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Recent guidelines emphasize four primary medication classes for hypertension management, steering away from older options that may carry higher risks of side effects.

Magnesium glycinate supplementation may offer benefits for various health conditions, including anxiety, bone health, blood sugar management, and premenstrual syndrome symptoms.

Current research on kombucha suggests potential benefits for gut health and blood sugar management, though human studies are limited. Physicians should be aware of its mild alcohol content and potential contraindications when discussing this beverage with patients.

A randomized controlled trial involving 108 adults with metabolic syndrome found that implementing an 8- to 10-hour time-restricted eating window, in addition to standard-of-care treatments, resulted in a 0.10% reduction in HbA1c levels compared to standard care alone.

A recent clinical trial suggests that daily consumption of Brazil nuts may reduce inflammatory markers and improve intestinal permeability in women with overweight or obesity.

Moderate caffeine intake (200-300 mg per day) was associated with a 40.7% lower risk of new-onset cardiometabolic multimorbidity compared to non-consumers or those consuming less than 100 mg daily.