Nutrition

All Nutrition Articles

• Is saturated fat bad for your health?
• 5 slam dunk reasons you need ERD if you’re interested in nutrition
• Five reasons you need the Examine.com Fitness Guide
• Examine.com 7 Year Anniversary Sale
• APRIL FOOLS: Study finds that consuming hand-picked cherries improves mental health by over 9,000%
• How does caffeine work in your brain?
• Do high-carbohydrate diets increase the risk of death?
• Does diet soda cause strokes and dementia?
• Does chewing gum offer any health benefits?
• Can cutting out FODMAPs cut out IBS symptoms?
• Can autism be helped by gluten-free, casein-free diets?
• How much protein do you need per day?
• Why you shouldn't be always taking antioxidants, especially if you want to build muscle
• Can food have negative calories?
• Artificial sweeteners - Is the evidence as sweet as these substitutes?
• Is there a difference between fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables?
• Should one gram per pound be the new RDA for bodybuilders?
• How does protein affect weight loss?
• Does high-protein intake help when dieting?
• BIG NEWS: Excited to Announce Three New Team Members
• Does eating a higher carb diet make you more full?
• The top 18 nutrition myths of 2018
• Low-fat vs low-carb? Major study concludes: it doesn’t matter for weight loss
• Supplements that could help rev up your libido
• Does “low-carb” have an official definition?
• Which supplements for the cold and flu?
• Does marijuana actually boost creativity?
• What is the difference between high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sugar?
• Is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) worse than sugar?
• Do I need to cycle caffeine?
• Do I need to eat six times a day to keep my metabolism high?
• 5 supplements (and foods) for a stronger heart
• How to minimize fat gain during the holidays
• Are energy drinks bad for you?
• Detoxes: an undefined scam
• Whey vs soy protein: which is better when losing weight?
• Does fast food make the immune system more aggressive in the long term?
• I get by with a little help from my friends: probiotics and depression
• Do probiotics improve quality of life in seasonal allergies?
• Your probiotic may be lying to you
• What should I eat for weight loss?
• 4 science-based “superfoods” you should consider eating
• Does creatine cause kidney problems?
• What is creatine nitrate?
• Do I need a multivitamin?
• The science behind caffeine
• Can you boost your flu shot with prebiotics and probiotics?
• Four Testosterone Boosters and Sketchy Research
• Is MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) bad for your health?
• Will eating eggs increase my cholesterol?
• Media Sensationalism: Eggs May Raise Heart Risk
• Are eggs healthy?
• Is diet soda bad for you?
• How can I increase testosterone naturally?
• Is semen high in protein?
• Does ejaculation affect testosterone levels?
• How much protein do you need after exercise?
• Did you know that sugary fruits could help regulate... blood sugar?
• Can vitamin D-crease pain?
• Do MCTs or CLA help with appetite reduction?
• Fructose vs Glucose vs HFCS
• The downsides of caffeine intake
• Not-so-safe supplements
• Propionate – your ally against overeating?
• Could fasting help treat MS symptoms?
• Can arachidonic acid work as a bodybuilding supplement?
• Are cast iron pans unsafe?
• A compound from beer may help fat loss
• Does gluten make you fat?
• Does red meat cause cancer?
• Scientists found that red meat causes cancer ... or did they?
• The science behind munchies: marijuana and your appetite
• How the food industry spins science to fit its agenda
• How eating better can make you happier
• 3 Science-based steps to curbing your appetite
• Do muscle building supplements cause testicular cancer?
• How important is sleep?
• The importance of sleep quality and how to improve it
• Supplementing for better joint health
• Measuring body fat percentage: It's an accuracy thing
• Can drinking wine really replace exercise?
• The lowdown on intermittent fasting
• Is exercise enough to improve metabolic syndrome?
• Does Nutella cause cancer? A deeper look.
• When you binge on Thanksgiving, what happens inside your body?
• Be the tortoise or the hare: it doesn’t matter for fat loss
• Stepping up weight loss: Can walking help dieters shed fat?
• Fish Oil and your Prostate
• Can supplemental vitamin D improve sleep?
• Performance Enhancing & Body Composition
• Throwdown: plant vs. animal protein for type 2 diabetes
• Fact check: Is boxed macaroni and cheese actually toxic?
• Are there health benefits to a low carb diet?
• Cranberry juice for UTIs: natural remedy or old wives’ tale?
• Should 1000 IU be the new RDA for vitamin D?
• 21 of the best arguments for and against coconut oil
• Coconut water ... overhyped and understudied?
• What is the best form of creatine?
• Low-carbing for endurance: the oxygen problem
• Exploring chia seeds for weight loss
• Are vitamin C supplements bad for your teeth?
• How harmful are processed foods?
• Does daily weighing help you lose weight?
• Does ashwagandha have benefits for men?
• Does creatine benefit elite athletes?
• Does ashwagandha increase testosterone?
• Does Garcinia Cambogia help with weight loss?
• Whey Protein and Efficiency
• New! Introducing BPC-157
• Where do cravings come from?
• Let the sun shine in! (to your retinal ganglion cells)
• Updates: BCAAs and ALA
• Introducing ... Adamantium Bone Broth™
• Investigating a progression of carb and saturated fat intakes
• What If There Were No Dietary Guidelines?
• Beating high blood pressure with beets
• Kick the can: how BPA in canned drinks impacts blood pressure
• Put down the apple and have some cheddar
• Gluten-intolerant? There’s a pill for that
• A whole bunch of user requests (and immunity support!)
• The Truth about Vitamin D
• Paying attention to omega-3s for ADHD
• The chocolate fountain of youth
• Fish oil incorporation: where do other fats fit in?
• How to win friends and influence people (using nutrition research)
• Is It Time to Sound the Alarm on Artificial Sweeteners?
• Updates: lysine and vitamins B1, B6, B12, and C
• Updates: potassium, green tea, psyllium, and cholinergics
• 2017 Annual letter to Examine.com readers
• A non-traditional use for probiotics: illness in athletes
• How much fat do I need to absorb vitamin D?
• 3 examples of #fakenews from the world of nutrition research
• Update: Iron Supplementation
• How can I safely consume seaweed?
• A Plethora of Updates
• Kombucha
• An Update On Kombucha: Understanding Risk and Evaluating Toxicity
• How to avoid clickbait on nutrition studies
• We’re turning six … all thanks to you
• Does green tea inhibit nutrient uptake?
• Update: Green Tea Catechins
• Is it really that bad to skip breakfast?
• Can you lose weight by turning down the heater?
• Is my “slow metabolism” stalling my weight loss?
• I'm not too tired to stuff my face
• What are the basic supplements to take to be healthy?
• Combining citrulline with glutathione could PUMP YOU UP
• What have we learned about nutrition in the past 5 years?
• Celebrating 5 years of being the trustworthy source on nutrition and supplementation
• Follow Your Gut Feeling
• Biotin
• Really-low-fat vs somewhat-lower-carb - a nuanced analysis
• Fermented foods, neuroticism, and social anxiety
• The skinny on the trans fat ban
• Carbohydrates for marathoners
• Acacia rigidula, BMPEA and your supplements
• The best diet is the one you can stick to
• 5 key nutrition lessons we learned in 2016
• Are nitrates from beetroot and processed meats the same thing?
• 1 Million Strong
• I am a female. Will lifting heavy weights make me bulky?
• Does vinegar increase metabolism?
• Is it better to do aerobic exercise fasted?
• Does eating at night make it more likely to gain weight?
• Copper
• Our hiring process
• We're hiring!
• Introducing Re-Brain and our new Supplement Catalogue
• We're Four Years Old Now...
• Molybdenum: To supplement or not to supplement?
• Uva Ursi: Can a sip of this tea can keep infections at bay?
• Vitamin B3 (niacin) - an answer to heart disease?
• Why does Examine.com try so hard to stay objective?
• Microbiome, antioxidants, and more: ERD #2 is out!
• Alanylglutamine
• Chocolate and all of its benefits
• Last Day for ERD 20% Off Sale
• If you're serious about nutrition, ERD is a must-have
• We FINALLY Bridged the Gap
• Yuan Zhi
• Is low-carb really the best weight loss diet?
• The Unbiased Truth about Marijuana
• Dandelion
• Does dark chocolate’s epicatechin content promote muscle growth?
• What happens if I go off of creatine?
• Stack Guides FAQ
• We've Solved Supplement Confusion
• Prepping for 2015 and beyond
• Adrafinil
• Rose hip
• What is IIFYM?
• Scientific Research and our Article in the Guardian
• Examine.com is now 3 years old!
• Vitamin E
• High-Protein Diets Linked to Cancer: Should You Be Concerned?
• PRL-8-53
• Oregano
• Saffron
• Chromium
• Vitamin D and Bone Mineral Density
• Now Over 27,500 References
• Valerian
• Raspberry Ketone
• What is actually in my herbal supplement?
• Pterostilbene
• Piceatannol
• Yacon
• Creatine and SAMe
• What source of choline should I use?
• Can I eat flax seeds instead of fish or fish oil for omega 3s?
• Updated Adaptogen: Ashwagandha
• We are Proud to Announce our New Medical Editor
• New round of herbal updates
• Is soy good or bad for me?
• Examine.com State of the Union
• Berries and Insulin Sensitizers
• What are flavones, catechins, anthocyanins, and those healthy plant compounds?
• Unlock Your Health Goals with Supplementation
• More Nootropics: Racetams and Glycinergics
• Can eating too much protein be bad for you?
• Nootropics and an Upcoming Vitamin Supplement
• Vitamin C
• Is processed meat bad for me?
• Chocolate Candy and its Lack of Association with Obesity
• Nitric Oxide Supplements (and a surprising neurotransmitter)
• What are the benefits of resistance training?
• We've Solved 90% of Supplement Confusion
• Various semi-popular supplements
• Media Sensationalism: Meat is Bad for your Heart
• Does dairy cause acne?
• Heart and Cold Updates
• Examine.com Two Year Anniversary
• Soylent is made from hype
• Numerous Delicious Updates
• Joint Health and Aromatics
• Media Darlings and Even More Herbs
• Kwao Krua
• How are carbohydrates converted into fat deposits?
• Two cardiac health herbs and an update
• Does metabolism vary between two people?
• How do I stay out of "starvation mode?"
• Berberine et al.
• Functional Food Roundup
• Christmas comes early
• Sunshine and Sweet Treats
• Isolating a tobacco alkaloid from its source
• Cognition, Depression, and PMS
• Can you be Healthy and Obese?
• Various Erectogenic Agents (aka Boner Pills). And Yohimbine.
• Does creatine cause baldness?
• How much protein can I eat in one sitting?
• Steak with a side of Broccoli and Rice
• Updates as good as our new layout
• Do you need to cycle creatine?
• Is creatine safe?
• Is creatine a steroid?
• Does ZMA cause weird dreams?
• Will carbs make me fat?
• What is 'roid rage'?
• Is whole wheat bread better than white bread?
• How do I increase insulin sensitivity?
• How can I make red meat healthier?
• How do I get a six-pack?
• Does diet soda inhibit fat loss?
• Do I need to cycle ephedrine?
• Do I need to load creatine?
• Can hypothyroidism lead to fat gain?
• What beneficial compounds are primarily found in vegetables?
• Do herbal aphrodisiacs work?
• Caloric restriction under the guise of weight-loss herbs
• Testosterone Boosters and not losing your hair from them
• Beta-Alanine increases performance, maybe lifespan?
• Food Product Update
• My muscles are not sore after a workout. Am I working out hard enough?
• Better sleep; probably no caveats
• Tongue Twister and Test Boosters
• Weekly Update: the Panax Ginseng Edition
• Fish Oil and Major Cardiac Events - Meta-Analysis
• Citations up to our waist
• Does aspartame increase appetite?
• Does aspartame cause headaches?
• HAMLET and Whey
• Dietary Supplements for Body Composition: Here is the evidence
• What beneficial compounds are primarily found in animal products?
• Creatine updates
• Somewhat important update
• New Design - Roll Out!
• 7000+ References
• Supplemental Therapy? Mushrooms and Recovery
• What is Adrenal Fatigue?
• Chinese Medicine
• See an interesting study? Let us know about it.
• PES Erase and Science
• Astragalus
• Examine updates and revamps
• How valid is BMI as a measure of health and obesity?
• Updates for the Week of Now
• What supplement or food changes are recommended for pregnant or expecting women?
• More updates
• Sporadic updates
• Advanced Links
• Forms of Supplements
• Required Reading - May 3 2012
• Can creatine cause cancer?
• Does resistance training work for the elderly?
• How do I lose fat around my belly?
• I have lost significant weight and now have loose skin. How can I tighten up my skin?
• Is weight lifting bad for kids?
• Should I take Fish Oil if I am sick?
• What is GOMAD?
• When should I take creatine?
• Why do my muscles get sore?
• Will lifting weights convert my fat into muscle?
• Nutrient Synergy
• Beginner's Pharmacology
• Green Tea Catechins
• Required Reading - April 9 2012
• Required Reading - April 2 2012
• Does caffeine counteract creatine?
• Required Reading - March 23 2012
• Required Reading - March 16 2012
• New Design
• Will doing chest exercises make my breasts look "perkier?"
• Required Reading - March 8 2012
• A whole lot of references
• How do I calculate my metabolism?
• Required Reading - X
• When should I take Vitamin D?
• Required Reading
• Will my breasts shrink if I lift weights?
• Will my breasts shrink with weight loss?
• Do artificial sweeteners spike insulin?
• Get your Creatine Here
• Carbs, Fats, and Carbs plus Fats
• How can I best ensure cardiovascular health and longevity?
• Examine FAQ
• As a female, does orgasm affect my health?
• Do oral contraceptives affect a woman's metabolism?
• Is sugar more filling than HFCS?
• Can I take something to alleviate premenstrual symptoms?
• Do I need to supplement Vitamin D if I drink fortified milk?
• Examine.com rating systems
• Discussions are now open
• Sporadic updates to vitamin and minerals
• Topics
• Routes of absorption
• Learning Topics?
• Glucosides and Glycosides
• Quick note
• Changes to the Herbal Entries
• A note on P450
• A note on AMPK
• Don't Forget your Mobility
• Vegetables
• Week of August 28th to September 3rd
• Supplements and Aging
• Other things to Note
• Welcome Reddit
• Over 1000 Citations
• A note on digestive inhibition
• A note on solubility
• mTOR
• Aromatherapy
• Nutrient Synergism and consideration for Supplementation