Medical Nutrition Therapy Blog
Cycle & PMS Supplements: Which Ones Actually Have Evidence?
Walk into any pharmacy and you'll find an entire aisle devoted to "women's hormone support." The problem? Most products combine a dozen ingredients...
Magnesium: What It Does, Who It’s For, and When It’s Not the Right Choice
Magnesium is one of the most commonly recommended supplements, and one of the most misunderstood. It's often marketed as a cure-all for stress,...
Iron: What It Does, Who It’s For, and When to Be Cautious
Iron is one of the most talked-about nutrients in health and wellness, and for good reason. It plays a critical role in energy production, oxygen...
Nutrients Most Women Don’t Get Enough Of
You eat reasonably well. You try to make balanced choices. You buy the vegetables with the best intentions. And yet, there's a good chance you're...
Your Hormones, Your Mood, and Your Plate: A Dietitian’s Guide to Feeling Better
Why Hormones Affect Mental Health If you've ever felt like your mood has a mind of its own - shifting before your period, after having a baby, or...
Why Your Body Feels Different in Perimenopause (Even When You’re Doing Everything “Right”)
If you've found yourself thinking: "I'm eating the same." "I'm exercising the same." "Why does my body suddenly feel so different?" You're in good...
Who Are Weight Gain Medications Not A Good Fit For?
Who Are Weight Loss Medications Not a Good Fit For? Clear, ethical guidance on when GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound may not be...
Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound: What’s the Difference (and Does It Matter)?
Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound: What’s the Difference (and Does It Matter)? If you have been trying to understand the difference between Ozempic, Wegovy,...
Are Weight Loss Medications Safe? What We Know (and What We Don’t Yet)
Are Weight Loss Medications Safe? What We Know (and What We Don’t Yet) A balanced look at GLP-1 safety, side effects, red flags, and the long-term...
Cardiovascular Outcomes of Weight Loss Medications – What the Evidence Shows for Heart Health
Cardiovascular Outcomes of Weight Loss Medications What the Evidence Shows for Heart Health February is Heart Health Month, making it a timely...
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