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Intermittent Fasting To The Eye A New Dimension Involved In Physiological And Pathological Changes
Researchers reviewed how intermittent fasting may affect eye health, finding potential benefits for preventing and treating various eye diseases through improved metabolism.
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Investigating The Efficacy Of Combined Ketogenic Diet And Anti Inflammatory Therapy In A Mouse Model Of Early Onset Tay Sachs Disease
Researchers tested whether combining a ketogenic diet with anti-inflammatory medication could help treat brain inflammation in mice with Tay-Sachs disease, a rare genetic disorder.
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Is Malnutrition Associated With Crowding In Permanent Dentition
This study found that poor childhood nutrition (stunted growth) may contribute to crowded teeth, but only in adolescents who habitually breathe through their mouth.
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Is There Such A Thing As “Anti Nutrients” A Narrative Review Of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds
This review examines whether "anti-nutrients" in plant foods like lectins and oxalates are actually harmful, finding that the benefits of eating plants far outweigh any potential risks.
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Is There Such A Thing As “Anti Nutrients” A Narrative Review Of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds
This review examines whether "anti-nutrients" in plants like lectins and oxalates are actually harmful, finding that the health benefits of plant foods far outweigh these concerns.
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Ketoacidosis In A Non Diabetic Woman Who Was Fasting During Lactation
A breastfeeding woman developed life-threatening ketoacidosis (dangerous blood acid levels) after fasting for several days, showing that prolonged fasting can be risky during lactation.
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Ketogenesis And COVID 19
Research reveals how certain genetic mutations affect cell death pathways in the immune system, potentially influencing how the body responds to infections and inflammation.
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Ketogenesis Promotes Tolerance To Pseudomonas Aeru
Researchers found that ketone bodies (produced during fasting or low-carb diets) help the body tolerate lung infections by weakening harmful bacteria and reducing dangerous inflammation.
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Ketogenic Diet And Ketone Bodies As Clinical Support For The Treatment Of SARS CoV 2—Review Of The Evidence
Research suggests that ketogenic diets and ketone bodies may help support the body's immune response and recovery during COVID-19 infection.
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Ketogenic Diet Consumption Inhibited Mitochondrial One Carbon Metabolism
A study found that ketogenic diets may disrupt important cellular processes needed for DNA repair and healthy cell function.
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Ketogenic Diet Decreases Oxidative Stress And Improves Mitochondrial Respiratory Complex Activity
A ketogenic diet protected brain cells from damage after injury by reducing harmful oxidative stress and improving the energy-producing parts of cells called mitochondria.
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Ketogenic Diet Eases Symptoms, Aids Life Quality In Small RRMS Study
A small study found that following a ketogenic diet for six months helped people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis lose weight and experience less fatigue and depression.
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Ketogenic Diet For Human Diseases The Underlying Mechanisms And Potential For Clinical Implementations
This comprehensive review examines how ketogenic diets work in the body and their potential to treat various diseases beyond epilepsy, including obesity and cancer.
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Ketogenic Diet For Mitochondrial Disease A Systematic Review On Efficacy And Safety
This review found limited evidence that ketogenic diets may help some mitochondrial disease symptoms but can cause serious side effects in certain patients.
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Ketogenic Diet For Mitochondrial Disease A Systematic Review On Efficacy And Safety
This review found limited evidence that ketogenic diets may help some mitochondrial disease symptoms but can cause serious side effects in certain patients.
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Ketogenic Diet Influence On The Elemental Homeostasis Of Internal Organs Is Gender Dependent
A study in rats found that ketogenic diets affect mineral levels in organs differently between males and females, with the liver showing the most significant changes.
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Ketogenic Diet Treatment Of Defects In The Mitochondrial Malate Aspartate Shuttle And Pyruvate Carrier
A small study found that people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis experienced less fatigue and depression after following a ketogenic diet for six months.
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Ketogenic Diets Boon Or Bane
Ketogenic diets drastically reduce carbohydrates to force the body to burn fat for energy, creating a metabolic state called ketosis.
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Ketolysis Is A Metabolic Driver Of CD8+ T Cell Effector Function Through Histone Acetylation
Researchers discovered that ketones (molecules produced during fasting or low-carb diets) fuel immune cells called CD8+ T cells, making them more effective at fighting infections and diseases.
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Ketone Body β Hydroxybutyrate Is An Autophagy Dependent Vasodilator
Research shows that beta-hydroxybutyrate, a ketone body produced during fasting or low-carb diets, helps blood vessels relax and widen through a cellular recycling process called autophagy.
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Ketone Ester Effects On Metabolism And Transcription
Researchers developed a ketone ester supplement that may provide the metabolic benefits of ketosis without the potential cardiovascular risks of high-fat ketogenic diets.
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Ketones Regulate Endothelial Homeostasis
Researchers found that ketones (molecules produced during fasting or low-carb diets) help maintain healthy blood vessels in the heart by promoting the growth of new vessel cells.
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Ketonuria After Fasting May Be Related To The Metabolic Superiority
People who produce ketones in their urine after fasting for 8+ hours showed better metabolic health markers and lower rates of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
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Ketonuria After Fasting May Be Related To The Metabolic Superiority
A study of over 16,000 people found that those who produce ketones (fat-burning compounds) after an 8-hour fast had better metabolic health markers and lower rates of obesity.
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Ketonuria And Seizure Control In The Medium Chain Triglyceride And Classic Ketogenic Diets
Two types of ketogenic diets showed similar effectiveness in reducing seizures in children with epilepsy, even though one produced lower ketone levels.
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Ketosis After Intake Of Coconut Oil And Caprylic Acid—With And Without Glucose A Cross Over Study In Healthy Older Adults
This study found that coconut oil and caprylic acid can trigger ketosis (a fat-burning metabolic state) in older adults, even when consumed with glucose.
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Large State Variation In Sugar Sweetened Beverage
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption varies dramatically across US states, with some states consuming more than twice as much as others.
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Lectin Activity In Commonly Consumed Plant Based Foods Calling For Method Harmonization And Risk Assessment
Researchers tested lectin levels in common plant foods and found that soaking and boiling significantly reduces these potentially harmful proteins, especially in legumes like beans.
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Lectin Based Food Poisoning
Researchers discovered why certain poorly cooked vegetables containing lectins cause food poisoning - these proteins prevent damaged gut cells from repairing themselves.
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Lessons From Dietary Studies In Adventists An 2003 The American Journal Of C
Research on Seventh-day Adventists reveals that maintaining a lean body weight throughout life is most important for optimal health, while also showing benefits of nuts and potential risks of certain foods.
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Lipid Droplet Formation Drives Pathogenic Group 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells In Airway Inflammation
Researchers found that a ketogenic diet may help treat certain types of airway inflammation by changing how immune cells process fats and sugars.
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Lithocholic Acid Phenocopies Anti Ageing Effects Of Calorie Restriction
Scientists discovered that lithocholic acid, a compound naturally produced during calorie restriction, can provide anti-aging benefits like improved muscle strength and longevity without actually restricting calories.
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Long Term Effects Of Breastfeeding A Hea 2018 The American Journal Of Clin
Research suggests breastfeeding for up to 12 months may be linked to healthier eating habits in young children, including less sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.
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Long Term Effects Of Isocaloric Vs LCD
Both very low-carb and low-fat diets led to similar weight loss over one year, but the low-carb diet improved triglycerides and HDL while raising LDL cholesterol.
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Longitudinal Metabolomic Profiling Of Amino Acids And Lipids Across Healthy Pregnancy
Researchers tracked blood chemistry changes throughout healthy pregnancies, finding that the body shifts how it processes proteins and fats to support growing babies.
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Low Carbohydrate Nutrition And Metabolism
Research shows that low-carbohydrate diets may help with weight loss and diabetes by changing how the body burns fuel from sugar to fat.
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Low Phytate Wholegrain Bread Instead Of High Phytate Wholegrain Bread In A Total Diet Context Did Not Improve Iron Status Of Healthy Swedish Females A 12 Week, Randomized, Parallel Design Intervention Study
A study found that eating whole grain bread with less phytate (a compound that blocks iron absorption) surprisingly worsened iron levels in healthy women compared to regular whole grain bread.
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Low Tissue Creatine A Therapeutic Target In Clinical Nutrition
Low levels of creatine (a natural energy compound) in body tissues may be a key indicator and treatment target for various diseases including brain, heart, and metabolic disorders.
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LowCarb For USA
Leading nutrition researchers argue that low-carbohydrate diets should be considered as alternative dietary approaches for Americans, especially given rising rates of obesity and diabetes.
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Macronutrient Composition Of The Diet And Long Ter
A 12-year Italian study found that eating more protein led to weight and waist gain, while replacing sugars with starches helped people maintain healthier weights.
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Magnesium In Prevention And Therapy
Magnesium is essential for over 300 body processes and low levels are linked to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's.
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Maternal Supplementation Differentially Affects The M 2010 The Journal Of Nu
A long-term study found that nutritional supplements during pregnancy improved baby birth weight, with energy content being more important than protein.
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Meal Frequency And Timing In Health And Disease
Research suggests that eating less frequently and taking breaks from eating for 16+ hours may improve health by shifting the body to burn fat and activate cellular repair processes.
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Meal Timing And Macronutrient Composition Modulate Human Metabolism And Reward Related Drive To Eat
This study found that when you eat during the day and what types of foods you consume both affect your metabolism and how much you crave food.
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Medium Term Effects Of A Ketogenic Diet And A Mediterranean Diet On Resting Energy Expenditure And Respiratory Ratio
A 20-day ketogenic diet led to greater weight loss and fat loss compared to a Mediterranean diet, with lasting metabolic changes even after returning to normal eating.
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Merging Pig With Soy The American Mind
Scientists have created genetically modified soybeans that contain pig genes and produce pig proteins, which received USDA approval as a meat alternative.
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Met Disease, Health Aging, Environmental Risks
This research review examines how environmental factors and lifestyle choices contribute to metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes as we age, and identifies ways to prevent them.
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Metabolic And Signaling Roles Of Ketone Bodies In Health And Disease
This research review examines how ketone bodies - molecules produced when the body burns fat for fuel - affect health, disease, and potential therapeutic applications.
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