Supplements for Healthy Aging

by dom-wp-admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Joint Health, Healthful Nutrition, Mental Health, Supplements

By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Key Takeaways: Here are a few supplements that our health professionals recommend for healthy aging for individuals in midlife and beyond: Creatine – To maintain and build muscle mass and potentially improve cognitive performance....

Supplements for Elite Athletic Recovery

by dom-wp-admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Energy, Healthful Nutrition, Recovery, Supplements

By Caitlin Aguirre, Adrian Vallejo, Matthew Kaufman, MD This blog is part of our Supplements newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! Key Takeaways: It is recommended to consult with a medical professional before taking the...

Whole Foods vs. Greens Powders (and Other Supplements)

by dom-wp-admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Daily Habits, Healthful Nutrition, Supplements

By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS This blog is part of our Supplements newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! Stanford Lifestyle Medicine’s nutrition experts, dietitians, and supplement researchers recommend getting nutrition from your...

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine

by dom-wp-admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Healthful Nutrition, Supplements

By Carly Smith, BS, MPH(c) This blog is part of our Supplements newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! A recent analysis done by members of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine team on how different supplements impact sports...

Alcohol: Is There a Healthy Way to Drink?

by dom-wp-admin | Jan 23, 2024 | Women's Health, Gut Health, Mental Health, Healthful Nutrition, Metabolic Health

By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS “Salud!” If you’ve ever raised a glass to your health, you’re not alone. For decades, many have believed that minimal alcohol consumption is potentially beneficial for your health. However, not every researcher would...

Protein Needs for Adults 50+

by dom-wp-admin | Jan 23, 2024 | Energy, Healthful Nutrition, Recovery

By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS   Key Takeaways:  For adults aged 50+, we recommend consuming 1.2  – 1.6 grams of protein/kg of body weight per day (0.54 – 0.72 grams/pound body weight per day). For a 165-pound adult, this translates to roughly 90 – 120...