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Understanding how cells adjust in real time to withstand stresses on our health

Every minute of every day, our body adapts to meet the needs of each moment. When we binge on carbs, exercise, or become sick, chemical reactions inside our cells switch on, slow down, or shift strategy so that we have the energy and strength we need.

14 Mar 2023

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at North Carolina State University reviewed studies on underutilized sources of plant proteins and discussed strategies to enhance yields, extract nutrients and influence the demand and acceptance of new protein sources, especially green leaf biomass.

14 Mar 2023

Consuming low-insulin-stimulating bread significantly reduces body weight

Substituting common insulinogenic bread with bread releasing low levels of inulin could significantly reduce weight among obese individuals.

13 Mar 2023

A review on two novel eating disorders

Researchers review existing data on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and atypical-type anorexia nervosa (AN).

13 Mar 2023

Regular consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables could help prevent prostate cancer

Men who consume colourful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), according to new research by University of South Australia scientists.

9 Mar 2023

Natural by-product of olive oil production could support exercise

New research has found that a natural by-product of olive oil production could potentially have antioxidant benefits and support exercise.

9 Mar 2023

New scoring system rates quality of carbohydrate foods

Researchers presented the feasibility of carbohydrate food quality score modeling to compare the quality of various products.

7 Mar 2023

Research helps explain the metabolic differences of people living at high altitudes

Compared to those of us who live at sea level, the 2 million people worldwide who live above 4,500 meters (or 14,764 feet) of elevation - about the height of Mount Rainier, Mount Whitney, and many Colorado and Alaska peaks - have lower rates of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity.

7 Mar 2023

What is the impact of consuming walnuts on the dietary intake of total polyphenols?

Researchers performed secondary analyses of the Walnuts and Healthy Aging study (WAHA) data.

7 Mar 2023

Review highlights the effectiveness of diet-based low-density lipoprotein lowering over medication

In a recent article published in the journal Nutrition, researchers in Australia summarized how diet could help decrease low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) or triglyceride concentrations in polygenic hypercholesterolemia.

5 Mar 2023

The role of caffeine in preventing diabetic retinopathy

Moderate and high caffeine intake offered protection against the development of diabetic retinopathy.

5 Mar 2023

Socioecological variables and anthocyanin-rich food consumption

Researchers assessed the socioecological variables affecting older people's intake of anthocyanin-rich foods.

3 Mar 2023

Wireless wearable sweat sensor patch imitates the 'spike signals' of sensory neurons

Human sweat contains chemical information including blood metabolites, ion concentrations, and nutrients. Monitoring this information using a wearable sensor can allow non-invasive (i.e. without blood sampling), real time health status tracking.

3 Mar 2023

Recent advances in surgical care reduce brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease

Recent advances in newborn heart surgery have greatly reduced brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease, according to a 20-year study by scientists at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and British Columbia Children’s Hospital.

1 Mar 2023

Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

A review article published in the journal Nutrients describes the effects and benefits of pre-, pro-, syn-, and postbiotics-containing infant formulas in terms of modulating gut microbiota, immune response, and allergy susceptibility of newborns and infants.

1 Mar 2023

Could spices boost protein intake in older adults?

Poor eating often exacerbates aging problems, resulting in inadequate protein intake among older adults. This, in turn, may cause muscle wasting, reduced function, and poor quality of life. A new research paper looks at the role of spices in boosting the attractiveness of typical foods in this age group.

1 Mar 2023

Nutrients News and Research

Understanding how cells adjust in real time to withstand stresses on our health

Is green leaf biomass a viable and sustainable source of protein?

Consuming low-insulin-stimulating bread significantly reduces body weight

A review on two novel eating disorders

Regular consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables could help prevent prostate cancer

Natural by-product of olive oil production could support exercise

New scoring system rates quality of carbohydrate foods

Research helps explain the metabolic differences of people living at high altitudes

What is the impact of consuming walnuts on the dietary intake of total polyphenols?

Review highlights the effectiveness of diet-based low-density lipoprotein lowering over medication

The role of caffeine in preventing diabetic retinopathy

Socioecological variables and anthocyanin-rich food consumption

Wireless wearable sweat sensor patch imitates the 'spike signals' of sensory neurons

Recent advances in surgical care reduce brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease

Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

Could spices boost protein intake in older adults?

Gut-on-a-chip devices can bridge lab models and human biology

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Metabolomic differences in breast milk throughout lactation

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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