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Dietary Fat And Carbohydrates Differentially Alter
Researchers found that low-carb and low-fat calorie-restricted diets affect liver and muscle insulin sensitivity differently, with low-carb diets showing faster liver improvements.
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Dietary Flavonoids And The Prevalence And 15 Y In 2018 The American Journal
A 15-year study found that eating foods rich in flavonoids, especially oranges, may help protect against age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss.
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Dietary Glycemic Index And Load In Relation To Risk 2010 The American Journa
A study of Black women found that eating high-glycemic foods (those that rapidly raise blood sugar) may slightly increase the risk of developing uterine fibroids.
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Dietary Inflammatory Potential During Pregnancy Is Associate 2016 The Journa
A study found that pregnant women who ate more inflammatory foods had higher inflammation levels and were more likely to have smaller babies and breastfeeding difficulties.
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Dietary Intake Of One Carbon Metabolism Nutrient 2018 The American Journal O
Researchers found that eating foods rich in folate and B vitamins doesn't significantly affect DNA methylation patterns in healthy adults' blood cells.
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Dietary Omega 3 Fatty Acid Deficiency From Pre Pregnancy To Lactation Affects Expression Of Genes Involved In Neurogenesis Of The Offspring
When mothers don't get enough omega-3 fatty acids from before pregnancy through breastfeeding, their babies' brain development genes are significantly altered.
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Dietary Patterns And Determinants Of Changing Diet
Researchers studied how eating patterns changed in Bangladesh over 25 years to understand what factors influence dietary shifts in developing countries.
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Dietary Patterns Emphasizing The Consumption Of Plant Foods 2019 Advances I
Plant-based diets that emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes show promise for better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Dietary Phospholipids Ameliorate Fructose Induced Hepatic 2011 The Journal O
Phospholipids from soybeans prevented liver damage and blood sugar problems caused by high fructose consumption in laboratory rats.
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Dietary Protein Intake Kidney Function And Sur 2021 The American Journal O
This study found that protein intake recommendations should differ based on kidney health - too much protein may harm those with kidney problems, while too little may harm those with healthy kidneys.
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Dietary Protein Intake And Human Health
This research review explains how much protein we need daily for optimal health, finding that most adults need more than the standard recommendation of 0.8g per kilogram of body weight.
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Dietary Sugar Consumption And Health Umbrella Review
A comprehensive review of 73 studies found that high dietary sugar consumption increases the risk of weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and early death.
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Dietary Wheat Germ Agglutinin Modulates Ovalbumin Induced Immune Responses In Brown Norway Rats
A study found that wheat germ agglutinin, a protein in whole wheat, may influence how the immune system responds to food allergens in rats.
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Diets Higher In Animal And Plant Protein Are Associat 2016 The American Jour
Higher protein intake from both animal and plant sources is linked to less body fat and smaller waist measurements without harming kidney function.
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Differential Peripheral Immune Signatures Elicited By Vegan Versus Ketogenic Diets In Humans
A study found that vegan and ketogenic diets affect immune system function differently - keto boosted adaptive immunity while vegan diets enhanced antiviral defenses.
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Differential Responses Of Blood Essential Amino Acid Levels Following Ingestion Of High Quality Plant Based Protein Blends Compared To Whey Protein—A Double Blind Randomized, Cross Over, Clinical Trial
Plant-based protein supplements raised blood amino acid levels less effectively than whey protein in fitness-trained men, though they still provided meaningful muscle-building signals.
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Do Children Eat Less At Meals When Allowed T 2012 The American Journal Of Cl
A study of young children found that letting them serve themselves food doesn't reduce how much they eat, and some children may need guidance with portion sizes.
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Early Initiation And Exclusivity Of Breastfeeding
A study in rural Zimbabwe found that village health workers can effectively help new mothers start breastfeeding earlier and breastfeed exclusively for longer periods.
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Eating Vegetables First The Use Of Portion Size T 2010 The American Journal
Serving larger portions of vegetables as a first course before meals significantly increased how many vegetables preschool children ate.
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Effect Of A High Protein Energy Restricted Diet On Body 2003 The American
A high-protein diet helped overweight people with insulin resistance preserve muscle mass during weight loss and showed better blood sugar control than a standard-protein diet.
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Effect Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid On Body Fat A 2010 The American Journal O
A study found that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplements helped reduce body fat in overweight children aged 6-10, but also lowered beneficial HDL cholesterol.
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Effect Of Dietary Fatty Acids On MicroRNA Expression Related To Metabolic Disorders And Inflammation In Human And Animal Trials
This research review examines how different types of dietary fats affect tiny molecules called microRNAs that help regulate metabolism and inflammation in the body.
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Effect Of Dietary Macronutrient Composition Under Moderate Hypocaloric Intake On Maternal Adaptation During Lactation
Breastfeeding mothers on a high-fat, low-carb diet burned more energy and had better weight loss while maintaining milk quality compared to a high-carb diet.
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Effect Of Diurnal Variations In The Carbohydrate And Fat 2018 The American
Eating a high-carbohydrate meal after a high-fat meal causes blood sugar to spike about 20% higher than eating consistent meals throughout the day.
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Effect Of Iron Intake On Iron Status A Systematic 2012 The American Journa
This study found that iron supplements improve iron levels in the blood, with higher doses and longer treatment periods leading to greater improvements.
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Effect Of Orange Juice Intake On Vitamin C Concentr 2003 The American Journa
Drinking 500ml of orange juice daily for two weeks significantly increased vitamin C levels in the blood and reduced markers of oxidative stress, especially in smokers.
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Effect Of Short Term Carbohydrate Overfeeding And L 2012 The American Journa
This study found that eating excess simple sugars for just three weeks increased liver fat much more dramatically than body weight in overweight people.
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Effect Of Short Term Ketogenic Diet On Redox Status Of Human Blood
A 14-day ketogenic diet increased antioxidant levels in healthy women's blood without causing harmful oxidative stress.
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Effect Of Two Different Sublingual Dosages Of Vitamin B12 On Cobalamin Nutritional Status In Vegans And Vegetarians With A Marginal Deficiency A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study found that taking a lower dose of vitamin B12 under the tongue (350 mcg weekly) works just as well as a higher dose (2000 mcg weekly) for correcting B12 deficiency in vegans and vegetarians.
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Effects Of A Combination Of Beta Carotene And Vitamin A On Lung Cancer And Cardiovascular Disease
A large study found that beta-carotene and vitamin A supplements actually increased lung cancer risk and death rates in smokers and asbestos workers, contrary to expectations.
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Effects Of A Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet On Reported Pain, Blood Biomarkers And Quality Of Life In Patients With Chronic Pain A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
A 12-week study found that both ketogenic and whole-food diets reduced chronic pain, but the ketogenic diet provided greater improvements in pain, weight loss, and inflammation.
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Effects Of Breastfeeding And Low Sugar Sweetened Be 2012 The American Journa
Breastfeeding for at least one year and avoiding sugary drinks significantly reduced obesity risk in Hispanic toddlers aged 2-4.
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Effects Of Fruit And Vegetable Consumption On Inflammat 2018 The American Jo
This large research review found that eating more fruits and vegetables reduces inflammation markers in the blood, which may help protect against chronic diseases.
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Effects Of Intermittent Fasting On Brain Metabolism
Intermittent fasting may protect brain health by triggering beneficial changes in brain cells, including the production of ketones that help neurons resist stress and form new connections.
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Effects Of N 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (ω 3) Supplementation On Some Cardiovascular Risk Factors With A Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet
Adding omega-3 supplements to a Mediterranean-style ketogenic diet provided better improvements in heart health markers and inflammation compared to the diet alone.
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Effects Of Two Different Dietary Patterns On Inflammatory Markers, Advanced Glycation End Products And Lipids In Subjects Without Type 2 Diabetes A Randomised Crossover Study
A study found that eating more red meat and refined grains increased a blood clotting factor linked to diabetes risk compared to eating dairy, whole grains, nuts and legumes.
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Elevated Levels Of Toxic Metals In Some Mixed Fruit Juices And Soft Drinks ScienceDaily
A study found that some mixed fruit juices and plant-based milks contain toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium above safe drinking water levels.
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Emulsification Increases The Acute Ketogenic Effect And Bioavailability Of Medium Chain Triglycerides In Humans
Mixing medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil into milk makes it more effective at producing ketones for brain fuel while reducing digestive side effects.
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Enriched Dietary Saturated Fatty Acids Induce Trained Immunity Via Ceramide Production That Enhances Severity Of Endotoxemia And Clearance Of Infection
A diet high in saturated fats programs immune cells to overreact to infections, creating dangerous inflammation that can be reversed with healthier fats like oleic acid.
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EPIC–Oxford Lifestyle Characteristics And Nutrient Intakes In A Cohort Of 33 883 Meat Eaters And 31 546 Non Meat Eaters In The UK
This large UK study compared the nutritional profiles of meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans to understand how different dietary patterns affect nutrient intake.
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Epigenetic Mechanisms For Nutrition Determina 2009 The American Journal Of C
Your diet during pregnancy and early life can change how genes are turned on or off through "epigenetic" marks, potentially affecting your child's lifelong health.
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Estimation Of The Dietary Requirement For Vitami 2009 The American Journal O
This study found that adults over 64 need 8-39 micrograms of vitamin D daily during winter months to maintain healthy blood levels, depending on their summer sun exposure.
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Ethiopian Pre School Children Consuming A Predominantly Unrefined Plant Based Diet Have Low Prevalence Of Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Ethiopian preschool children eating mostly unrefined plant foods had surprisingly low rates of iron deficiency anemia despite consuming very little meat.
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Evaluation Of The Deleterious Health Effects Of Consumption Of Repeatedly Heated Vegetable Oil
Repeatedly heating cooking oil for multiple uses creates harmful compounds that may damage the liver, intestines, and blood chemistry when consumed regularly.
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Evere Vitamin B12 Deficiency In An Exclusively Breastfed 5 Month Old Italian Infant Born To A Mother Receiving Multivitamin Supplementation During Pregnancy
A 5-month-old baby developed severe vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia despite the vegan mother taking multivitamins during pregnancy, showing the need for higher B12 doses in plant-based diets.
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Evidence That Supports The Prescription Of Low Carbohydrate High Fat Diets A Narrative Review
Research shows low-carb, high-fat diets can safely improve most heart disease risk factors, blood sugar control, and weight loss, though cholesterol responses vary between individuals.
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Examining The Effect Of Consuming C 8 Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil For 14 Days On Markers Of NLRP3 Activation In Healthy Humans
Researchers found that taking MCT oil daily for two weeks, despite raising ketone levels, did not reduce inflammation markers in healthy young adults.
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Excessive Intake Of Sugar An Accomplice Of Inflammation
Research shows that eating too much sugar promotes inflammation in the body, which may worsen autoimmune diseases and contribute to chronic health problems.
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