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Vitamins
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Moderate vitamin E, C, and β-carotene intake reduces type 2 diabetes risk
In a recent study published in Advances in Nutrition, researchers review the effect of vitamins C and E, as…
A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica
In a recent study published in the journal Foods, researchers review the biological activities of Cucumis and Momordica, two plant species…
Meat or not to meat? Study challenges health claims of plant-based substitutes
Plant-based meat analogs (PBMA) have grown in popularity, but few studies have assessed their health effects. A recent American…
Better diet can help prevent the development of dementia as people age
“Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Brain Health,” a new publication from the…
How do acetylsalicylic acid and warfarin interact with various nutrients?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers discussed 45 drug-nutrient interactions (DNIs) that modify micro-nutritional status, particularly…
Antioxidant-rich diets linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, supplements less effective
Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the relationship…
Regular intake of sugary drinks, fruit juices tied to higher Type 2 diabetes risk in boys
A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and…
The impact of quinoa bioactive compounds on gut health
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers review the beneficial impacts of Chenopodium quinoa and…
Are your snacks deadly? New study reveals how ultra-processed foods lead to chronic disease outcomes
In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers reviewed existing meta-analytic evidence on the association between ultra-processed food…
Extract from pomegranate peels and seeds shows anti-hypertensive properties
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, a team of Italian researchers investigated the efficacy of…