Glad you asked. Now we know that eating fat doesn’t necessarily mean being fat: It’s far more nuanced. As a doctor, I’m fascinated by longevity and how dietary fat affects our bodies. One thing that makes coconut oil unique is that it contains medium-chain triglyceride oil or MCT oil, and MCTs are like super fuel for your cells. Your cells burn these MCTs for energy while storing very little of them as fat, boosting metabolism and supporting your immune system in the bargain....

But what is fish oil, exactly—and who should consider it? Here’s what you need to know. “To compensate for this well-known difference in bioavailability, you have to consume ethyl ester (aka EE) forms of fish oil with some fat, like a meal. You don’t have to do that with triglyceride fish oil, the native form of the fat,” explains nutrition scientist and dietitian Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN. “Fish oil is rich in the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA),” says Lisa R....

For some vitamins, that means taking the supplement with food or a fat; for others, it just means taking it at a certain time of day. So, let’s break down how one overlooked vitamin is absorbed by the body and what you can do to make sure your body makes the most of this immune-supporting, collagen-promoting antioxidant.* “Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that also serves as an antioxidant. It supports several important functions within the body—including proper immune system function, tissue healing, collagen formation, maintenance of bones and cartilage, and optimal absorption of iron....

“There are plenty of benefits to any form of cycling, whether that’s taking part in a spin class, going for a bike ride, or using a stationary bike,” says London-based performance coach and celebrity trainer Artur Zolkiewicz. “Cycling is classified as an aerobic1 activity, and when performed consistently, can contribute to many positive health changes [such as] losing weight, increasing stamina, improving your fitness and strength, and over the long term, impacting heart health, lung capacity, bone density, and overall muscle strength....

In fact, the average daily intake of fiber is so low, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines considers it a public health concern. But why is fiber so important, and how can you make sure you’re getting enough? It has also been proven to reduce the body’s blood sugar response to certain foods, increase mineral absorption, and improve feelings of satiety. Plus, it helps your digestion run smoothly....

For many women, coming off of the pill signals the beginning of unpleasant symptoms referred to as post-birth-control syndrome (PBCS), which can include moodiness, fatigue, and headaches, along with saying goodbye to regular periods1. An abnormal loss of menstruation is what medicine refers to as amenorrhea, and there are a few reasons this can happen. If you have just come off of birth control and are wondering where the heck your period is, let’s break down the different types of amenorrhea and some tips for getting your period back stat....

Here, we rounded up the five best teas for acne. Sip your way to supple, bright skin. And as Joyce Park, M.D., board-certified dermatologist and global dermatology ambassador at bareMinerals, previously explained to us about the chamomile acne connection: “When used in topical skin care products, chamomile can help calm and soothe the skin,” she tells mbg. Green tea’s anti-inflammatory benefits are confirmed by many studies, mainly studying the protective effects of polyphenols1, or the category of antioxidants found in skin....