Apr 6, 2026Nutrition

Beetroot Juice for Female Athletes: Power, Cycles, and Limits

Does beetroot juice boost performance in female athletes? Female-only evidence finds a small power effect, null sprint and strength results, and a cycle question.

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Apr 5, 2026Nutrition

Creatine for Older Women: Why Training Duration May Matter

Does creatine work differently for older women? Meta-analyses suggest upper-body gains appear sooner, while lower-body strength may need 24 weeks.

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Mar 19, 2026Nutrition

Keto for Fatty Liver: Why Your PNPLA3 Gene May Matter

Can keto reduce fatty liver? Evidence points to weight loss and Mediterranean diets, while PNPLA3 genetics raise unanswered questions about ketogenic diets.

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Mar 17, 2026Nutrition

16:8 Time-Restricted Eating in Adults 65–74: What a Small RCT Found

A six-week trial found 16:8 time-restricted eating reduced visceral fat in older men, but not women. Here's what the evidence can and cannot say.

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Mar 15, 2026Nutrition

Berberine for Type 2 Diabetes: Does Sex or Stacking Matter?

Berberine lowers glucose in type 2 diabetes, but sex-specific effects and probiotic or cinnamon stacks remain far less certain.

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Mar 13, 2026Nutrition

Calorie Restriction: Men Lose More, Women Maintain More

A DiOGenes trial found men lost more during calorie restriction, while women better preserved key lipid gains during six months of maintenance.

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