Food Addiction & Perception

From eNewsletter 10/22/2025

DID YOU KNOW that those with a preference for sweets are at a higher risk of developing depression, diabetes, and suffering a stroke, according to new research from the Journal of Translational Medicine?

The sweet tooth group was 31% more likely to have depression, higher rates of diabetes, as well as vascular heart conditions. compared to the group without a sweet tooth.

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Memory and Cognition Assists

From eNewsletter 10/20/2025

DID YOU KNOW that a new study from journal Neurology linked higher levels of artificial sweetener use with a faster rate of decline in thinking and memory skills?

For the study, researchers followed 12,772 adults with an average age of 52 for about eight years. They discovered that people who consumed high daily amounts of artificial sweeteners had a 62% faster decline in thinking and memory skills compared to those who had low or no daily amount of artificial sweeteners.

Our new clients often don't even know they're consuming artificial sweeteners. Food manufacturers hide them by listing their scientific names instead of their retail names. For example, sucralose or acelfumame-k potassium is listed instead of Splenda.

One of the myriad reasons you come to see practitioners like us is so we can point out these ingredients to you.

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Uh-Oh Apple Cider Vinegar

From eNewsletter 10/15/2025

DID YOU KNOW that a study about apple cider vinegar (ACV) that went viral last year was just retracted?

BMJ Group has pulled a widely reported apple cider vinegar weight-loss study after experts uncovered major flaws in its data and analysis. Attempts to replicate the results failed, and irregularities raised questions about the trial’s reliability. The authors admitted mistakes and agreed to the retraction, while editors stressed the importance of transparency and warned against citing the discredited findings.

As we have steadfastly said for years, ACV is not a panacea and should only be used, if tolerated, as a condiment for dressings and the like.

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