Carbohydrate News and Research

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Elderberry juice improves metabolic health and weight management

Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.

8 Jan 2025

Can a carnivore diet meet all your nutrient needs?

Researchers explore the micronutrient composition and sufficiency of four versions of the carnivore diet as compared to national nutrient reference values.

5 Jan 2025

Survey: Fewer than 10% of Americans plan to try plant-based diets this New Year

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year's resolutions, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey.

2 Jan 2025

New strategy revolutionizes glycoproteomics research

Protein glycosylation is a fundamental biological process that regulates various cellular functions, yet its study has been hampered by the complexity and low abundance of glycoproteins.

26 Dec 2024

Protein-packed foods may not be as healthy as you think, study finds

Foods with protein claims often appear healthy but are nutritionally worse, with 91% classified as "less healthy" due to high sodium, fat, and sweeteners.

15 Dec 2024

Study reveals gut microbiome’s person-specific role in glycemic sensitivity

Research reveals how individual gut microbiota responses to high-carbohydrate diets influence glycemic sensitivity, paving the way for personalized nutrition.

11 Dec 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Research suggests the Mediterranean diet supports inflammatory bowel disease management, enhancing gut microbiota with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Dec 2024

Unprocessed red meat and weight loss: Is it a healthy choice?

Unprocessed red meat can be part of a healthy weight maintenance diet after rapid weight loss, with no adverse effects on metabolism or cardiovascular health. This study finds similar outcomes with diets including 25g or 150g of red meat daily.

9 Dec 2024

Replacing carbohydrates with protein and fat improves cholesterol profiles in type 2 diabetes

Research indicates that a carbohydrate-reduced, high-protein diet improves lipid metabolism and reduces liver fat in type 2 diabetes without weight loss.

5 Dec 2024

Fructose consumption linked to accelerated tumor growth in cancer models

Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in beverages and ultra-processed foods.

4 Dec 2024

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Brings Cutting-Edge Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Solutions to Saudi Arabia with New Registration

With the launch of NObreath® FeNO and Gastrolyzer® devices, Bedfont® and Tebaba Medical Services are advancing breath analysis technology in the Middle East.

From NObreath 3 Dec 2024

Study finds unexpected patterns in insulin needs for type 1 diabetes

Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new study has found.

27 Nov 2024

Ingestible capsule releases a burst of drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract

Inspired by the way that squids use jets to propel themselves through the ocean and shoot ink clouds, researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an ingestible capsule that releases a burst of drugs directly into the wall of the stomach or other organs of the digestive tract.

21 Nov 2024

How alcohol impacts male health

This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

18 Nov 2024

Healthy low-carb diet and time-restricted eating improve weight loss and gut health beyond calorie restriction

Researchers discovered that a healthy low-carb diet and time-restricted eating, combined with moderate calorie restriction, offer significant weight loss and gut health benefits for overweight adults, with some effects lasting up to 28 weeks post-intervention.

13 Nov 2024