Is Allulose the Next Sweet Thing?

Allulose, a naturally-occurring sugar found in small quantities in jackfruit, figs, and raisins, that was recently introduced into the world of food production. Manufacturers say this monosaccharide is absorbed via the small intestine but not metabolized by the body, rendering it essentially calorie-free. But novel no-cal sweeteners have a spotty track record in terms of overall health effects. Is allulose a godsend for the calorie-conscious or just another metabolic trickster?

Vegan Diet Reduces Neuropathic Pain In People with Diabetes

A vegan diet can markedly reduce neuropathic pain in people with diabetic neuropathy, while conferring a number of other benefits including significant weight loss and improved lipid profiles. 

Probiotics Quell Fire of Childhood Chronic Disease

One in every two American children has a diagnosed chronic illness and the numbers keep rising. As a result, many parents are searching for ways to prevent and heal these conditions. The answer lies in the microbiome, which affects and alters functions from the immune system to the nervous system, and deeply affects gene expression, inflammation and the likelihood of chronic disease.

Testing Takes Guesswork Out Of Omega-3 Supplementation

For many practitioners, omega-3 fatty acids are a standard part of patient care, especially when working with people at high risk of heart disease or inflammatory conditions like arthritis or chronic pain.

Ancient Tree Earns New Reputation as Modern Superfood

For centuries, indigenous African peoples have recognized the vast medicinal and cultural value of the ancient Baobab tree. Widely utilized as a both traditional food crop and a source of medicine, shelter, and clothing, little was known of the prehistoric plant outside its native continent — until recently.

Got Fractures? Milk Raises Risk

From a young age, Americans are taught that milk is an essential component of a healthy, well-rounded diet. But new research on the long-term health effects of drinking dairy questions some age-old assumptions about milk’s protective benefits.

10 Cokes a Day Equals 20+ Pounds in a Month

In a quest reminiscent of Morgan Spurlock’s 2004 film Super Size Me, a Los Angeles resident set out to raise awareness about sugar consumption by drinking 10 cans of Coca Cola daily for 30 days. The result is not pretty.

Are Oats Really Gluten-Free?

As gluten awareness has grown in recent years, so has the controversy over one common grain: oats.

Naturally Gluten-Free, Sorghum Packs a Powerful Nutritional Punch

Every day, an estimated 100 million people consume sorghum worldwide. Most of them are not in the United States.

But that could change very soon, as Americans begin to discover sorghum’s tremendous potential to support both human and environmental health.

Making Sense of Natural Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

The following article is an excerpt from, Supplementing Dietary Nutrients—A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, a new book by Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD.