Carrot fiber supplement boosts gut bacteria and immune defenses
In just four weeks, a daily 500 mg dose of carrot-derived fiber enriched beneficial Bifidobacteria, firmed stools, and…
Peroxisomes identified as alternative heat producers in brown fat
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a novel way brown fat –…
Can high-protein supplements improve cancer recovery?
New evidence reveals that protein-rich oral supplements can support cancer recovery with fewer complications and shorter hospital stays,…
Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
4 nutrients that are must-haves for brain development and how they help
​B group of vitamins, mainly B6, B9 and B12 are the most important for brain functions. These vitamins…
Omega-3 supplements lower heart rate in male athletes
EPA- and DHA-rich oils boosted athletes’ omega-3 index and eased exercise strain, but the supplements offered no extra…
Certain dietary fats found to trigger hard-to-treat asthma in children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that certain lipids, or fats, in obesity-causing foods also cause…
Breast milk fatty acids help babies sleep longer, study finds
New research shows that the natural fatty acid composition of breast milk may play a key role in…
Which milk is safer for your heart? Decades of Norwegian data provide the answer
Fascinating research from Norway reveals that choosing low-fat milk over whole milk could lower your risk of dying…
Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
New research reveals why fiber-rich diets fuel you better than refined foods
How much energy do your gut microbes really provide? New research finds that what you eat, especially fiber,…
Vegan diets support high-level training, but risks of muscle loss
Thinking of kicking meat off your plate? A new study shows that vegan diets keep soccer players running…