Foods & Drinks
- Yacon How yacon root — a traditional Andean food rich in fructooligosaccharides — feeds beneficial gut bacteria, lowers blood sugar after meals, and supports insulin sensitivity 1
- Yerba Mate How this South American drink provides clean, sustained energy while supporting metabolic health and cardiovascular protection 1
- Yogurt How fermented dairy's live cultures and nutrient density support gut microbiome diversity, bone mineral density, and protection against metabolic disease 1
- Yuzu Why this fragrant Japanese citrus is more than a flavoring — peel-concentrated vitamin C and flavonoids, randomized-trial evidence for stress and mood effects from inhaled fragrance, and traditional uses backed by surprisingly rigorous science. 1