Multifaceted Magnesium

From eNewsletter 5/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW that monk fruit, which has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, is more than just a natural zero-calorie sweetener?

A study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture analyzed its chemical makeup and found a rich mix of plant compounds - including terpenoids, flavonoids, and certain amino acids known for their antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from damage.

Another study from Nutrients labeled monk fruit as a “functional food” for metabolic health, noting that it doesn’t trigger the same spikes in blood sugar as regular sugar and may keep post-meal glucose and insulin levels more stable.

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GLP-1 Didn't Work But This Did

From eNewsletter 5/20/2026

DID YOU KNOW that there were three recent studies regarding cognition and memory that may surprise and/or delight you?

Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood during middle age may be tied to lower amounts of tau protein in the brain years later, according to a study in Neurology. Tau is a key biomarker associated with dementia.

A study from JAMA Network Open found that higher meat consumption was associated with better cognitive trajectories and lower dementia risk among individuals with APOE34/44 genotypes. The expected cognitive disadvantage among individuals with APOE34/44 genotypes was not observed at high meat consumption.

According to the authors of a study from The Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, one egg per day may be necessary to maintain healthy cognition function in the elderly, which may be an effective food therapy to alleviate cognitive decline.

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Have a Sweet Tooth?

From eNewsletter 5/18/2026

DID YOU KNOW that a study from Alzheimer's & Dementia found that higher vitamin B12 status in mid-to-late life was associated with slower declines in memory, executive function, and language compared to lower status in patients without baseline dementia? Additionally, the associations for executive function and language persisted regardless of folate status.

In patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and low serum vitamin B-12 levels, 16 weeks of daily supplementation with at least 1000 mcg of vitamin B-12 improved neuropathic symptoms, according to a study from The Journal of Nutrition.

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