Irfan Qureshi

Superstar minerals often overshadow zinc, but here’s why you shouldn’t underestimate this crucial nutrient.

Can natural supplements be as effective as drugs-or at least complementary?

The latest crop of omega-3 research nets positive data for depression, eye health, children’s health, and more.

New research backs phosphatidylserine’s role in memory, stress, and mood.

Powerful new evidence for antioxidants in heart and brain health.

Recent research investigates the role of minerals in metabolic health, fertility, and heart health.

From turmeric to resveratrol, which ingredients are showing promise for cognition?

Echinacea leads the pack with strong clinical and consumer support. Here's the latest.

Joint discomfort will impact a good portion of the aging population in the coming years, but research shows three natural ingredients may help.

Calcium’s bone-health effects depend heavily on the actions of several other vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K2, and zinc.

Researchers investigating omega-3s are uncovering new arenas for their broad spectrum of health effects, including some not previously explored.

Fenugreek and chitosan take on blood sugar in new research.

AREDS2 highlighted the importance of lutein and zeaxanthin for AMD, but recent studies also show benefits for younger populations.

While global health bodies emphasize the importance of folic acid, could proposed policy changes in the United States take us a step backwards?

A rundown on the latest research

Curbing misconceptions, plus new evidence for fertility, heart health.

Vitamin D is not a magic bullet; it is, however, an essential nutrient for many bodily functions-including the brain’s.

Exploring omega-3 benefits beyond heart health

How do beta-glucans, arabinogalactan, and baker’s yeast really impact the immune system?

To supplement or not to supplement? Where the science now stands on calcium and cardiovascular risk.

A guide to understanding blood sugar and the botanical ingredients that may control it

A close look at flavonoids shows their multiple actions against dementia.

Why vitamin K2 could be the missing link for bone health strategies.

Three botanical ingredients with promising results in cholesterol studies.

Polyphenolic compounds like those found in dark chocolate and coffee offer protection.

Sex health supplements may promise hyped-up benefits. What benefits can consumers realistically expect?

Probiotic research on metabolic syndrome, digestive health, and immune health.

Probiotics are a controversial point in FDA's NDI Draft Guidance

Studies suggest a clinical benefit of optimal magnesium status in the prevention of conditions including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.

The future of eye health looks bright thanks to growing support around several nutrients.