Nutrients

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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Study identifies possible therapeutic effects of curcumin on stomach cancer

[ad_1] Curcumin is widely used to impart color and flavor to food, but scientists have discovered that this yellow powder derived from the roots of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa)...

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A comprehensive, centralized database of bovine milk compounds

[ad_1] Milk is a staple of the human diet, full of key nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins. Cow's milk in particular is one of the most-used dairy...

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Food vs. Supplements: Which Provide Better Nutrients?

[ad_1] A new study warns that dietary supplements could increase the risk of having cardiovascular disease or suffering premature death. Source link [ad_2]

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Medical News Today: Is it better to get nutrients from food or supplements?

[ad_1] New research has found that nutrients obtained from food, not supplements, correlate with lower risks of all-cause mortality and cancer. Source link [ad_2]

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Supplements provide no additional health benefits, conclude researchers

[ad_1] A new study has found that using dietary supplements such as calcium and vitamin D do not prolong life expectancy, and may increase cancer risk. Source link [ad_2]

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Nutrients from food, not supplements, linked to lower risks of death, cancer

[ad_1] Adequate intake of certain nutrients is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality when the nutrient source is foods, but not supplements, according to a new study. There was...

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Enhanced transports of nutrients powered by microscale flows of self-spinning dinoflagellate Symbiodinium [RESEARCH ARTICLE]

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

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Low fiber, high salt diets responsible for one in five deaths worldwide

[ad_1] According to a new study, poor diet is the greatest risk factor for dying early and causes one in five deaths. Source link [ad_2]

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Lab-grown blood vessels provide hope for dialysis patients

[ad_1] Research published this week describes how lab-grown blood vessels were transformed into living tissue when grafted into dialysis patients needing replacement blood vessels. Source link [ad_2]

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Experts react to Kellogg’s claims about removal of key vitamins, minerals from popular Mexican cereals

[ad_1] Earlier today, the Changing Markets Foundation, SumOfUs, and Proyecto AliMente sent a letter to Kellogg’s CEO Steven Cahillane reacting to the company’s response to a new report which found...

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Best Nutrients To Protect Eye Health

[ad_1] Good nutrition may be among the many steps you can take to protect your eye health. Here are some of the nutrients you should consume more of. Source link...

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Engineer to develop drug-filled hydrogel to repair the damaged heart

[ad_1] After a heart attack, the cells in the heart muscle cannot get enough nutrients and oxygen to survive, so they die. A structural support network in the heart's wall...

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Plant-based diet increases secretion of insulin, incretin hormones in people with type 2 diabetes

[ad_1] A plant-based diet improves the secretion of insulin and incretin hormones in those with type 2 diabetes, according to new research published in Nutrients. Source link [ad_2]

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Intervention can increase exclusive breastfeeding rates

[ad_1] Interventions which educate and support new mothers in West Africa to exclusively breastfeed (where infants are only fed breast milk) can significantly increase the practice, according to new research...

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