Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a critical role in appetite regulation, immune function, and brain health. For individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, zinc deficiency is both common and consequential, yet it often goes unrecognized in standard treatment protocols. Research spanning more than four decades has established a clear connection between zinc status […]

Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting approximately 2-5% of the population. Despite its prevalence, many people misunderstand this serious mental health condition as simply a lack of willpower or self-control. The reality is far more complex. Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of […]

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect how you relate to food, your body, and yourself. They are not lifestyle choices, phases, or vanity issues. They are complex medical conditions that can have life-threatening consequences if left untreated. If you are reading this, you might be concerned about yourself or someone you love. […]

Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental illness, not a lifestyle choice or a phase someone can simply snap out of. It’s an eating disorder characterized by severe food restriction, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image that persists even when someone is dangerously underweight. If you’re reading this, you might be […]

Nutrition and athletic performance often go hand in hand. While it’s typical to see athletes watching and managing what they eat, consuming fewer calories than their body requires to perform at their activity level can lead to a very serious condition know as  Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S), or what had previously been know […]