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Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Zinc is also found in many cold lozenges and some over-the-counter drugs sold as cold remedies.

Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

Whether adopting a healthy diet, such as the MedDiet, during pregnancy could meet the unique macro- and micronutrient requirements of pregnancy.

4 Sep 2023

Researchers unearth secrets of zinc transporter protein

A group of researchers has unearthed the secrets behind a tiny but crucial protein that shuttles zinc ions (Zn2+) within our bodies. The discovery offers a deeper understanding of how our cells maintain optimal health.

31 Aug 2023

Zinc-enriched soil could help prevent childhood stunting

A relatively small intervention could have a huge impact on a damaging condition that stalks children in the developing world.

30 Aug 2023

Can vitamins really fight cancer? New study uncovers surprising links between micronutrients and cancer risk

The study uses Mendelian randomization to examine the relationship between 14 micronutrients and 22 cancer outcomes, finding significant associations between higher magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and increased risks of breast and colorectal cancers, respectively.

27 Aug 2023

Is soil mineral content impacting human growth and nutrition?

Researchers examined the relationship between soil mineral content and health status among the pediatric and adult female populations of India.

24 Aug 2023

Vegetarianism: what are the health benefits?

Researchers described the health benefits of vegetarian diets.

21 Aug 2023

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Gut dysbiosis among critically ill individuals

16 Aug 2023

Epigenetic manipulation may improve breast cancer treatment responses

Researchers explore the possibility of increasing TROP2 ADC activity by enhancing the expression of TROP2 on cancer cells.

15 Aug 2023

Newly identified helicase might hold the key to a novel family of anti-COVID-19 drugs

Researchers used a multidisciplinary approach to investigate a nonstructural protein essential in SARS-CoV-2 replication.

10 Aug 2023

The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes

The impact of epigenetic features on breast cancer treatment and outcomes.

9 Aug 2023

Is a Western diet a risk factor for major depressive disorder?

Researchers investigated whether the Western diet (WD) was a risk element for major depressive disorder (MDD) patients.

8 Aug 2023

Do nutrient-enriched foods improve human health?

Researchers collated scientific evidence on advancements in research for nutrient-rich foods.

7 Aug 2023

How does the circulating proteome influence brain health?

Researchers investigate the association between the circulating proteome and brain health.

7 Aug 2023

Uncommon genetic allele variants may play a vital role in treatment-resistant depression, finds study

The association between treatment-resistant depression and uncommon functional genetic alleles.

3 Aug 2023

Study shows that COVID-19 patients presented different plasma trace elements levels depending on disease severity

Lower blood levels of certain trace elements are associated with critical COVID-19 outcomes.

31 Jul 2023

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Researchers discuss how certain minerals and vitamins impact the development and progression of CVDs in adults and children.

31 Jul 2023

Microbial cell factories produce eco-friendly food and cosmetic compounds

Despite decades of global population growth, global food crisis seems to be at hand yet again because the food productivity is cut severely due to prolonged presence of abnormal weather from intensifying climate change and global food supply chain is deteriorated due to international conflicts such as wars exacerbating food shortages and nutritional inequality around the globe.

28 Jul 2023