Dana Mehta

13 Articles

• Omega-3s and Fish Oil: Separating the Signal From the Noise

  Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements in the world and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what the evidence actually shows.

• Fermented Foods and the Microbiome: What Changes in Week One

  Adding fermented foods doesn't instantly fix your gut, but it does shift your microbiome measurably. Here's what science shows.

• Anti-Inflammatory Eating: What It Actually Means and How to Do It

  Inflammation is real, chronic inflammation is a genuine health concern, and diet does influence it. Here's what the evidence says about which foods matter and why.

• Zone 2 Cardio: Why Slow, Sustainable Effort Builds Aerobic Capacity

  Most people either go hard or don't go at all. Zone 2 training — the forgotten middle — drives aerobic adaptation more efficiently than high-intensity work alone.

• Farmed vs. Wild Salmon: What Actually Matters

  Farmed salmon is cheaper but different. Here's how to choose based on what you actually value.

• The wake maintenance zone explained

  There's a window 3–4 hours before your normal sleep time when falling asleep becomes nearly impossible. Here's why.

• Time-Restricted Eating: What the Research Actually Shows

  Intermittent fasting isn't magic. Here's what 10 years of research tells us about eating windows and metabolic health.

• Vitamin D: What You Actually Need to Know

  Vitamin D deficiency is genuinely common, and supplementation is among the most evidence-supported interventions in nutrition. Here's how to think about it.

• Fiber and Your Gut: The Foundation of Digestive Health

  Dietary fiber is one of the most consistently beneficial dietary components in nutritional research, yet most people get less than half the recommended amount. Here's what it actually does.

• What the Research Actually Shows About the Mediterranean Diet

  The Mediterranean diet has more evidence behind it than almost any other eating pattern. Here's what that evidence actually says — and what it doesn't.

• Breathwork mechanism: physiological sighs and nervous system effects

  Breathing patterns directly influence your nervous system. Here's how specific techniques work and what the science actually shows.

• Naps: 20-minute power nap vs 90-minute cycle

  The timing of your nap determines whether you wake refreshed or groggy. Here's the science.

• Why Magnesium Is the Mineral Most People Are Missing

  Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, yet surveys consistently show most adults don't get enough. Here's why that matters and what to do about it.