Nutrition - Jul 18, 2024 - Study finds dried fruit consumption lowers type 2 diabetes risk

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	Study finds dried fruit consumption lowers type 2 diabetes risk Recent research shows that higher dried fruit intake is linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential health benefits despite its sugar content.

	Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study Recent research highlights that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce acne severity. Supplementation and a Mediterranean diet improved skin condition in most study participants.

			Do probiotics really benefit healthy people? Recent research in Advances In Nutrition reviews the benefits of probiotics for healthy individuals, highlighting evidence gaps and the need for further study to support preventive recommendations.

			Hidden threats in plant-based diets: Rising allergies to lesser-known legumes Researchers have identified emerging legume allergens like peas, lentils, and lupines, calling for more extensive studies and better diagnostics to manage increasing allergic reactions. The popularity of plant-based diets has brought new allergenic challenges to light.

	Lifestyle changes can greatly reduce heart disease risk in people with high genetic risk Study highlights the significant impact of genetic risk and lifestyle on early- and late-onset cardiovascular diseases, showing that lifestyle improvements can notably reduce CVD risk, especially in high genetic risk individuals.

	Improving acne symptoms with Mediterranean diet and omega-3 supplements In a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology that included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements led to significant reductions in inflammatory and non-inflammatory skin lesions, as well as improved quality of life.

	40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle choices Nearly 40% of cancer cases and 44% of cancer deaths in 2019 were due to modifiable risk factors, with cigarette smoking as the leading cause. This study highlights the potential to significantly reduce cancer burden through lifestyle changes.

	New brain targets for GLP1-based obesity drugs may reduce weight without nausea Researchers identified distinct hindbrain GLP1R neurons driving satiety and aversion, offering new targets for effective, side-effect-free obesity treatments.

	Alcohol use significantly associated with mental illness symptoms in college women The association between lifestyle factors and mental illness (MI) in college-going women.

	Inulin gel-based oral immunotherapy is effective in suppressing food allergy responses and anaphylactic shock A novel oral immunotherapy platform that uses formulated inulin gel combined with food allergens to orally deliver dietary antigens.

	What is the association of Mediterranean diet–based interventions with cardiometabolic biomarkers in children and adolescents? Researchers reviewed and meta-analyzed the randomized clinical trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of Mediterranean diet -based interventions on cardiometabolic biomarkers in children and adolescents.

	How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products Comprehensive review highlights Aloe vera's versatile biological activities and its potential applications in medicine and cosmetics while addressing its safety concerns.

	Sleep duration, chronotype, and lifestyle affect cognitive decline Researchers explore the impact of lifestyle and health conditions on the prevalence and incidence of cognitive decline.

	How does cortisol affect the body? Chronic stress can cause negative effects over time due to a mechanism of prolonged cortisol release, which causes desensitization of the HPA axis over time. An underlying mechanism that causes this has been hypothesized to be associated with the constant glucocorticoid release that depresses the HPA axis response over time, resulting in HPA axis dysregulation and cortisol resistance.

	Salads under scrutiny: Study reveals contamination risks and solutions in ready-to-eat salads The research paper highlights critical contamination points in the production of ready-to-eat salads and discusses solutions to ensure microbiological safety and health.

	New tech aims to create marbling in plant-based meat One of the challenges of creating realistic-looking and delectable plant-based meat is mimicking the marbled effect of animal fat that many carnivores expect and enjoy.

	Study links improved dietary fat quality to reduced cardiovascular and diabetes risk The impact of dietary fat quality on lipid metabolites and its association with reduced cardiometabolic disease risk.

	How your diet shapes your gut microbiome and impacts your health Review published in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how different diets impact gut microbiome health, emphasizing the need for precision nutrition to optimize health outcomes.