The Medical Advisor

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1   one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. One identified risk factor is high triglyceride levels, which are a type of necessary fat. However, in excess, it can increase your risk for heart disease. 2 Research published in January 2022 3  analyzed data from two randomized clinical trials and found that omega-3 fatty acids derived from krill oil could reduce triglyceride levels effectively and are safe and well-tolerated by the participants. Having elevated triglycerides is just one factor that increases your risk for heart disease. 4  However, cholesterol levels in general have long been at the center of an ongoing disagreement as to whether they actually influence heart disease. Mounting evidence shows that high cholesterol levels such as LDLs do not influence cardiovascular disease...

According to the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , about 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep. Others may experience poor sleep or insomnia. But melatonin, a widely available supplement, may help with several sleep issues.  Research from 2014  reported that it shows promise in the treatment of insomnia among healthy adults. Some people also use it for jet lag, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD), and anxiety before or after surgery. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, mainly during the night, that helps regulate circadian rhythms [ Source ]. Its levels decrease with aging. Most  melatonin supplementation  studies have evaluated its ability to control sleep and wake cycles, promote sleep, and reduce jet lag. Assisting sleep and rest is already an immune system-supporting benefit, but melatonin has more to offer. It is a powerful antioxidant that supports your immune health, brain, e...

Credit: Shutterstock Most people can’t keep up their weight loss program for very long. Could there be an easy way to get the same benefits but for the long haul? The answer is yes, according to a new two-year study of Calorie Restriction. Calorie restriction is a dietary regimen that reduces food intake without incurring malnutrition. A study published by Yale University demonstrated a simple, efficient and cost-effective method of weight loss was calorie restriction.( YaleNews , Science ) In addition to helping control an ever-expanding waistline, calorie restriction may also help promote overall health and wellness. Fasting These days, Fasting comes in lots of flavors. There’s the good old fashion eat nothing for a long time type. There’s “intermittent” Fasting which is intermittently eating nothing. Then there’s FMD (Fasting Mimicking Diet) where calories are dropped severely to around 500-800/day, but not to zero. Finally, there’s time-restricted eating, meaning you eat n...