From eNewsletter 7/15/2026
DID YOU KNOW that prunes are one of the most effective fruits for preventing and reversing bone loss?
A study from Frontiers in Nutrition reviewed existing data and found skeletal benefits associated with consumption of 50-100 grams of prunes, particularly at the lumbar spine based upon trabecular scores.
This is important because trabecular score gauges bone quality, which is more important than quantity.
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From eNewsletter 7/13/2026
DID YOU KNOW that the FDA added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, making it the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph since 1999?
Bemotrizinol protects against both ultraviolet A and B rays and has low absorption through the skin into the body, according to the FDA announcement. The agency considers bemotrizinol generally recognized as safe and effective for sunscreen use by adults and children 6 months and older. Bemotrizinol has been used in Europe and other regions for years.
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From eNewsletter 7/8
DID YOU KNOW that mitochondria, often called the cell's powerhouses, play a central role in aging? Along with coenzyme Q10, researchers have now identified phosphatidylcholine as an important contributor.
Findings from Nature Communications show that lower levels of phosphatidylcholine reduce the flexibility of mitochondria, accelerating age-related deterioration.
The researchers also found that supplying phosphatidylcholine through diet helped restore mitochondrial function in aging organisms. Phosphatidylcholine supplementation remained effective even when introduced during middle or advanced age.
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