Nutritionist-Tips

Micromorts: Putting Risk Into Perspective

Mostafizur Rahman August 13, 2026

A micromort, a unit for comparing and communicating risk to patients, is equivalent to a one-in-a-million chance of dying. Hundreds of millions of o…

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What Foods Help Hair Growth?

Mostafizur Rahman August 11, 2026

Hot peppers, soy foods, and pumpkin seeds may help with hair loss. Androgenic or androgenetic alopecia is one of the most common chronic problems s…

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The Benefits and Risks of Hair Loss Drugs

Mostafizur Rahman August 06, 2026

What are the pros and cons of Propecia and Rogaine for hair loss? “Any consumer looking on the Internet for a treatment for hair loss is exposed to…

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Do Hair Growth Supplements Work?

Mostafizur Rahman August 04, 2026

Might biotin or zinc supplements prevent hair loss in men and women? By the time we’re 50, about half of us, men and women, will experience hair lo…

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The Protein Debate: Why Source Matters More Than Amount

Mostafizur Rahman July 30, 2026

I discuss a public health case for modernizing the definition of protein quality. In 2019, Dr. David Katz and colleagues, including one of my favori…

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Are Potassium Chloride Salt Substitutes Safe and Effective?

Mostafizur Rahman July 28, 2026

Healthy kidneys are required for potassium excretion. If you aren’t sure if you’re at risk, ask your doctor about getting your kidney function tested…

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Are Potassium Chloride Salt Substitutes Worth Trying?

Mostafizur Rahman July 23, 2026

Is potassium chloride a win-win by decreasing sodium intake and increasing potassium intake? Of all the terrible things about our diets, high dietar…

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The Mineral Intake Recommendations Only 1 in 6,000 U.S. Adults Meet

Mostafizur Rahman July 21, 2026

A staggering 99.99% of Americans fail to get the minimum recommended potassium intake (despite it being perhaps only half of our natural intake) and …