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Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism). Free radicals may play a part in cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases of aging. Antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins A, C, and E, and other natural and manufactured substances.

The role of diet in managing type 2 diabetes: insights into individualized medical nutritional therapy

Researchers investigated the use of medical nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

2 May 2023

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

Research investigates the association between garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk, as well as the influence of garlic consumption on bacterial DNA in the blood. The study found that garlic consumption was inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk and that it influenced the gut microbiota.

26 Apr 2023

The potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts

Researchers reviewed current literature to examine walnuts' potential antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

25 Apr 2023

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Researchers explored the potential health benefits of using grape pomace to promote cardiometabolic health.

25 Apr 2023

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing the risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests.

19 Apr 2023

Does the skin microbiome contribute to protection from prolonged solar damage?

Researchers examined how the skin microbiome contributes to protection from solar damage.

19 Apr 2023

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

Researchers compared the impact of consuming sardines versus fish oil supplements.

18 Apr 2023

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Researchers examined the correlations between acute and chronic red wine (RW) intake and health.

18 Apr 2023

Edible mushrooms: the role of antioxidant compounds as potential candidates for neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment

Researchers evaluated whether edible mushrooms aid in preventing neurodegenerative diseases.

18 Apr 2023

Exploring the tantalizing questions about sleep

Sleep is one of the most essential human activities -; so essential, in fact, that if we don't get enough sleep for even one night, we may struggle to think, react, and otherwise make it through the day.

11 Apr 2023

Dietary supplement N-acetylcysteine helps overcome treatment resistance in breast cancer

Many cancer therapies do not produce the hoped-for results. A common reason for this is that the tumors develop resistance to the medication.

11 Apr 2023

Metabolic alterations found in depressed patients with a history of sexual or physical abuse

A pilot study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland found metabolites related to oxidative stress and the transsulfuration pathway of one-carbon metabolism to be associated with a history of sexual or physical abuse in depressed adolescent outpatients.

11 Apr 2023

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Researchers report on the benefits of consuming dietary phenols and their relationship with the intestinal microbiome.

10 Apr 2023

Novel amino acid compound treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in non-human primates

A recently developed amino acid compound successfully treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in non-human primates -; bringing scientists one step closer to the first human treatment for the condition that is rapidly increasing around the world, a study suggests.

10 Apr 2023

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The role of diet in managing type 2 diabetes: insights into individualized medical nutritional therapy

Eating garlic may lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds

The potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables may be associated with lower risk of miscarriage

Does the skin microbiome contribute to protection from prolonged solar damage?

Eating sardines vs. fish oil supplements: study evaluates the nutritional benefit beyond fatty acids

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Edible mushrooms: the role of antioxidant compounds as potential candidates for neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment

Exploring the tantalizing questions about sleep

Dietary supplement N-acetylcysteine helps overcome treatment resistance in breast cancer

Metabolic alterations found in depressed patients with a history of sexual or physical abuse

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Novel amino acid compound treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in non-human primates

Mediterranean diet and the modulation of mitochondrial function

What makes blackberries a superfood?

Parkinson's linked to higher levels of pheomelanin in brain: Could it be a biomarker or treatment target?

Antioxidant supplementation shows potential to improve male fertility

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Is there an association between ultra-processed food consumption and depressive symptoms?

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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