll give you nightmares.” It sounds like something your grandmother said. But there’s actually some science behind it. Not the nightmares specifically — but the way certain foods affect your sleep quality. ...

Prebiotics vs probiotics — which one do you actually need I see this confusion every day. Someone buys an expensive probiotic. Takes it for a month. Feels nothing. Stops taking it. Decides gut health is a scam. ...