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Welcome to your bi-weekly digest from JC Health Foods: where science meets the natural health aisle.
This week, we look at new research on sugar and hunger signals, the digestive case for herbal bitters, what capsaicin studies suggest about longevity, and why protein matters at every age.
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This Week in Natural Health
Why Fructose Fails to Switch Off Your Hunger Signal
A study published via ScienceDaily found that fructose and glucose produce fundamentally different responses in the brain's hunger-regulating circuitry. The practical implication is that two foods with identical calorie counts and sugar grams can produce very different appetite responses.
Read the full study | ScienceDaily
Why Your Gut Craves Bitterness
Bitter herbs may support digestion by triggering the “bitter reflex” before food arrives. Common digestive bitters include Dandelion Root for gentle bile support and Gentian Root for stronger stimulation, often paired with Slippery Elm for sensitive stomachs.
The Science of the Bitter Reflex | Natural Hope Herbals
Hot Peppers and Longevity
Regular spicy food intake has been linked in four studies reviewed by NutritionFacts.org to a lower risk of premature death, even after accounting for body mass index. One possible reason is capsaicin, the compound in hot peppers, which may make food taste saltier and help people reduce sodium intake.
Watch the video —> | NutritionFacts.org
FROM OUR SHELVES
Are You Getting Enough Protein to Age Well?
A new review summarized by ScienceDaily suggests current protein guidelines may be enough to prevent deficiency, but not necessarily enough to support strength, recovery, and independence as adults age. Higher protein intake, especially when paired with resistance exercise, was linked to better muscle retention and cognitive health over time.
Read the full story | ScienceDaily
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Thanks for reading this week's newsletter. As always, we are here to help you make informed choices about your health. No fads, no hype, just real science and trusted guidance. That has been our philosophy for over 20 years, and it is not changing anytime soon.
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