Just 4 weeks of eating a processed-foods diet drastically impairs cognition and increases inflammation in rats — and the omega-3 fat DHA ameliorates almost all of the negative effects of this unhealthy diet.

In this quick yet comprehensive guide, find out more about berberine’s benefits and uses as a supplement, from managing blood sugar to maintaining a healthy weight to modulating aging.    

Fasting-mimicking diets boost health and longevity in mice, reversing the effects of an unhealthy diet. Plus, researchers find that caloric restriction does not provide the same benefits as prolonged fasting. 

A supplement containing a specific ketone called beta-hydroxybutyrate protects and supports brain health in overweight or obese adults, who are at increased risk of poor cognitive function with age.