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AHA ranks popular US diets for cardiovascular fitness

Several dietary patterns, such as Mediterranean, DASH, pescetarian, and vegetarian, can be adapted to reflect personal and cultural preferences and budgetary constraints to promote optimal cardiovascular health.

30 Apr 2023

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

This study aimed to investigate the potential influence of short-term maternal diet and current body composition on human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) profiles in mature human milk. The study found a lack of clear and consistent associations between maternal nutrition and HMO concentrations in mature human milk from healthy lactating women with adequate dietary intake.

30 Apr 2023

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Many popular dietary patterns score high for heart-health; however, a few contradict the American Heart Association's dietary guidance and did not rank as heart-healthy, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

27 Apr 2023

Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

Researchers explored the impact of ketogenic dieting on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.

27 Apr 2023

Study indicates that elderberry juice consumption increases carbohydrate oxidation in obese adults

Researchers evaluated the effects of elderberry juice on indirect calorimetry and insulin sensitivity/ glucose tolerance measures.

27 Apr 2023

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

Research paper explores the relationship between aging, gut microbiota, and climate change. It discusses how climate change can affect the composition of gut microbiota, which in turn can impact the aging process.

26 Apr 2023

Handheld breath device allows people to monitor metabolic fuel use at home

New research has found that it is possible to capture the impact of a meal on metabolism outside of a lab environment.

26 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

Understanding how consumption of beef vs. plant-based burgers alters the lipemic response and gut microbiota

Researchers reviewed the differences in the digestive process between beef and plant-based burgers from ingestion to excretion.

25 Apr 2023

High-protein diet counters adaptive thermogenesis in prediabetic individuals

Study investigated whether an increased protein/carbohydrate ratio would reduce adaptive thermogenesis (AT) and the expected positive energy balance (EB) during weight maintenance after weight loss in participants with prediabetes in the postobese state.

24 Apr 2023

Global study reveals diet's role in 70% of new type 2 diabetes cases

New research estimates the global burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) attributable to 11 dietary factors in 184 countries in 1990 and 2018. The study found that suboptimal intake of these dietary factors was responsible for 70.3% of new T2D cases globally in 2018.

19 Apr 2023

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

A research model of dietary intake in 184 countries, developed by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, estimates that poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70% of new diagnoses globally.

17 Apr 2023

24 hour ketogenic diet increases energy expenditure, ketone supplements show little effect

In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, researchers compared the effects of fasting, ketone salt supplementation, and a one-day isocaloric ketogenic diet on the appetite perception and energy expenditure of healthy adults.

12 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

Study finds human surfactant protein A can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Researchers assess the efficacy of the human surfactant protein A against SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.

10 Apr 2023

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association (AA), researchers examined the effects of a low-carbohydrate-modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet (MMKD) on the gut microbiome and metabolome of patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

9 Apr 2023

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

In a review article published in the journal Seminars in Immunology, scientists have explored the relationship between the Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development.

4 Apr 2023

How does nutrition affect female fertility?

A new study reviews current evidence supporting the role of nutrition as a modifiable risk factor for female infertility and poor IVF outcomes.

4 Apr 2023

Owlstone Medical launches OMED Health to enable patients to better understand their gut microbiome and manage their digestive health

Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced the launch of OMED Health, a dedicated, patient-centric brand and digital platform that will offer patients and clinicians access to breath-based diagnostic tests, point-of-care (PoC) devices and support resources for a range of conditions. Initially focused on digestive disease, OMED Health will help individuals with gut health issues have an improved quality of life by enabling better, and faster, understanding and management of their conditions.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 4 Apr 2023

Carbohydrate News and Research

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

AHA ranks popular US diets for cardiovascular fitness

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Do ketogenic diets elevate low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels?

Study indicates that elderberry juice consumption increases carbohydrate oxidation in obese adults

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

Handheld breath device allows people to monitor metabolic fuel use at home

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

Understanding how consumption of beef vs. plant-based burgers alters the lipemic response and gut microbiota

High-protein diet counters adaptive thermogenesis in prediabetic individuals

Global study reveals diet's role in 70% of new type 2 diabetes cases

Poor carbohydrate quality drives diet-attributable type 2 diabetes globally

24 hour ketogenic diet increases energy expenditure, ketone supplements show little effect

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?

Study finds human surfactant protein A can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

How does nutrition affect female fertility?

Owlstone Medical launches OMED Health to enable patients to better understand their gut microbiome and manage their digestive health

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