Metabolism
The role of diet in combating vitiligo highlighted in new research
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
A new frontier in disease management and cancer treatment
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
How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, affect the gut microbiota and overall human health
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers assessed preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial changes in different nutritional conditions. Study: The beneficial effects of nutritional interventions on the gut microbiota: a current critical review and future perspectives. Image credits: LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com Background Intermittent fasting (IF), a popular nutritional intervention, has been investigated … Read more