Are You Eating Enough Plant Compounds?

The first-ever guidelines for daily plant compound intake are here.

Headlines for a healthier you Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director The First-Ever Guidelines for Daily Plant Compound Intake Are Here There are plenty of nutritional guidelines for well-known nutrients like salt, sugar, and fat, but organizations like the USDA and American Heart Association haven't offered up any guidance on plant compounds: nutrients that have health benefits, but are not necessary to keep our bodies functioning.   That just changed. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics released new clinical guidelines for the recommended daily amount of plant compounds called flavan-3-ols: compounds found in things like tea, apples, berries, cocoa, and red wine that can help support heart health and keep blood sugar levels in check. Know More The guidelines recommend people consume 400-600 milligrams of flavan-3-ols per day. This marks the first-ever recommendation for any plant compound in the United States. Feel Better You don't need to go too far out of your way to consume this compound; just stick to food and beverages. Experts say flavan-3-ol supplements are too risky, since taking too much is linked to gastrointestinal irritation and/or liver injury. READ MORE What Else Should You Know Putting Potatoes in Your Socks Won't Clear Toxins From Your Body Sorry TikTok, this trend did not get the stamp of approval from our experts. While some TikTok users claim sleeping with potato slices in their socks helps to quickly alleviate cold and fever symptoms, healthcare professionals say this is nothing more than the placebo effect. READ NOW New Blood Test May Save Lives by Identifying Sepsis in Minutes A new test may be able to help emergency rooms identify patients with sepsis before the life-threatening condition becomes too hard to treat. The first-of-its kind blood test, called IntelliSep, received clearance from the FDA this month. It will be available for use in the ER in the coming weeks. READ NOW In Other News A Farmer Secretly Paid for His Neighbors' Prescriptions for Years. The New York Times Could Getting COVID Raise Cholesterol? NBC News More From Verywell How Much Could COVID Vaccines Cost This Year? READ MORE Can Wine Protect You From Having a Stroke? READ MORE What's the Deal With Onion Water? READ MORE Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service