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Tag: NUTRITION/NUTRIENTS
Horse nutrition: Prebiotics do more harm than good
Prebiotics are only able to help stabilise the intestinal flora of horses to a limited degree. Before they can reach the intestines, commercially available supplements partially break down in the animals’ stomachs, which can lead to inflammation of the stomach…
Discovered new regulation for infant growth
Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway have identified new genetic signals for the regulation of how infants grow; this may be a crucial step in the fight against growth-related diseases
For the first time, UMD professor observes crystallized iron product, hemozoin, made in mammals
Findings could be used to treat sickle cell disease and malaria patients, while opening up diverse research avenues across immunology, parasitology, neuroscience, microbiology, and even urology
New AI Method May Boost Crohn’s Disease Insight and Improve Treatment
Rutgers-led study uses artificial intelligence to examine genetic signatures of inflammatory bowel illness
Cooking food alters the microbiome
Raw vs. cooked diets have distinct effects on both mouse and human gut microbes
ACC Middle East Conference tackles new approaches in primary prevention, global burden of NCDs
Partnering with the Emirates Cardiac Society, conference returns to United Arab Emirates
Do celiac families need 2 toasters?
Preliminary study suggests that risk of gluten transfer in common-cooking activities may be lower than previously thought
Rolls wit’out: Developed in Drexel’s Food Lab, new rolls help cut salt from Philly staple
Drexel Food Lab’s partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Amoroso’s Baking Company leads to lower-sodium hoagie roll
In major meta-analysis, omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower cardiovasc
Boston, MA – People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events compared with those who were given placebo, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard…
University of Cincinnati experts research going keto to fight cancer
Scientists are studying whether an Atkins-type ketogenic diet could help make treatments for glioblastoma more effective
Veg ‘nudge’: an extra vegetarian option cuts meat consumption without denting food sales
A study of over 94,000 cafeteria meal choices has found that doubling the vegetarian options – from one in four to two in four – reduced the proportion of meat-rich purchases by between 40-80% without affecting overall food sales. The…
Salt shakers should carry tobacco-style health warning, say experts
Salt sold in supermarkets and salt shakers in restaurants should be required to carry a front-of-pack, tobacco-style health warning, according to The World Hypertension League and leading international health organisations. In a position statement published in the Journal of Clinical…
Common nutrient supplementation may hold the answers to combatting Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, Biodesign researchers reveal that a lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Choline is a safe and easy-to-administer nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be used…
Fish Micronutrients ‘slipping through the hands’ of malnourished people
Millions of people are suffering from malnutrition despite some of the most nutritious fish species in the world being caught near their homes, according to new research published in Nature
Obesity epidemic results in NAFLD becoming most common cause of liver disease in Europe
World’s leading experts gather in Seville to discuss the fastest growing health epidemic in Europe now affecting 1 in 4 people
Test for life-threatening nutrient deficit is made from bacteria entrails
In a remote village, an aid worker pricks a sickly toddler’s fingertip, and like most of the other children’s blood samples, this one turns a test strip yellow. That’s how an experimental malnutrition test made with bacterial innards could work…
Micronutrients ‘slipping through the hands’ of malnourished people
Millions of people across the globe are suffering from malnutrition despite some of the most nutritious fish species in the world being caught near their homes, according to new research published in Nature today. Scientists from the ARC Centre of…
Experts focus on food insecurity and its far-reaching consequences, particularly in vulnerable populations
Proposed strategies to alleviate food insecurity and effectively manage food resources presented in a special issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Personalized wellness: Can science keep up with tech innovations and consumer demands?
FoodMinds publishes new peer-reviewed paper unpacking essential questions and opportunities for credibility and differentiation
Pregnant women with obesity may not require additional calories for healthy pregnancies
The Institute of Medicine’s guidelines currently advise all pregnant women to increase calorie intake by 340-450 calories/day during their second and third trimesters, regardless of their body size at conception. Approximately 2/3 of women with obesity at the time of…
Tackling cardiovascular deaths requires urgent action in children
Porto Alegre, Brazil 21 Sept 2019: Encouraging activity and improving diet in children is crucial to cut deaths from cardiovascular disease – and is the focus of an innovative school project in São Paulo, Brazil. The first results are presented…
Researchers alter mouse gut microbiomes by feeding good bacteria their preferred fibers
Humans choose food based on the way it looks, smells, and tastes. But the microbes in our guts use a different classification system–one that is based on the molecular components that make up different fibers. In a study published September…
Shark pups lose gains in stressed environments
A prominent JCU shark researcher is part of an international team that found shark babies can’t reach their physical peak if they’re born into environments degraded by human-induced stressors, including climate change. Dr Jodie Rummer from the ARC Centre of…
Tortillas tell the story of folate deficiency in Mexico: study
A new study led by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in collaboration with that National Institute of Public Health, Mexico, that accounts for folic acid (FA) fortification in staple foods made from wheat and corn,…
Kleinberg secures $2.3 million to develop AI patients can use to manage their health
With Kleinberg’s three new grants, she now has a total in $5.4 million for her research initiatives, which focus on useable artificial intelligence: information individual patients are able to use according to their lifestyle, beliefs and assumptions
Harnessing tomato jumping genes could help speed-breed drought-resistant crops
Researchers from the University of Cambridge’s Sainsbury Laboratory (SLCU) and Department of Plant Sciences have discovered that drought stress triggers the activity of a family of jumping genes (Rider retrotransposons) previously known to contribute to fruit shape and colour in…
New review highlights benefits of plant-based diet for rheumatoid arthritis
WASHINGTON–A plant-based diet may alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition . RA is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes pain and swelling. While genetic…
Humans more unique than expected when it comes to digesting fatty meals
DAVIS, CALIFORNIA, September 12, 2019–People have very individualized inflammatory responses to eating a high-fat meal. These were the somewhat unexpected results of a study recently published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry by researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)…
Innovative model created for NASA to predict vitamin levels in spaceflight food
Mathematical tool from UMass Amherst researchers will ensure proper nutrition for astronauts on long
Understanding gut bacteria: forces for good (and sometimes evil)
Back in 2015, an interdisciplinary group of research scientists made their case during a business pitch competition: They want to create a subscription-based service, much like 23andMe, through which people could send in samples for detailed analyses. The researchers would…
Insects as food and feed: research and innovation drive growing field
Entomophagy, insect agriculture showcased in new special issue of Annals of the Entomological Societ
Microbial profile to support growing field of human gut research
George Washington University researchers publish comprehensive list of the types and ratios of micro
Cutting acrylamide in fried and baked snacks
In 2002, the discovery of acrylamide in certain snacks rattled consumers and the food industry. Acrylamide, a probable human carcinogen, forms by a chemical reaction during baking or frying. Although experts say it’s impossible to completely eliminate acrylamide from crackers,…
Food insecurity in toddler years linked to poor health, but not obesity
New finding from the University of Maryland School of Medicine notes sharp rise in obesity rates in
Researchers identify negative impacts of food insecurity on children’s health
Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2019) – Food insecurity — uncertainty about or a lack of consistent access to food that meets the needs of household members — is a persistent social problem in the United States that affected roughly 14.3…
Offering children a variety of vegetables increases acceptance
Variety is key to helping children form preferences for vegetables, according to a new study publish
Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate cancer among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men, suggesting that regular mushroom intake might help to prevent prostate cancer.…
Modifiable risk factors contribute to gout
Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. A study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included 14,624 U.S. adults found that four modifiable risk factors–body mass…
New study tracks sulfur-based metabolism in the open ocean
One of the planet’s most active ecosystems is one most people rarely encounter and scientists are only starting to explore. The open ocean contains tiny organisms — phytoplankton — that perform half the photosynthesis on Earth, helping generate oxygen for…
New study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
Findings in Journal of Nutrition show positive outcomes for cancer and other diseases in women
Transport proteins provide key to improve infant formula
Researchers identify and functionally describe key transport proteins, which contribute to creating
Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stress
Many people have experienced stressful situations that trigger a particular mood and also change certain feelings toward food. An international team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine looked into the possibility of crosstalk between eating and mood and…
Corals take control of nitrogen recycling
Corals are shown to recycle their own waste ammonium using a surprising source of glucose–a finding that reveals more about the relationship between corals and their symbiotic algae. Symbiosis between corals and algae provides the backbone for building coral reefs,…
Why fruit flies eat practically anything
Nutritional adaptability and how some flies can be ‘generalists’ and others are ‘specialists’
Aiming to improve nutrition with ‘orange corn,’ NutraMaize receives funding
Naturally selected orange corn has abundance of antioxidant carotenoids
Vitamin D: How much is too much of a good thing?
UCalgary researchers find taking high doses of Vitamin D may result in a DECREASE in bone density
Skin cancer risk in athletes: The dangers of ultraviolet radiation
The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Speaking at The Physiological Society’s Extreme Environmental Physiology conference next week, W. Larry Kenney, Penn State University, will discuss how broad its effects can be,…
Researchers determine pollen abundance and diversity in pollinator-dependent crops
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study provides valuable insights into pollen abundance and diversity available to honeybee colonies employed in five major pollinator-dependent crops in Oregon and California, including California’s massive almond industry. The study, a collaboration between OSU and…
Grassland biodiversity is blowing in the wind
Temperate grasslands are the most endangered but least protected ecosystems on Earth. Grassland restorations are crucial for recovering this important but highly degraded ecosystem. Restored grasslands, however, tend to be more species poor and lose diversity through time as compared…