Nutrition/Nutrients

Genetic variations in the skin can create a natural sunscreen, according to University of Queensland researchers investigating the genes linked with vitamin D. Genetic variations in the skin can create a natural sunscreen, according to…

Rutgers study finds raising multiple species in the same area could benefit shellfish aquacultureCredit: Michael Acquafredda/Rutgers University Eastern oysters and three species of clams can be farmed together and flourish, potentially…

WASHINGTON--Obese females that ate a small amount of coconut oil daily, even as part of a high-fat diet, had decreased features of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that raise the chances of developing diabetes, heart disease…

Credit: University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences URBANA, Ill. - Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets, but until now, scientists didn't fully understand why. Existing…

WASHINGTON--A plant-based diet can help prevent and manage asthma, while dairy products and high-fat foods raise the risk, according to a new review published in Nutrition Reviews. Asthma is a common chronic condition in which the…

International research team with participation from University of Göttingen find it wasn't just Homo sapiens who sourced food from the sea -- impact on cognitive abilities suspectedCredit: João Zilhão Over 80,000 years ago, Neanderthals…

Although the overall prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has fallen slightly over the past decade, the rates of both conditions have increased in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods. This is the conclusion…

Researchers from the George Washington University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have evaluated the current explorations of nutrition and the gut microbiome WASHINGTON (March 25, 2020) -- Nutrition and diet have a…

Diabetic kidney disease is by far the most common cause of kidney failure requiring renal replacement therapy in the Western world. It is also rapidly becoming the number one cause of kidney failure in many developing nations. Kidney…

Credit: David Stobbe for University of Saskatchewan Unlocking the full potential of cannabis for agriculture and human health will require a co-ordinated scientific effort to assemble and map the cannabis genome, says a just-published…

Melinjo seed extract activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin which improves obesity and diabetesCredit: Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Shuto In Southeast Asia, the fruit, flowers, and leaves of Indonesia's "Melinjo"…

When parents eat low-protein or high-fat diets it can lead to metabolic disorders in their adult offspring. Now, an international team led by researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) have identified a key player and…

Inadequate management of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in heart failure (HF) costs the NHS an extra £21.5 million per year due to lengthier and costlier hospital stays, real-world NHS data revealsCredit: Vifor…

The identification of an insect-specific metal-sensing receptor in the gut lining highlights a possible new way to curb populations of disease-transmitting insects such as mosquitoes. In this new study led by the MRC London Institute of…

Plant-based diet found to reduce cardiovascular risk, but only if foods are healthful Plant-based diets are becoming more popular in many areas of the world, but the health benefits of this dietary pattern may depend largely on the…

Credit: David D'Amore Adult Pacific salmon spend a great portion of their life in the ocean. But their life began along the banks of freshwater streams. Their life will end there, as well. These important steps in the lifecycle of salmon…

Explore the latest on nutrition science, policy and research Is there science behind popular diets? How do our food choices affect the planet? How can we ensure children get the nutrition they need to thrive, from the womb through…

Credit: Claudia Matthaeus, MDC Many foods - whether it's the mozzarella on your favorite pizza, the olive oil in salad dressing or hollandaise sauce during asparagus season - contain lots of fat. The fatty acids in these foods are…

Scientists studied the impact of vitamin D on post-surgery mobilityCredit: Sue Shapses/Rutgers University-New Brunswick Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, according…

Keeps gut bacteria from moving into bloodstreamCredit: Washington University School of Medicine A component of breast milk may help protect premature babies from developing sepsis, a fast-moving, life-threatening condition triggered by…