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— March 2024 Newsletter —

Healthful Nutrition: Supplements

Supplements for Healthy Aging

As we age, we lose muscle mass and bone density and may become deficient in specific nutrients. Learn which supplements you may need to stay healthy in midlife and beyond.



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Vitamin D: Benefits, Sources, Deficiency


Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine” vitamin, is the second most popular supplement taken in the US. Learn everything you need to know about this essential vitamin, including benefits, sources, and what to do if you have too little (or too much).



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Considerations When Choosing Supplements


Don't get duped by supplement companies' clever advertising. This step-by-step guide will help you navigate the endless claims and promises, and discern which supplements are right for you.


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Supplements for Elite Athletic Recovery


Stanford researchers examine supplements such as turmeric, ashwagandha, and L-theanine to assess their effectiveness in athletic recovery, including reducing inflammation and muscle soreness.


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Creatine: Everything You Need to Know


Bodybuilders have used creatine as a supplement for decades. However, recent studies have shown that creatine may also help older adults maintain and build muscle mass.


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Marily Oppezzo, PhD:

The Heart & Soul of Our Head of Nutrition


In this month's profile, nutrition pillar lead Dr. Marily Oppezzo shares the circuitous career path that brought her to Stanford, including research on making exercise and nutrition more accessible for busy people. She also shares more personal aspects, such as her love for animals and family and a life-threatening medical procedure that changed her life.


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Practice of the Month:

Consume More Nutrient-Rich Whole Foods

Learn how to get key nutrients from your food, not just your supplements.


These swaps are recommended by Rachele Podjenic, PhD, Stanford Lecturer, Nutrition Expert, and Supplement Researcher

Announcements

Upcoming Events


  • Join us at "Health Matters" — Stanford Medicine’s free community event explores the latest advances in medicine, health, and wellness. This event will take place on May 18, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the medical school campus | learn more


Team Members in the News


  • ‘All it takes is a quick walk’: how a few minutes’ exercise can unleash creativity – even if you hate it | The Guardian | Marily Oppezzo, PhD , MS, RDN | read more


  • Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build strength | NPR | Rachele Pojednic, PhD, Ed.M | read more


  • Pickleball Injuries on the Rise | CBS News | Michael Fredericson, MD | read more


  • A hunger to help people brought her to both surgery, cooking | SCOPE Stanford Medicine | Carlie Arbaugh, MD, Chef | read more


  • Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health | NPR | Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH | read more


  • Special Report: Lifestyle Psychiatry Emphasizes Behaviors Supporting Mental Health | Psychiatric News | Douglas Noordsy, MD & Vanika Chawla, MD | read more


  • Colorectal Cancer and Wellness with Dr. Cindy Kin | Scrubcast | Cindy Kin, MD | read more


  • Hot sauna, cold plunge. Here’s where to try contrast bathing | National Geographic | Michael Fredericson, MD | read more


  • Want a six-pack? Here's how to get abs | USA Today | Michael Fredericson, MD | read more


Team Member Publications


  • Promise of Lifestyle Medicine for Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, and Cerebrovascular Diseases | Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH | read more


  • CH4, H2S, and H2O: How Do They Relate to Microbiome-Driven IBS Pathogenesis? | Sean Spencer, MD, PhD | read more


  • Mediation analysis of the associations between neighbourhood walkability and greenness, accelerometer-measured physical activity, and health-related fitness in urban dwelling Canadians | Levi Frehlich, PhD(c) | read more
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