Nutrition Evidence Hub

Prof. Mozaffarian's key evidence why diets matter more than calories:

• Poor nutrition drives over 500,000 deaths yearly
• Ultra-processed foods fuel...

Key evidence-backed adjustments for men over 60 to overcome standard workout pitfalls:

• Higher loads: Tufts University shows 3x more muscle vs....

Emerging trend in senior nutrition: Target specific vitamins over blanket supplementation.

• Must-take daily: Vitamin D3 (36% lower mortality),...

• One powerful nut may reduce prostate enlargement, inflammation, and support urinary comfort for men over 50.
• Brazil nuts offer selenium; walnuts...

Su minestrone soup is the daily ritual Sardinian centenarians credit for longevity, eaten identically for 80-90 years—not cheese or wine.

• Recipe...

Emerging evidence highlights olive oil-rich fats from the Mediterranean diet as a trend for cognitive and metabolic health in adults/seniors:

• Brain...

• HbA1c: Detects hidden blood sugar issues like prediabetes.
• Full lipid panel: Uncovers real heart disease risk.
• Vitamin D, eGFR/creatinine, CRP:...

Spot these carb red flags to safeguard longevity:

• Refined carbs spike blood sugar, inflame body, damage collagen/elastin
• Excess carbs cause...

The 2026 AHA scientific statement outlines 9 evidence-based features of heart-healthy dietary patterns to optimize cardiovascular health across life...

Evidence-backed wins for adults and seniors:

• Stroke risk slashed: PREDIMED study showed one-third lower CVD risk, including stroke; AHA recommends...

Key supplements in her 4-5 month pre-IVF protocol for hormone balance, egg quality, and uterine lining:

• High-dose vitamin D (90 mcg): Supports...

New evidence from Italy's Moli-sani cohort (>22,000 adults) links moderate wine to slower aging:

• Men at Mediterranean levels (125–500 mL/day) had...

• Rapid transit: Fiber moves waste quickly, preventing colon lining irritation and damage.
• Gut support: Feeds bacteria for balanced microbiome,...

Emerging evidence highlights circadian-aligned meal timing as a key trend for healthy aging:

• Nighttime fasting of 13 to <14 hours shows highest odds...

Protein + fats + fiber snacks curb hunger and prevent spikes for diabetes management.

• Cheese cubes: 7g protein/oz, low-carb, linked to lower type 2...

• Popular diets for lowering blood pressure focus on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats while limiting sodium, sugar, and...

Major step forward: 53 US medical schools pledge 40 hours of nutrition education starting fall, targeting diet-related diseases killing ~1M yearly.
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Plant-forward wins over pills for health:

• Cancer prevention: Lycopene from tomatoes, whole grains, and fiber lower prostate/breast cancer risks;...

Emerging consensus urges adults over 40 to boost protein beyond RDA 0.8g/kg for muscle preservation.

• Muscle loss accelerates post-40 at 3-8% per...

Challenging old views: Yo-yo dieting's harms questioned by BMC Medicine paper from two 18-month Mediterranean diet trials.

• Regainers stayed...