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In an attempt to arrive at a more definitive conclusion, the FDA commissioned the independent scientific body Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) to evaluate the safety of MSG in the 1990s. Published in The Journal of Nutrition in 1995, the final FASEB report determined that “there is no evidence linking current MSG food use to any serious, long-term medical problems in the general population,” as a later Journal of Nutrition article put it.Reflecting this, MSG is labeled “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) by the FDA. Yes, “you can experience side effects like headache if you consume too…
As the researchers explain, the release of these proteins can be influenced by a number of lifestyle factors, including things like shift work. But especially, and perhaps most importantly, what time you eat. And when that rhythm gets disrupted? It spells bad news various health metrics, including obesity—which is, of course, linked with a number of other health issues.
Benefits and Risks of the CICO DietAny diet that involves reducing the number of calories you consume will lead to weight loss in most people.[2] But it’s not always so simple. Everyone’s bodies are different. Even if everyone ate the exact same meals and worked out in the same way, our bodies would still vary. That’s because several other factors outside of calorie intake play roles in weight. These include your metabolism, the types of food you consume, your overall gut health, your hormone levels, and even underlying health conditions you may have.[3]However, practitioners of the current CICO diet focus…
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) issued a statement regarding a Feb. 2 article published in The Washington Post titled “Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA said the author referenced an investigation targeting herbal supplements that was built on a retracted study and repeatedly asserts the dietary supplement industry is “not well regulated.” In response, AHPA Chief Science Officer Holly E. Johnson, PhD issued a letter to the editor detailing the retraction of the study that served as the foundation for the cited investigation and has requested the publication acknowledge the missing context. The study in question was originally published…
It’s a familiar ritual for any employee: the performance review. Your manager calls you into their office to discuss your triumphs, failures, and opportunities for growth. In the aftermath of this meeting, you’ll (hopefully) have a better sense of what you need to do to be successful in your role. It happens once or twice a year—on a regular, scheduled cadence.While this type of interaction may appear to only exist in the world of business, it may also be the secret to unlocking stronger friendships.Giving your honest opinion (or receiving that of someone else’s) is to be expected in your…
Whether you’re a Samsung fan, an Android user, or just a tech enthusiast in general, you may want to clear your calendar: Samsung Unpacked 2026 is nearly here. Like Google I/O or Apple’s fall event, Unpacked is Samsung’s keynote, where the company shows off what it’s been working on since, well, the last Unpacked. Like previous keynotes, this year’s should be full of big Samsung news, all of which you can watch live as it happens.When is Galaxy Unpacked 2026?Samsung’s big presentation will kick off in San Francisco on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Like many tech events, Galaxy Unpacked starts at…
Most people are well aware that fiber is a nutrient we want to eat enough of. Fewer know that there are two distinct types: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Both play different—but equally valuable—roles in your body. Does fiber make you poop? You bet. But as hyped as fiber’s poop-promoting powers may be—and make no mistake, that function is indeed essential—there’s actually a lot more to appreciate about the stuff, both in its soluble and insoluble forms.In an effort to give fiber its full due, we broke it all down with the help of a few nutrition experts. Here’s everything…
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