Nutrients

Mutated ciliary genes tied to heart valve birth defect

The heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide the needed oxygen and nutrients. In the heart, blood flows to get oxygen from the lungs to deliver to the cells....

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Foods rich in LH dipeptide may help maintain good mental health

A research group led by Professor Tomoyuki Furuyashiki and Associate Professor Shiho Kitaoka (Graduate School of Medicine) in collaboration with researcher Yasuhisa Ano of Kirin Holdings have made discoveries regarding...

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New research examines benefit of nutrient supplementation in people with mental disorders

We've all heard that 'food is good for your mood'. Now a new study into mental health and nutrient supplementation has taken a leap forward by establishing the gold standard...

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Medical News Today: What are the 6 essential nutrients?

There are six essential nutrients that people need in their diets to ensure the body has everything it needs for good health. Read what they are here. Source link

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British ready meals deemed healthier than those sold in India and China

British processed foods are reported to be the healthiest in the world, whereas India and China rank lowest for packaged food product quality. Source link

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High gluten intake during childhood increases risk of celiac disease

Children are more likely to develop celiac disease if they consume higher-than-average amounts of gluten during the first five years of life. Source link

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Genetics may influence the composition of the microbiome more than environmental factors

Researchers have found that the microbiome is influenced by genetics much more than it is by the maternal birth environment. Source link

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Regular consumption of nuts improves sexual function

Researchers from the Human Nutrition Unit of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona/Spain) and the Pere Virgili Health Research Institute have found that consuming 60 grams of nuts a day...

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Common feature that makes cancer cells appear bloated could be their potential weak spot

In a study using yeast cells and data from cancer cell lines, Johns Hopkins University scientists report they have found a potential weak spot among cancer cells that have extra...

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Scientists Fear Humans May Lose Nutrients Worldwide Because Of Climate Change

A new study warns that climate change and increased levels of CO2 may soon lead to significant reductions in necessary nutrients across the world, leading to more countries suffering hunger...

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Researchers identify potential drug target for multiple cancer types

A research team headed by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research at UC San Diego has identified an enzyme...

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New biomaterial could encapsulate and protect implanted insulin-producing cells

Transplanting insulin-producing pancreatic cells into people with type 1 diabetes has emerged as a ground-breaking treatment for millions of patients over the past few decades. Source link

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Role of choline and docosahexaenoic acid in maternal and infant nutrition

Pharmavite LLC, the makers of Nature Made vitamins, minerals and supplements, announced the publication of a review paper in the May issue of the journal Nutrients, highlighting current research into...

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Few Pregnant Women Get Right Amount of Nutrients

Some are taking higher levels of nutrients than is healthy, the study finds. And.almost all are eating too much salt. Source link

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Over a quarter of adults aged 50+ have vitamin D deficiency, study finds

Over a quarter of adults aged 50+ are deficient in vitamin D according to researchers from Trinity College Dublin who announced their findings today (Thursday, June 13th). Source link

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Findings provide new insights about how intestine maximizes nutrient uptake

As food enters the intestine, it embarks on windy, lengthy journey. For most of the route, its surroundings don't appear to change much. Source link

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Simple nutrients bypass the requirement for HLH-30 in coupling lysosomal nutrient sensing to survival

by John T. Murphy, Haiyan Liu, Xiucui Ma, Alex Shaver, Brian M. Egan, Clara Oh, Alexander Boyko, Travis Mazer, Samuel Ang, Rohan Khopkar, Ali Javaheri, Sandeep Kumar, Xuntian Jiang, Daniel...

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Genetic test for low birth weight on the horizon

[ad_1] Researchers have successfully identified 190 genetic factors associated with a low birth weight. They hope that this may one day be used to develop a universal genetic test. Source...

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Enhanced transport of nutrients powered by microscale flows of the self-spinning dinoflagellate Symbiodinium sp. [RESEARCH ARTICLE]

Zheng Zhu and Quan-Xing Liu The metabolism of a living organism (e.g. bacteria, algae, zooplankton) requires a continuous uptake of nutrients from the surrounding environment. However, within local spatial scales,...

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New drug minimizes damage after a heart attack by 60 percent

[ad_1] Scientists have found a potential new drug for treating the heart damage caused by a heart attack by targeting the way the heart reacts to stress. Source link [ad_2]

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