This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers review existing publications to determine the role of diet in the development of acne vulgaris. To this end, the complex interaction of several factors was investigated to elucidate how diet influences biochemical markers, gene transcription related to sebaceous gland function, bacterial proliferation … Read more
The internet is flooded with nutrition wisdom, whether it’s weight loss diets, intermittent fasting, going vegan, giving up carbs or taking supplements. The truth is, it’s hard to get one balanced meal that works for you based on the information swirling around you. Therefore, the National Institute of Nutrition, in collaboration with the Indian Council … Read more
Ingredients: Apple, orange, mango (7.5%), lemon, ginger root (4.5%), turmeric root (1.5%), acerola cherry powder, cayenne pepper powder, zinc lactate, vitamin D3 from seaweed, antioxidant (ascorbic acid) Verdict: There’s plenty of vitamins C and D here, and there’s some ginger and turmeric, but again in very small doses, so the question is what benefits they … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers examined the perceptions and barriers related to healthy eating among students in the Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HND) and Food Science and Technology (FST) programs in Spain. They found differences in how men and women, as well as students at different academic stages, … Read more
Understanding mitochondriaMitochondria and nutrition: a deeper connectionMitochondrial dysfunction and health consequencesThe role of mitochondria in aging and longevityDietary strategies to support mitochondrial healthFuture directions: mitochondria in medical researchReferencesRead further The powerhouse of the cell, mitochondria play a surprising role in nutrition and health because their function in energy production directly affects the body’s metabolism, which … Read more
Early childhood is an important time to learn about nutrition and develop healthy eating behaviors. Young children depend on their parents to provide food options, and the availability of food in the home affects their food choices. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient … Read more
When all major cooking oils were tested (including canola, peanut and corn oils), they were all found to be more effective at lowering total and LDL (bad) cholesterol compared to butter or lard. “This means they are effective in reducing risk factors involved in conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, especially when used as … Read more
In a recent review published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, researchers collected available literature examining the impact of diet and nutrition interventions against vitiligo. Their dataset consisted of 14 publications from three online scientific databases. Research findings highlight that vitiligo, a relatively rare autoimmune skin condition, may develop in response to elevated levels of … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in Nature’s Signal transduction and targeted therapyscientists have assessed the therapeutic potential and molecular mechanisms by which nutritional interventions influence a wide range of human diseases, such as cardiovascular, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, as well as cancer. Study: Effects of nutritional intervention on human diseases: molecular … Read more
What alternatives are there to ultra-processed foods? Preparing meals and snacks from scratch with whole or minimally processed ingredients is ideal, but for most of us this simply isn’t always possible. The good news is that many UPFs have non-UPF versions; these products are processed rather than ultra-processed. Many organic versions of common UPFs, such … Read more