One of the main complaints of taking fish oil is the taste and “fishy burps”, but a high quality fish oil should not have a “fishy” aftertasteBland says. Ferira couldn’t agree more, adding that “fish oil shouldn’t make you burp… that is not a good sign of the quality of the oil.” Also, as she … Read more
Suboptimal methylation due to variations in the MTHFR gene is one of the most common health problems in the country, affecting more than 50% of the US population, and yet it is one of the health problems less discussed, even among health care providers. At mbg, we have decided it’s time to break the silence … Read more
As we age, processes like oxidative stress and organ and system aging can manifest as cognitive function that isn’t as sharp and mature as it was in our early years, but according to assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai Nicole Avena, Ph.D.vitamin D helps buffer these processes.* in a 2019 Journal of Aging Research … Read more
Up next: Perlmutter praises dark green leafy vegetables. “These tend to be vegetables that are incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant nutrients like polyphenols,” she says. Think collard greens, collard greens, Swiss chard, etc. “These vegetables are part of many diets that have been associated with longevity and better brain health,” he adds. In … Read more
How much magnesium the body absorbs when we take a supplement depends on the form (ie complex) the magnesium is delivered in (think glycinate, oxide, etc), but also on our internal magnesium levels or status. Someone who is deficient in magnesium (has a blood serum level below 0.75mmol/L) will generally absorb more of the mineral … Read more
“Vitamin D is fat soluble and therefore better absorbed when delivered in a fatty package,” explains Henderson. “Therefore, we generally recommend forms of vitamin D3 that have higher bioavailability, meaning they are packaged together with oils or fats.”* With 5,000 IU of organic vitamin D3 sourced from algae and a trio of organic oils incorporated … Read more
We use screens all day, every day: for work, for entertainment, and just about everything in between. If the internet wasn’t already a part of your professional and personal life, the pandemic has likely solidified the place of digital technology in your daily routine to keep up with current events, connect with friends, catch up … Read more
The other significant difference between the two is the amount of research available. “Bone broth has a very small body of published studies,” says Ferira, “most of which are preclinical (rodents). These animal models demonstrate anti-inflammatory properties of bone broth, as well as intestinal health and neuroprotective benefits.” On the other hand, research on collagen … Read more