Protein Type and Depression

From eNewsletter June 1, 2026

DID YOU KNOW that two new studies laud the benefits of probiotics for things you may not have considered?

A study from Nutrition Reviews found that during the treatment process, probiotic supplementation positively affect reductions in probing pocket depth and bleeding on probing in people with periodontitis (inflammatory gum disease).

Probiotics significantly improve symptoms in children with functional abdominal pain disorders. Specific strains - Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Bifidobacterium mixtures, and B. longum demonstrated the most consistent efficacy, as reported in Frontiers in Nutrition.

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Being Mentally Well

From eNewsletter 5/27/2026

DID YOU KNOW that probiotic supplementation decreased C-reactive protein levels by 21.3% compared with placebo in patients with depression?

An even larger effect was seen in those with metabolic syndrome or those using antidepressants, according to the study from Current Neuropharmacology.

The study was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which participants consumed a two-strain probiotic capsule containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains daily or a matching placebo.

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Multifaceted Magnesium

From eNewsletter 5/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW that monk fruit, which has a long history in traditional Chinese medicine, is more than just a natural zero-calorie sweetener?

A study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture analyzed its chemical makeup and found a rich mix of plant compounds - including terpenoids, flavonoids, and certain amino acids known for their antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from damage.

Another study from Nutrients labeled monk fruit as a “functional food” for metabolic health, noting that it doesn’t trigger the same spikes in blood sugar as regular sugar and may keep post-meal glucose and insulin levels more stable.

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