In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the causal association between gut microbiome (GM) composition, gout, and serological urate (SUA) values using Mendelian randomization (MR). Gout, a prevalent inflammatory disease characterized by high SUA levels, has been linked to gout. GM may impact uric acid metabolism by influencing the metabolism of … Read more
A brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise. The new compound, developed and tested by a University of Florida professor of pharmacy and his colleagues, leads obese mice to lose weight by convincing the body’s muscles that … Read more
News Health and Wellness Can a low-carb, low-fat diet shorten longevity in men and women? A Japanese study sheds light While carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy, with men having a higher requirement for them, women need fats for hormonal balance, says Dr Vaishali Verma, Consultant, Nutrition And Dietetics, HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka … Read more
In a recent review published in Foods, a group of authors assessed the influence of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on human intestinal microbiota and their potential role in mitigating non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) based on current scientific literature. Study: Evidence for the Beneficial Effects of Brazilian Native Fruits and Their By-Products on Human Intestinal … Read more
In a recent editorial published in Nutrients, researchers reported on the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on various aspects of metabolic and endocrinal health. Editorial: Editorial for “The Role of Ketogenic Diet in Human Health and Diseases”: The Multifaceted Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Health and Disease. Image Credit: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock.com This ranged from … Read more
In a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers reviewed existing data on dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Study: Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review. Image Credit: sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock.com Background Despite being the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease globally, … Read more
In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy investigated the influence of gut microbiota changes during the first 1000 days of life on the onset of food allergies (FAs) in children. Background Allergic diseases, encompassing conditions like asthma, FAs, and eczema, have seen a global uptick, especially in children. These diseases … Read more
A recent Food Research International study determines whether the intake of sweetened beverages affects the levels of salivary insulin, aspartame, alpha-amylase (AMI), and total protein (TP). Study: Effect of sweetened beverages intake on salivary aspartame, insulin and alpha-amylase levels: A single-blind study. Image Credit: MamaMiaPL / Shutterstock.com Background The global consumption of foods and beverages containing sweeteners is … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, scientists review the involvement of the gut microbiome in triggering the pathogenesis of mental disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Study: Mood disorders: the gut bacteriome and beyond. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com Introduction The discovery of the gut microbiome-brain axis has revolutionized the field … Read more
This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers led by Director C. Justin LEE from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism. The focus of their study lies within … Read more