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How iron and DHA levels in U.S. infant formulas differ from EU standards

Researchers also compare the content of docosahexaenoic acid and iron in U.S. formulas to that recommended by international food regulatory authorities.

12 Apr 2023

What is the nutritional impact of switching to plant-based foods that mimic animal-source meat and dairy?

Researchers estimated the nutritional implications of replacing ‘easily swappable’ animal-origin dairy milk and meat.

12 Apr 2023

Vitamin and mineral supplements may help reduce aggressive behaviors in children and youth

A systematic review published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior describes the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in reducing excessive aggression in children and adolescents.

11 Apr 2023

Bioprinting combined with AI allows to obtain high-quality homogenized in vitro models

In the process of organoid manufacturing, bioprinting technology can not only facilitate the creation and maintenance of complex biological 3D shapes and structures, but also allow for standardization and quality control during production.

11 Apr 2023

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

Once thought of as having one simple job within cells, researchers continue to learn more about the importance of organelles called lysosomes.

11 Apr 2023

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

Researchers examine the effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor on gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels.

11 Apr 2023

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

Researchers evaluated the detrimental effects of excessive consumption of carbonated drinks on dental health.

11 Apr 2023

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

Researchers reviewed the evidence on the effects of dietary patterns, nutritional supplements, and foods on cognitive decline.

11 Apr 2023

Do walnuts affect neuropsychological development in healthy adolescents?

Researchers investigated whether walnut consumption can improve adolescents' neuropsychological development.

10 Apr 2023

Is there an association between body mass index and cognitive function in older adults?

Researchers examined whether body mass index was associated with cognitive performance in older adults.

10 Apr 2023

Broccoli intake protects the small intestine lining, inhibits development of disease

Broccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable decreases incidences of cancer and type 2 diabetes.

6 Apr 2023

Does higher caffeine and coffee intake impact colonic microbiota composition and diversity?

Researchers investigated the association between caffeine and the colonic microbiome.

6 Apr 2023

Understanding how surface factors influence or inhibit biofilm formation in the presence of antibiotics

Similar to how cells within human tissues communicate and function together as a whole, bacteria are also able to communicate with each other through chemical signals, a behavior known as quorum signaling (QS).

5 Apr 2023

Dietary interventions show mixed results in treating perinatal depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety are frequently treated with diet changes among women during pregnancy or postpartum. Not much is known, however, about the effectiveness of such interventions. A new research paper reports the findings of a systematic review aimed at identifying the benefits of such dietary modifications in these situations.

4 Apr 2023

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

Researchers explored the interaction of white adipose tissue mitochondria with gut microbiota in obesity.

4 Apr 2023

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Researchers presented an overview of the latest research on the impact of nut intake on gastrointestinal health.

4 Apr 2023

What role do dietary lipids play in the gut-brain axis in type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Researchers examined the significance of dietary lipids in the gut-brain axis of individuals with T2DM.

4 Apr 2023

Some bacteria cells get hangry too, study finds

Have you ever been so hungry that you become angry, otherwise known as "hangry?" New research by Adam Rosenthal, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, has found that some bacteria cells get hangry too, releasing harmful toxins into our bodies and making us sick.

3 Apr 2023

Silk from silkworms and spiders may be a promising material for repairing severed nerves

The treatment of nerve injuries with the aid of nerve guidance conduits has led to the desired regenerative success in some, but by no means all, cases.

3 Apr 2023

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researchers reviewed existing literature on the benefits of adopting Mediterranean diets against inflammatory conditions and cancer.

3 Apr 2023

Nutrients News and Research

How iron and DHA levels in U.S. infant formulas differ from EU standards

What is the nutritional impact of switching to plant-based foods that mimic animal-source meat and dairy?

Vitamin and mineral supplements may help reduce aggressive behaviors in children and youth

Bioprinting combined with AI allows to obtain high-quality homogenized in vitro models

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

Do walnuts affect neuropsychological development in healthy adolescents?

Is there an association between body mass index and cognitive function in older adults?

Broccoli intake protects the small intestine lining, inhibits development of disease

Does higher caffeine and coffee intake impact colonic microbiota composition and diversity?

Understanding how surface factors influence or inhibit biofilm formation in the presence of antibiotics

Dietary interventions show mixed results in treating perinatal depression and anxiety

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

What role do dietary lipids play in the gut-brain axis in type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Some bacteria cells get hangry too, study finds

Silk from silkworms and spiders may be a promising material for repairing severed nerves

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

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