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How does a vegan diet affect the performance of bodybuilders?

A new study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health aimed to compare the nutritional intakes of vegan and omnivorous bodybuilders at different stages of preparation for a bodybuilding competition.

19 Mar 2023

Study estimates the carbon footprint and diet quality of popular U.S. diets

A new research paper looks at several popular diets and what it costs the environment to follow any of them, contrasting with their real-life benefits regarding diet quality.

2 Mar 2023

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

A new study in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology aimed to summarize the impact of specific nutrients as well as diets on the gut microbiota as well as the future perspectives of using diet as a therapeutic microbiome modulator.

20 Feb 2023

Study on modern diets and how they impact the environment

A review article published in the journal Nutrients describes the impact of six popular diets on human health as well as planetary health. The health and environmental impacts of these diets have been compared in the review using carbon footprint databases and representative meal plans.

14 Feb 2023

How eating patterns and nutritional intake affects the management of type 2 diabetes

The main goal of this review is to provide evidence-based dietary guidelines for patients looking to manage their diabetes.

1 Feb 2023

Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

Researchers discuss strategies to apply a combination of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet to manage chronic health conditions.

31 Jan 2023

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers emphasize the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation for individuals consuming a plant-based or vegan diet.

9 Dec 2022

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Researchers reviewed how dietary fibers modulate the composition and function of gut microbiota.

2 Dec 2022

Very low-calorie and vegan diets improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Very low-calorie diets and vegan diets improve weight loss and anthropometric markers in type 2 diabetes patients.

1 Dec 2022

Formula may be right for infants, but experts warn that toddlers don’t need it

Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business in the United States: Sales of the drinks more than doubled in recent years as companies convinced parents that their little ones needed the liquid boost.

21 Sep 2022

Cutting protein intake can help control obesity, diabetes and hypertension

Cutting protein intake can help control metabolic syndrome and some of its main symptoms, such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study conducted by researchers in Brazil and Denmark to compare the effects of protein and calorie restriction diets in humans.

20 Sep 2022

Manuka honey could cure serious lung infections caused by drug-resistant bacterium

In a recent study published in the journal Microbiology, researchers demonstrated that incorporating Manuka honey into nebulized antibiotic treatment could effectively combat respiratory infections due to Mycobacterium abscessusus, offering a novel new therapeutic strategy for M. abscessus management.

13 Sep 2022

BSACI develops a guideline for diagnosing and managing pollen food syndrome

People with Pollen Food Syndrome (PFS)-;also known as oral allergy syndrome or pollen food allergy syndrome-;experience an allergic reaction when consuming raw plant foods, and triggers can vary depending on an individual's pollen sensitization, which in turn is affected by geographical location. The British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Standards of Care Committee has developed a guideline for diagnosing and managing PFS.

17 Aug 2022

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

A new study examined how ACE2 and DPP4 has evolved using the bat genetic dataset as well as other mammal species.

1 Aug 2022

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products offer a healthier and more sustainable solution

Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products are better for the environment and for human health when compared with the animal products they are designed to replace, say the authors of a new study.

29 Jul 2022

Iodine deficiency may be making a comeback due to changing eating habits in Canadian communities

Iodine deficiency, a public health concern resolved decades ago, may be making a comeback due to changing eating habits, according to new findings by McMaster University researchers.

11 Jul 2022

People on plant-based diets eat little fruit, vegetables and whole grains

Half of those who are on a plant-based diet eat fewer whole grain products, fruits and vegetables than what the authorities recommend.

23 Jun 2022

Higher intake of dairy foods associated with increased prostate cancer risk

Men with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to men with lower intakes, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health.

9 Jun 2022

Vegan diet leads to decreased weight and improved insulin sensitivity

A vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and improved insulin sensitivity, according to a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

8 Jun 2022

Physicians should have rudimentary knowledge of the benefits of plant-based diet for six health conditions

A new commentary in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine says that all physicians should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six health conditions: weight loss and maintenance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and COVID-19.

31 May 2022