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Mapping the by-products of bacteria processing amino acids associated with cardiovascular disease

A Cleveland Clinic research team recently published an "atlas" of metabolites associated with cardiovascular disease in the European Heart Journal. The novel findings provide key details about the routes and potential branching paths taken by bacteria and metabolic by-products, metabolites.

23 Jun 2023

Study challenges link between added sugar intake and prediabetes risk

Researchers evaluate the association between total added sugar intake and prediabetes risk.

22 Jun 2023

Study reveals contrasting effects of sucralose on insulin and glucose control

Sucralose, a commonly used artificial sweetener, has contrasting effects on insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis. While bolus administration of sucralose enhances insulin secretion and decreases glucose levels, long-term consumption exacerbates insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, particularly in combination with a high-fat diet. The study highlights the involvement of the T1R3-ERK1/2 pathway in sucralose-induced insulin resistance in the liver.

22 Jun 2023

Plant-based foods may be a key to preventing childhood obesity

A new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach could increase nutrition security for families and lead to reductions in body mass index (BMI) in children.

22 Jun 2023

High level of carotenes in the blood is associated with lesser atherosclerotic burden

A high level of carotenes in the blood is linked with a lower degree of atherosclerosis in the arteries and thus a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

22 Jun 2023

A lower dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio may be effective in improving cognitive performance

Study describes that a low dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio is good for cognitive health in older adults at risk for dementia.

22 Jun 2023

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to slower physical decline in people with ALS

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, canola oil and pumpkin seeds may have a slower physical decline from the disease and may have a slightly extended survival.

21 Jun 2023

Seafood consumption linked to lower risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in older men

Research investigates the association between diet quality, dietary components, and the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) in older British men.

21 Jun 2023

Spicing up taste for smell-loss sufferers: Capsaicin boosts salt perception and flavor

Smell loss does not lead to excessive sodium intake, but individuals may compensate with more salt for flavor. Capsaicin enhances flavor and salt taste intensity in a model soup, improving eating enjoyment for those with smell loss.

21 Jun 2023

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Research examines the changes in diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior among primiparous couples during and after pregnancy and their association with changes in BMI. It aims to gain insights into the behaviors and their impact on body weight during the transition to parenthood.

21 Jun 2023

Ketone supplements used by some athletes may worsen performance

Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found ketone supplements, used by some athletes hoping to cross the finish line faster, may in fact worsen performance.

21 Jun 2023

Using edible fungi to create sustainable systems for food production

What makes people interested in fungi-based food as an alternative to other protein sources such as meat? A new doctoral thesis explains how it is possible to create sustainable systems for food production. Increased understanding of how people choose and a nudge can make a difference.

21 Jun 2023

From policy to plate: EAT-Lancet's impact on food research and public discourse

Study looked at the initial impact of the Commission's results on subsequent research and policy in this field.

21 Jun 2023

The impact of dietary carotenoids and vitamin C intake on the association between fruits and vegetable diet and preeclampsia

Researchers assessed the impact of dietary carotenoids and vitamin C intake on the association between fruits and vegetable diet and preeclampsia.

21 Jun 2023

Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Researchers reviewed the overarching theme of brain health from the perspective of aging and preventive care.

21 Jun 2023

Enterosignatures provide an interpretable and generic model that enables an intuitive characterization of gut microbiome composition

Researchers used a diverse set of 5,230 gut metagenomes to train a study model.

21 Jun 2023

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Mapping the by-products of bacteria processing amino acids associated with cardiovascular disease

Study challenges link between added sugar intake and prediabetes risk

Study reveals contrasting effects of sucralose on insulin and glucose control

Plant-based foods may be a key to preventing childhood obesity

High level of carotenes in the blood is associated with lesser atherosclerotic burden

A lower dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio may be effective in improving cognitive performance

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids may lead to slower physical decline in people with ALS

Seafood consumption linked to lower risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in older men

Spicing up taste for smell-loss sufferers: Capsaicin boosts salt perception and flavor

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Ketone supplements used by some athletes may worsen performance

Using edible fungi to create sustainable systems for food production

From policy to plate: EAT-Lancet's impact on food research and public discourse

The impact of dietary carotenoids and vitamin C intake on the association between fruits and vegetable diet and preeclampsia

Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Enterosignatures provide an interpretable and generic model that enables an intuitive characterization of gut microbiome composition

Rare sugars in a diabetic diet: the efficacy of a D-allulose-containing diet in patients with type two diabetes

Vegetarian diet linked to increased risk of varicose veins in men

Eating red and white meat increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Study suggests that the overall physical health of adolescents was negatively impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts

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