With age, insufficient tryptophan alters gut microbiota, increases inflammation
With age, a diet lacking in the essential amino acid tryptophan -- which has a key role in our mood, ...
Tag: Nutrition/Nutrients
Nature article: Dieting and its effect on the gut microbiome
Bacterium associated with antibiotic-induced colitis plays a role in weight control Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the University ...
2.5 grammes of pure cocoa found to improve visual acuity in daylight
Eating 2.5 grams of pure natural cocoa powder serves to improve visual acuity in healthy young adults and in daylight ...
We must transform the food system to achieve climate and sustainable development goals
A revolutionary approach to nourishing 10 billion people on a hotter planet without destroying the ecosystems on which we all ...
Poaching affects behavior of endangered capuchin monkeys in Brazilian biological reserve
Contradicting theories of primatologists, a study led by Brazilian scientists shows that in a habitat with high hunting pressure, the ...
Seabird eggs contaminated with cocktail of plastic additives
Chemical additives used in plastic production have been found in herring gull eggs, new research shows. Phthalates are a group ...
Keeping strawberries fresh using bioactive packaging
Films made of shellfish shells, essential oils, and nanoparticles to protect fruit from microbes Québec produces more strawberries than any ...
Compounds derived from hops show promise as treatment for common liver disease
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Research by Oregon State University suggests a pair of compounds originating from hops can help thwart a ...
Plant-based diet protects from hypertension, preeclampsia
A plant-based diet appears to afford significant protection to rats bred to become hypertensive on a high-salt diet, scientists report. ...
New defence against superbugs
Taking fish oil may reduce antibiotic resistance For the first time, Australian scientists have confirmed a link between the role ...
UN: More harmful algal bloom impacts emerge amid rising seafood demand, coastal development
UNESCO IOC delivers 1st global assessment report after 7 years' work by 109 experts in 35 countries, creating a baseline ...
Consumers spent less on candy and desserts when shopping online
Online shopping was associated with lower spending on certain unhealthy, impulse-sensitive foods, according to a new study in the Journal ...
Health benefits of low protein-high carbohydrate diets depend on carb type
New research tackles the questions around carbs Researchers at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre conducted the largest ever ...
Trying not to overeat? How you eat matters
Study finds people who eat more tend to take larger bites or eat faster Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) -- ...
New research examines the science behind superfoods
Findings suggest that consuming mangos, honey and spices could bring important health benefits Rockville, Md. (June 7, 2021) - Superfoods ...
Cutting food waste alone won’t solve world’s nutritional needs
To feed the growing population, researchers urge attention to essential vitamins and minerals Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) -- Reducing ...
Study compares heart benefits of low-fat and plant-centered diets
New findings suggest that a plant-centered diet could help lower heart disease risk Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) -- There ...
New research shows trend toward unhealthy eating during pandemic
Study participants consumed more vegetables and whole grains before COVID-19 began Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) -- As COVID-19 spread ...
How kids eat: Five new insights on daily habits and childhood obesity
Studies reveal how family, social media and COVID-19 influence children's diets and health Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) -- What ...
Smartphone use associated with unhealthy eating and overweight in teens
More time online linked with less healthy behaviors in large study conducted in South Korea Rockville, Maryland (June 7, 2021) ...
