Health Hotline Magazine | October 2024
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CONTENTS 15 JOIN US TO CELEBRATE AUTUMNFEST! NUTRITION BYTES 11 NO MATTER YOUR HEALTH GOAL, MUSHROOM SUPPLEMENTS CAN HELP! 21 FALL BACK INTO SAVINGS 31 27 RECIPE: GLUTEN-FREE SPIDER-WEB BROWNIES 32 FOR THE LOVE OF ORGANICS: DRIED HERBS AND SPICES 42 WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS? RESERVE YOUR TURKEY TODAY! 24 SPOOKTAULAR! 26
LETTE F OM THE Iselys
Ode to October—
Once upon a time in October, the air smelled of apples and cinnamon and the garden's long goodbye to summer. And, although the world had seemingly gone mad, we sat on the porch and watched the sun fade into hazy, fall dusk. We drank herbal tea and had conversations, both frivolous and profound. The topics didn't really matter—the non-digital connectedness did. Once upon a time in October, we noticed texture and color. Everywhere. We studied the faded sheen of falling leaves, the hues from yellow to burnt orange and dusty red... the different shapes of their edges. We began to observe the tiny details of pears, that slight blush on the Bartlett, and the roughness on the D'anjou, signaling they were perfectly ready for a first bite. And we relaxed into the cozy comfort of a favorite sweater we hadn't seen since last fall—still just as reassuring beneath our fingertips. At night, we snuggled up beneath the weight of an ancient quilt. Once upon a time in October, we took life a little slower. We neglected our morning news feeds and read poetry in the afternoon. We tried our hand at the forgotten art of letter writing. We cooked slow meals with fresh ingredients, taking our time with each detail—the flavor-filled mysteries of mushrooms, the grassy goodness of olive oil, and the aromatics of rosemary. We laughed out loud. And sometimes we even went stargazing. Once upon a time, this October, our Natural Grocers family will do what we do every season of the year. We'll bring you 100 percent organic produce, pasture based dairy, free-range eggs, and humanely raised and sustainably sourced meat and seafood. We'll stock household and body care products that are conscious of your health and the planet's. We'll empower our communities with science based nutrition education, from our vitamins and supplements aisles to our outreach events to this Health Hotline magazine. And while we may not be accomplishing these things at the languid pace of our "once upon a time in October" imaginings, we will be doing them for the sake of family—ours and yours.
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We hope October brings you your favorite version of "once upon a time,” or at least plentiful moments to enjoy the autumn beauty, delicious, nutritious food, and time with the folks you call family. Happy Fall, neighbors!
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NUTRITION
By Geoff Brokx and Aryn Doll
Bacopa Enhances Cognition in Adults Age-related cognitive decline is a major concern for many people and has sparked interest in the field of nootropics, which are compounds known to enhance cognitive function. Bacopa has been a leading contender in this research due to its reputation as a brain tonic in traditional medicine and its well-known cognitive benefits. These benefits were confirmed in a 2024 study published in the Journal of Psychiatry and Cognitive Behavior , which found that bacopa supplements improve memory and cognition through multiple mechanisms.
The study enrolled 80 healthy adults who were randomized into two groups and given either 300 mg of bacopa extract (standardized to contain 90 mg of bacosides) or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The participants underwent a series of tests throughout the study to assess their memory, cognitive function, sleep quality, and anxiety levels. Additionally, blood samples were taken to measure the stress hormone cortisol and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is being studied for its role in the development, maintenance, and function of neurons and is associated with improved cognitive function and a healthy mood. The researchers found that bacopa led to significant improvements in multiple tests related to cognitive function, memory, sleep, and anxiety. They also observed a significant reduction in cortisol levels and a significant increase in BDNF. The researchers attribute many of these benefits to the bioactive compounds found in bacopa, known as bacosides. This study is one of the most comprehensive on bacopa to date, demonstrating its wide-ranging support for various aspects of cognitive health, as well as its safety and tolerability.
A recent clinical trial found ginger supplementation may benefit those with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition that is increasingly prevalent among Americans. According to the National Institutes of Health, 25 percent of adults and 10 percent of children ages two to 19 in the United States are affected by NAFLD. NAFLD arises when the liver accumulates excess fat without significant alcohol consumption, particularly affecting overweight and obese individuals and those with insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes. This fat accumulation can lead to liver damage by increasing oxidative stress and inflammation, often indicated by elevated liver enzymes like alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). In the trial, 46 participants aged 20-70 diagnosed with NAFLD were randomly assigned to take either a placebo or three 500 mg ginger powder capsules daily for 12 weeks. Blood samples collected at the beginning and end of the study assessed changes in various NAFLD markers such as lipid profiles, antioxidant levels, insulin resistance indices, inflammation markers, and liver enzymes. While not all measures were affected, ginger supplementation resulted in significant and meaningful reductions in LDL and total cholesterol levels, fasting blood sugar, HOMA-IR (an insulin resistance indicator), C-reactive protein (an inflammation marker), and ALT levels, compared to the placebo. Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that daily ginger supplementation may be an effective complementary therapy alongside diet and lifestyle modification to support liver health in those with NAFLD. Ginger Supplements Improve Markers of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Discover six must-have mushrooms and reclaim your health CAN Help! MUSHROOM SUPPLEMENTS No Matter Your Health Goal,
By Lindsay Wilson, revised and updated by Liz Mueller
All over the world, mushrooms are beloved, treasured, and integrated into daily life for their incred ible health benefits. Now is a great time to reap the rewards that mushroom supplements hold, to make your health goals all the more achievable. Let’s dig into each well-researched mushroom as we forage for knowledge and harvest good health; these mushrooms are here to help in an exciting array of health-supporting ways. which mushroom supplements are right for yOu? With the sheer number of mushroom supplements available these days, it may feel overwhelming to know which ones are right for you and your specific health goals. This is one of the things that makes mushrooms such an exciting area of re search—while many of their health-promoting properties overlap, each one has unique ways of supporting health. Find the mushrooms best for you by trying different ones suited to your health goals and needs; sometimes that means one particular type, but it also may mean mixing and matching different varieties. Have fun exploring the health benefits mushrooms can bring to you! reishi restores health
Reishi, also known as the Queen of Mushrooms, contains hundreds of different bioactive com pounds that exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and immuno-stimulating activity. It has been used as a medicinal mushroom for more than 2,000 years, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is used to replenish and strengthen Qi, or “life force,” to calm the mind, and to treat respiratory conditions and insomnia. Even today, reishi is approved by China’s equivalent of the FDA to treat insomnia, chronic hepatitis, chronic bron chitis, and coronary heart disease. Western science has largely focused on its role in immunity and cancer, with promising results. In addition, scientists are zeroing in on its potential as an anti-aging and longevity super nutrient. MAITAKE
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Several studies have found that reishi—including the fruiting body and the mycelium—contain polysaccharides that can enhance immune function and activate the immune response. Research has shown that the polysaccharides in reishi are potent immuno modulators that exert “a significant and comprehensive impact on immune cells…” Reishi polysaccharides have also been shown to exhibit antiviral and antibacterial actions. In China, reishi is used as a standard treatment for insomnia, and animal research has demonstrated that the fruiting body of reishi significantly increases total sleep time and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, or deep sleep. In other research, a well-con trolled human trial found that an extract of reishi was an effective treatment for “neurasthenia,” a medical condition characterized by physical and mental exhaustion, accompanied by headache, irritability, and sleep disturbance (in other words, a typical stress response). Eight weeks of supplementing with a reishi extract at 1,800 mg three times daily resulted in a significant improvement in symptoms, including fatigue and an overall sense of wellbeing. Research has also found that reishi has a positive effect on liver health. A 2017 study showed that taking a reishi supplement daily for six months (225 mg/daily) significantly improved the body’s antioxidant status, lowered markers of oxidative stress, and had a liver-protective effect among healthy adults aged 40–45 who had mild liver dysfunction and fatty liver. Turkey tail CORDYCEPS
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lion’s mane maintains the brain This puffy white mushroom that resembles a lion’s mane has been used as both food and medicine in East Asian countries for centuries, but today it has become synonymous with brain and nerve health. Both the mycelium (a mushroom’s equiv alent of roots) and the fruiting body (the mushroom) have been found to have neuroprotective, nootropic (cognitive supporting), and mood-enhancing effects. And new research in young adults is helping solidify lion’s mane as “the brain’s best friend.” MAITAKE
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In a 2023 double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial studying the effects of lion’s mane supplementation on cognition, stress, and mood in participants ages 18–45, the subjects took three capsules of a placebo or 600 mg of lion’s mane per day for 28 days. The lion’s mane group saw a significant improvement in reaction time scores, processing speed, and focus compared to the placebo group. The self-reported stress scores in the mushroom group also significantly improved after 28 days compared to the placebo group.
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Additional research on lion’s mane has also emerged in women with perimenopausal symptoms, including mood and sleep disturbances. In one study, middle-aged women ate cookies containing 500 mg of powdered lion’s mane (fruiting body) or placebo cookies for four weeks and were instructed to eat four cookies daily (totaling 2,000 mg lion’s mane powder). At the end of just four weeks, the participants who ate the lion’s mane cookies reported a significant reduction in depres sion. Researchers conclude that lion’s mane may work to improve mood by supporting the autonomic nervous system and hormonal balance. One of lion mane’s most unique properties is its ability to increase nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived neuro trophic factor (BDNF). NGF and BDNF are specialized proteins that play important roles in neuronal growth and health, allow neurons to communicate, and support neuronal plasticity, which is essential for learning and memory. Lion’s mane has also been shown to stimulate the production of myelin, the protective covering around nerves that allows nerve signals to be sent and received quickly and efficiently. Damaged myelin underlies some neurodegenerative diseases like Alzhei mer’s and multiple sclerosis. Finally, lion’s mane has been found to promote nerve regeneration and functional recovery after severe nerve injury. Cordyceps enhances energy This parasitic fungus is found at very high altitudes (12,000+ feet) and grows from the bodies of caterpillars, which it mummifies as it grows. It has long been valued in Chinese and Tibetan medicine, with some traditional healers in the Hima layas recommending it for all illnesses, claiming that cordyceps improves energy, stamina, libido, and endurance and pro motes longevity. It has been used traditionally to treat asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, liver disease, and CORDYCEPS CHAGA lion’s mane MAITAKE Turkey tail CORDYCEPS cancer. Modern research has investigated some of these claims and as one scientific review of the biological and pharmacological properties of cordyceps states, “Scientific proof of the effects of the Cordyceps mushroom seems to be quite promising and coincide with the folk practices of … parts of India, China, Nepal, and Bhutan.” In modern times, cordyceps is used in China to restore health after illness and speed recov ery from exhaustion. One animal study found that an extract of the mycelium significantly increased the swimming time of mice by activating metabolic regulators, including AMPK, an enzyme known as a metabolic “master switch” that regulates how energy is produced and used in the body; activation of AMPK increases glucose uptake, fat burning, and mitochondrial biogenesis. The researchers concluded that cordyceps “can be used as a potent natural exercise mimetic” (i.e., imitator). Human research has shown that long-term supplementation with cordyceps (studies have used between one and four grams daily for at least three weeks) enhances blood flow and oxygen utilization and decreases time to exhaustion during high-intensity and aerobic exercise. turkey tail’s tantalizing microbiome + immune health benefits Turkey tail is most well-known for its ability to support the gut microbiome and the immune system. Specifically, it serves as a prebiotic food for our beneficial gut bugs, supporting a healthy gut microbiome (when we have a healthy gut microbi CHAGA
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ome, this translates to whole body health). It also supports an engaged and balanced immune response, meaning it invigorates immune cells while simultaneously making sure the immune system doesn’t overreact. And while all mushrooms support immunity, turkey tail is the master. What sets turkey tail apart from the rest are two unique beta-glucans: polysaccharide krestin (PSK) and polysaccharide peptide (PSP), which have both been shown to be ben eficial for supporting a healthy immune system in human clinical research, particularly in those with cancer. CHaga charms as an antioxidant & inflamMation tamer
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This fungal species has a long history of use in Russia and Siberia. It is unique in the mushroom world in that it manifests not as the fruiting body of the fungus, but as a mass of mycelium. It has been used as a folk remedy for inflammatory digestive disorders, such as ulcers and gastritis, and as an antiparasitic and antiseptic; in modern times, it is revered for its antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor properties. Chaga is one of the single richest sources of antioxidants found in nature, far surpassing other antioxidant-rich foods like raw cocoa powder, dark chocolate, blueberries, and spinach.
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Chaga extract has a history of use in Soviet Russia as a treatment for chronic gastritis and gas tric ulcers, and when used in conjunction with traditional therapy for gastric ulcers, was reported to reduce hospital stays and double the length of remission. In more recent research, scientists found that an alcohol extract of chaga reduced oxidative damage to white blood cells by 54.9 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, and an animal model of colitis found that a water extract of chaga significantly inhibited inflammation in colon tissues, reduced oxidative damage, and suppressed damage to the mucosal lining. Other research has shown that an alcohol extract of chaga has general anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects.
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maitake modulates blood sugar Maitake loosely translates from Japanese to “dancing mushroom” in English, which according to folklore, came from the happy dance people did when they found maitake in the wild. Maitake mushrooms are found in Japan, China, and throughout North America. It also contains a unique bioactive compound—SX-fraction—that scientists have discov ered has a profound effect on the cluster of symptoms known as metabolic syndrome, which includes excess weight, high blood sugar and insulin, and elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. An animal model of type-2 diabetes found that an extract from the fruiting body of maitake significantly decreased weight, fasting blood glucose, insulin, triglycerides, and cholesterol, while increasing the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione, powerful antioxidants produced in the body. Other research
investigating the effects of whole powdered maitake, as well as both alcohol and water extracts, has found similar results, with reductions in blood glucose and insulin levels, improvement in insulin sensitivity, and reduced blood pressure. Whatever your health goal—from maintaining a healthy, youthful brain to balancing blood sugar, modulating inflammation, and everything in between—there’s a mushroom supplement ready to help you tackle it. Discover your true health potential with these six must-have mushrooms and make room for a healthy, new you.
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