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Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Functional foods and natural herbs have the potential to enhance immune function and maintain gut microbiota diversity. This review explores their role in mitigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on gut health and overall well-being.

8 Jun 2023

Seaweed farming may help solve global hunger and malnutrition

To help solve hunger and malnutrition while also slowing climate change, some farmers could shift from land to sea, suggests a recent study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

8 Jun 2023

Shifting towards precision medicine for type 2 diabetes dietary management

Researchers reviewed existing data on the genetic factors and the gene-diet interactions that could alter dietary management of type 2 diabetes.

8 Jun 2023

The prevalence of inadequate iron intake among children in high-income countries

Researchers discussed iron nutrition among preschoolers residing in high-income countries.

8 Jun 2023

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Plant biologist Alex Harkess, PhD, and his lab at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology are on a mission to change the future of food and fiber crops, one flowering plant species at a time.

7 Jun 2023

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

The impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy on postpartum human milk-derived extracellular vesicles.

6 Jun 2023

Cracking the code of cognitive health: Regular nut consumption tied to sharper minds

Consuming nutrient-dense nuts, rich in neuroprotective components, may have potential benefits for cognitive health.

6 Jun 2023

Researchers discover mechanisms behind aggressive cancer metastases

Breast cancer spreading to other organs usually heralds a poorer prognosis. Researchers at the University and University Hospital of Basel have discovered a process that helps breast cancer cells implant themselves in certain places in the body.

6 Jun 2023

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Researchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs.

6 Jun 2023

The association of youth, adulthood, and long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood with cognitive function in midlife

A study evaluated the association between long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood and cognitive function in midlife.

6 Jun 2023

Escherichia coli ST2797 as a novel emerging extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Escherichia coli

Researchers suggest that Escherichia coli ST2797 could potentially be a new type of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) Escherichia coli.

5 Jun 2023

Quantifying the impact of intermittent fasting on appetite

Researchers quantified the impact of intermittent fasting (IF) on appetite.

5 Jun 2023

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.

4 Jun 2023

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

A Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.

4 Jun 2023

Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?

Researchers determined the relationship between plant-origin diet indices and mental health disorders

2 Jun 2023

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Researchers evaluated the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Novel technology helps analyze tumor growth in another dimension

Tumors are composed of rapidly multiplying cancer cells. Understanding which biochemical processes fuel their relentless growth can provide hints at therapeutic targets.

2 Jun 2023

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Research explores the consumption of fruit peels by Chinese consumers, highlighting their nutritional value and pesticide residues. It provides insights into methods of pesticide detection and removal, as well as the physiological benefits of fruit peels, aiming to guide informed consumption and contribute to further research in this area.

1 Jun 2023

Study sheds light on metabolic enzymes and processes essential for DNA damage repair

In crisis, the nucleus calls antioxidant enzymes to the rescue. The nucleus being metabolically active is a profound paradigm shift with implications for cancer research.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

Nutrients News and Research

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Seaweed farming may help solve global hunger and malnutrition

Shifting towards precision medicine for type 2 diabetes dietary management

The prevalence of inadequate iron intake among children in high-income countries

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Prenatal COVID boosts protective power of breast milk

Cracking the code of cognitive health: Regular nut consumption tied to sharper minds

Researchers discover mechanisms behind aggressive cancer metastases

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

The association of youth, adulthood, and long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood with cognitive function in midlife

Escherichia coli ST2797 as a novel emerging extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Escherichia coli

Quantifying the impact of intermittent fasting on appetite

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Novel technology helps analyze tumor growth in another dimension

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Study sheds light on metabolic enzymes and processes essential for DNA damage repair

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

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