by University of Surrey Publishing their findings in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers using data (up to 18 February), investigated possible links between selenium levels in the body and cure or death rates of those with the COVID-19 virus in China. Selenium is an essential trace element obtained from the diet (i.e. fish,...
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Orujo olive oil reduces obesity
Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology, Paediatrics and Radiology at the University of Seville, in collaboration with Dr. Rodriguez from the International University of Catalonia, have confirmed that Orujo Olive OIL (POCTA), when introduced into the diet, produces a significant reduction in obesity and vascular and inflammatory complications in obese mice. In addition, given that...
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Protein Supplements and Neurodegenerative Disorders
By Osman Shabir, M.Sc. Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH Dietary proteins are essential for a healthy diet and development. Proteins break down in the body to their constituents, called amino acids, which are then used for protein synthesis by the cells of the body to survive and to replicate, amongst other important cellular...
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INTERMITTENT FASTING WORKS BEST AT NIGHT TO BURN FAT
The circadian rhythms of the body’s biological clock may inform when you should start intermittent fasting, according to new research. In recent years, diet trends such as intermittent fasting have popularized the practice of delayed or restricted eating for many people looking to manage caloric intake. Still, many open to restructuring their schedules have the...
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Fiber consumption linked to lower breast cancer risk
WILEY Consuming a diet high in fiber was linked with a reduced incidence of breast cancer in an analysis of all relevant prospective studies. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Because studies have generated inconsistent results regarding the potential relationship between fiber intake and...
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Researchers suggest a special diet against asthma
Study by the University of Bonn proves success of a so-called ketogenic diet UNIVERSITY OF BONN Can a special diet help in certain cases of asthma? A new study at the University of Bonn at least points to this conclusion. According to the study, mice that were switched to a so-called ketogenic diet showed significantly...
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Drinking green tea may help with food allergies
by Shinshu University Dr. Ogita successfully cultured FP. Credit: Shinshu University Research findings suggest gut microbes can effect allergic immune responses. Tasuku Ogita who has recently joined Shinshu University is an expert on teas and their effects on gut bacteria. In this study, his team looked at green tea and the abundance of Flavonifractor plautii...
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Probiotics may help treat acne
by Wiley Acne is caused by chronic inflammation and is often treated with antibiotics. A recent analysis published in Dermatologic Therapy indicates that probiotics may be an effective alternative. The analysis examined the results of all relevant published studies on the use of probiotics in creams or oral medications for treating acne. The results suggest...
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The Danger of Fast Carbs
Processed carbohydrates have become a staple of the American diet, and the consequences are wreaking havoc on our bodies. I stood in the supermarket a couple of years ago examining the Nutrition Facts label on a box of breakfast cereal and realized that it did not tell me all I needed to know about what...
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Liraglutide can help adolescents with obesity manage their weight
THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY WASHINGTON–Liraglutide 3.0 mg, approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help adults with obesity manage their weight, appears to help adolescents too, according to an industry-sponsored randomized controlled trial. The study was accepted for presentation at ENDO...