The Latest from Gretchen Lidicker

What is MCT oil, and is it good for you?
MCT oil is a popular supplement among low-carb adherents, but is it helpful for metabolic health? Here’s what it does.

How to make your preferred diet more metabolically healthy
There’s no one perfect diet for optimal metabolic health, but there are some fundamental principles you can follow, whatever your nutritional approach.

Do you get enough zinc? Here’s how it benefits metabolic health
Zinc does more than help you fight colds—it also plays a vital role in metabolic function. Here’s what you need to know.

Why metabolic health matters for cold and flu season
Metabolic dysfunction can make you more susceptible to catching seasonal illness and having worse outcomes—here’s how to protect yourself this year.

Do you get enough magnesium? Why it matters for metabolic health
Magnesium plays a critical role in insulin sensitivity, energy production, muscle function, and more—and many of us aren’t getting enough