The human body needs iodine to make the thyroid hormone. This hormone is critically important during foetal development, infancy, and childhood, for the brain and nervous system to develop normally. … Read more
Iodine
Disruption of the circadian rhythm has been linked to premature death, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes type 2, psychiatric disorders, anxiety, depression, cancer progression, impaired feeling of wellness, tiredness, and loss of concentration
In April 2019 researchers from Turkey published their overview of the effect the circadian rhythm has on metabolic processes and energy balance. They stated that the circadian rhythm or circadian … Read more
Coffee increases alertness and accuracy, as well as decreasing reaction time, tiredness and headache ratings
In September 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and placebo on cognition and mood. A total of … Read more
Dietary interventions for shift workers should consider the role of mood as well as shift type
In February 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the relationship between shift work, sleep, mood, and diet. 52 nurses who worked shifts (46 female, … Read more