The Friday Brief for functional nutrition practitioners
You don’t need a research assistant to stay current.
Every week, FxNutrition Intelligence reviews 1,500 research articles, 20+ practitioner podcasts, 30+ event calendars and 50+ company news sources. A credentialed editor signs off on the 8–12 items worth your time.
“The curation quality is what sets FxNutrition Intelligence apart.”Dr. Kate Kresge, Fullscript
Every Friday
About five minutes to read.
The October 2, 2026 issue
How it works
We do the tracking. You get what matters.
Journals, practitioner podcasts, education calendars and company newsrooms, swept every week.
Checked for recency, study quality, human relevance and practical use. Weak, animal-only or vendor-driven items are left out.
One scannable Friday Brief. Every link opens free, on any device, no app needed.
What’s inside
Five sections, every Friday.
The same structure each week, so you always know where to look.
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Excerpts from the October 2, 2026 issue.
- Up to 3 studies
Evidence
Recent research from the last month, summarized with what it means for practice.
- Up to 5 episodes
Podcasts
The practitioner episodes worth your listening time, picked from 20+ shows.
- Next 30 days
Events
Upcoming webinars, trainings and conferences, with CEUs noted when offered.
- 50+ sources
Company News
Lab, supplement and platform updates that affect how you practice.
- Each week
Tech Tips & Practice Wins
Practical tech guidance and real, de-identified wins from practitioners in the field.
How we verify
AI-assisted. Human-judged.
This is not an AI writing a newsletter. Software helps gather the facts, the writing stays locked to verified sources, and a credentialed editor of record makes the final call.
Anne Stephenson, MS, CNS
Editor
“AI does the searching. A board-certified nutrition specialist does the judging.”
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Gathered from primary sources
Original studies, creators’ own show pages or YouTube, and organizer sign-up pages. Every link is free to open on any device, with no paywalls, logins or apps required.
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Written only from verified material
Summaries are drawn from the source itself, not from press releases or other people’s write-ups.
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Signed off by a credentialed editor
A board-certified nutrition specialist (CNS) reviews every issue before it goes out.
Want the details? Our Editorial Standards page explains exactly what makes the cut and why.
In their words
Trusted by practitioners and educators.
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“I really look forward to FxNutrition Intelligence every week. Anne consistently uncovers studies I never would have found on my own, saving me hours of searching while keeping me up to date with the research that matters most.”
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