Studies challenge misconception that carbs are bad for diabetes PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE WASHINGTON–Plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity and other health markers in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to two case studies published by researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in the Journal of Diabetes &...
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Designer peptides show potential for blocking viruses, encourage future study
Research demonstrates how Rensselaer-made peptides can bind to cells and potentially block viruses RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Designer peptides show potential for blocking viruses, e TROY, N.Y. — Chemically engineered peptides, designed and developed by a team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, could prove valuable in the battle against some of the most persistent human...
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The Parkinson’s disease gut has an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens
by Jeff Hansen, University of Alabama at Birmingham Parkinson’s disease is a common, progressive and debilitating neurodegenerative disease. It currently cannot be prevented or cured. In 2003, Heiko Braak proposed that non-inherited forms of PD are caused by a pathogen in the gut. He hypothesized that the pathogen could pass through the intestinal mucosal barrier...
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Keto diet and possible stomach problems
Some people who follow a keto diet may experience diarrhea and other gastrointestinal (GI) problems as side effects. In some cases, diarrhea or GI issues may be short term while the person’s body adjusts to the new diet. However, these problems can sometimes be more long term and even last the duration of the keto...
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Sugars could be the key to an earlier, more accurate test for prostate cancer
A new type of test that uses complex sugars to detect prostate cancer earlier and with greater accuracy is being developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The test works by identifying sugars, known as glycans, in blood. These sugars are attached to protein molecules called PSA and are known to undergo distinct but...
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Ketogenic diets alter gut microbiome in humans, mice
by University of California, San Francisco Low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, which have attracted public interest in recent years for their proposed benefits in lowering inflammation and promoting weight loss and heart health, have a dramatic impact on the microbes residing in the human gut, collectively referred to as the microbiome, according to a new UC...
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What do carbohydrates do?
Carbohydrates provide people with energy and are a vital part of a healthful diet. However, eating too many carbohydrates or choosing the wrong type can lead to weight gain or other health issues. In this article, we look at the function of carbohydrates, as well as where they come from, how the body processes them,...
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Low Carb Diets and Atrial Fibrillation
By Chloe Bennett, B.Sc.Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) With more awareness of the health implications of being overweight and increased access to dietary plans, a growing number of people are adopting low carb diets such as Atkins and the ketogenic diet to manage their health. Despite, their potential health benefits, recent research has found...
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High-fat, high-carbohydrate diets affect your brain, not just your physical appearance
by Jami Larue, Yale University Much research has pointed to how an unhealthy diet correlates to obesity, but has not explored how diet can bring about neurological changes in the brain. A recent Yale study has discovered that high-fat diets contribute to irregularities in the hypothalamus region of the brain, which regulates body weight homeostasis...
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The 411 on nutritious, tasty seeds
(HealthDay)—Nuts and seeds are often mentioned in the same breath, but nuts seem to get all the attention. Time to stop overlooking seeds—they might be tiny, but they pack in a lot of nutrients. They’re also tasty and some make a filling snack. Like nuts, seeds have protein, carbohydrates and fats. Because of their fat content, they’re calorie-dense, and a half-ounce—weighed without...
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