Monash University’s Biomedicine Discovery Institute researchers have led an international study that found- for the 1st time- That a diet yielding high amounts of the Short chain fatty acids acetate and butyrate provided beneficial effect on the immune system and protected against type 1 / Juvenile diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes: Occurs when immune cells called...
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Researchers unravel how Stevia controls blood sugar levels
How does stevia taste so extremely sweet and how does the sweetner keep our blood sugar levels under control? Researchers at KU Leuven (University of Leuven, Belgium) have discovered that stevia stimulates a protein that is essential for our perception of taste and is involved in the release of insulin after a meal. These results...
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Gut bacteria compound may help to prevent type 2 diabetes
New research from Finland suggests that higher blood levels of indolepropionic acid – a product of gut bacteria that is increased by a fiber-rich diet – may help to protect against type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that having high blood levels of indolepropionic acid, which is a byproduct of gut bacteria, may protect against...
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‘Medicinal food’ diet counters onset of type 1 diabetes
Monash University researchers, Dr. Eliana Mariño and Professor Charles Mackay. Monash University’s Biomedicine Discovery Institute researchers have led an international study that found – for the first time – that a diet yielding high amounts of the short-chain fatty acids acetate and butyrate provided a beneficial effect on the immune system and protected against...
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Researchers unravel how stevia controls blood sugar levels
What makes stevia taste so extremely sweet? And how does the sweetener keep our blood sugar level under control? Researchers at KU Leuven (University of Leuven, Belgium) have discovered that stevia stimulates a protein that is essential for our perception of taste and is involved in the release of insulin after a meal. These results...
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Larger doses of vitamin C may lead to a greater reduction in common cold duration
Model of a vitamin C molecule. Black is carbon, red is oxygen, and white is hydrogen. The relationship between vitamin C dosage and its effects on the duration of the common cold symptoms may extend to 6-8 grams per day. Dozens of animal studies using different animal species have found that vitamin C significantly prevents and alleviates...
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Yeast extract may boost brain function
Marmite is far from one of the most popular foods in the United States. In fact, many Americans are unlikely to have heard of it. A new study, however, suggests that when it comes to boosting brain function, Marmite triumphs over peanut butter. Researchers suggest that Marmite may benefit brain function. Marmite is a...
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Omega-3s may help to treat type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an incurable autoimmune disorder of unknown origin. New research, however, may pave the way for novel, more efficient therapies for type 1 diabetes, as omega-3 fatty acids are found to reduce the autoimmune responses typical of the disease. New research suggests that omega-3 supplementation may treat and even reverse autoimmunity in...
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Could fibre supplements hold the key to beating ASTHMA? ‘Ground-breaking’ research suggests they could ease symptoms in some
Australian study suggests that good gut health could help asthma sufferers Researchers at University of Newcastle ran trial using fibre supplements They found supplements altered the gut microbiome in asthmatics This in turn had a positive impact on asthma control Researchers also looked at how diet high in saturated fat can worsen symptoms Results of...
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Don’t want dementia? Turn the kettle on: Just ONE cup of tea a day lowers the risk of toxic clumps forming in the brain
Researchers found that drinking tea reduces the risk of dementia by some 50% While those who carry a ‘dementia gene’ can slash their chances by around 86% And it doesn’t matter whether you prefer green tea or black, experts claim Tea leaves are considered to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits There’s never been a better...