Nutrients

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

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Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

In a recent article published in the journal Nutrients, researchers assess the effects of AmaTea® Max (AMT) and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) on subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance. Study: Acute Effects of Naturally Occurring Guayusa Tea and Nordic Lion’s Mane Extracts on Cognitive Performance. Image Credit: photo_gonzo / Shutterstock.com What are AMT and LM? AMT is made … Read more

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

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How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial alterations in various dietary conditions. Study: The Beneficial Effects of Dietary Interventions on Gut Microbiota—An Up-to-Date Critical Review and Future Perspectives. Image Credit: LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com Background Intermittent fasting (IF), a popular dietary intervention, has been studied for its impact on … Read more

Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

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Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Denmark investigated whether consuming carrot juice, which contains bioactive compounds falcarinol (FaOH) and falcarindiol (FaDOH), influences acute inflammatory mediators and innate immune responses in human blood. Study: Carrot Juice Intake Affects the Cytokine and Chemokine Response in Human Blood after Ex Vivo Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation. … Read more

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

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Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the pros and cons of brown seaweed consumption (BSC) as a management intervention against diabetes. They collated and analyzed 23 prior publications on the topic and found that BSC is an effective … Read more

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

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Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers in the United States compared the cardiometabolic impact of vegan diets versus omnivorous diets after eight weeks of intervention among adult identical twins. Study: Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins. Image Credit: Foxys Forest Manufacture / Shutterstock Background Plant-origin diets are … Read more

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

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Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

In a review published in the journal Communications Biology, researchers in the United States of America described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in triggering the expansion of the hominid brain. They further discussed the explanatory power of their “external fermentation hypothesis” and surveyed relevant food practices across human cultures. Image Credit: Busker909 / … Read more

Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

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Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders. Study: The Modulatory Bioeffects of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Polyphenols on Metabolic Disorders: Understanding Their Preventive Role against Metabolic Syndrome. Image Credit: azeraijan _stockers/Shutterstock.com Background Pomegranate, a natural nutrient, has … Read more

Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

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Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking With Seasons for Health (CwS4H). During CwS4H, parent-child dyads were involved in sessions that included nutrition lessons, cooking lessons for children, food tasting, meal preparations, and distribution of fresh produce and food guides. Study: Cooking with … Read more

Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

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Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted interviews and online surveys with hospital café employees to investigate support and implementation variables towards the Meat-Free Mondays (MFMs) movement. More than half of the 194 participants in the survey were actively contributing to the movement, and nearly 60% supported the movement. Study findings … Read more

Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

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Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A recent review article published in the journal Foods describes the health benefits and other useful characteristics of different flowering plants. Study: Exploring Plants with Flowers: From Therapeutic Nutritional Benefits to Innovative Sustainable Uses. Image Credit: Shan 16899 / Shutterstock.com Background The use of edible flowers has increased significantly in recent years, mainly because of their nutritional … Read more