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- Gut Health
Relationship Between Gut Microbiota And Circulating Metabolites In Population Based Cohorts
Researchers found that specific gut bacteria are linked to blood levels of cholesterol, blood sugar markers, and other metabolites that affect heart and metabolic health.
- Heart Health
Relationship Of Carotid Intima Media Thickness And Duration Of Vegetarian Diet In Chinese Male Vegetarians
This study found that Chinese men following vegetarian diets had healthier arteries and better heart disease risk factors compared to meat-eaters.
- Heart Health
Relationship Of Glucose And Insulin Levels To The Risk Of Myocardial Infarction A Case Control Study
Even mildly elevated blood sugar levels in people without diabetes significantly increase the risk of heart attacks.
- Heart Health
Relationships Among Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Diagnosis Of The Metabolic Syndrome And Cardio Metabolic Risk
This study found that the standard metabolic syndrome diagnosis misses many insulin-resistant people who still have increased heart disease risk, and waist measurement isn't better than BMI for predicting insulin resistance.
- Environment and Health
Reproduction Study Of EPG
A study found that EPG, a fat substitute designed to reduce calories, did not harm reproduction or development in rats, even at high doses.
- Liver and Kidney Health
RESET PKD A Pilot Trial On Short Term Ketogenic Interventions In Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
A small study found that short-term ketogenic diets and water fasting were safe and feasible for people with polycystic kidney disease, with some reduction in liver cyst volume.
- Liver and Kidney Health
RESET PRKD Trial
A small study found that short-term ketogenic diets and water fasting were safe and reduced liver size in patients with polycystic kidney disease.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Resistance Training In Overweight Women On A Ketogenic Diet Conserved Lean Body Mass While Reducing Body Fat
Combining resistance training with a ketogenic diet helped overweight women lose fat while preserving muscle mass better than exercise with a regular diet.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Response Of C57Bl 6 Mice To A Carbohydrate Free Diet
This mouse study found that zero-carbohydrate diets caused weight gain and metabolic problems in mice, which is the opposite of what happens in humans on low-carb diets.
- Mental Health
Response Variability In Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder A Neuronal And Glial Energetics Hypothesis
Researchers propose that ADHD symptoms may be caused by brain cells not getting enough energy, leading to inconsistent attention and response times.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Restoration Of Atypical Protein Kinase C Function In Autosomal Dominat PCKD
Researchers discovered that an FDA-approved drug called FTY720 may help slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease by restoring a key protein's function.
- Nutrition and Health
Resurrection Of Vitamin D Deficiency And Rickets
This historical review explains how vitamin D deficiency caused widespread bone disease in children centuries ago, leading to the discovery that sunlight and vitamin D supplementation could prevent and cure rickets.
- Nutrition and Health
Resveratrol A Double Edged Sword In Health Benefits
Resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes and red wine, shows promising health benefits including antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, but may have both positive and negative effects.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Rethinking The Evolution Of The Human Foot Insights From Experimental Research
New research reveals that human feet evolved through three stages, with our unique arch and short toes specifically adapted for long-distance running, not just walking.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Rethinking The Role Of Fat Oxidation Substrate Utilisation During High Intensity Interval Training In Well Trained And Recreationally Trained Runners
Well-trained runners burn nearly three times more fat during high-intensity workouts compared to recreational runners, which helps explain their better performance.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Rethinking The Role Of Fat Oxidation Substrate Utilisation During High Intensity Interval Training In Well Trained And Recreationally Trained Runners(1)
Well-trained runners burn nearly three times more fat during high-intensity workouts compared to recreational runners, even when both groups feel they're working equally hard.
- Mental Health
Retrospective Case Study Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy In The Effective Management Of Treatment Resistant Depressive Symptoms In Bipolar Disorder
A case study found that following a ketogenic diet helped improve treatment-resistant depression symptoms in a patient with bipolar disorder who wasn't responding well to other treatments.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Retrospective Cohort Study Of Changes In Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate For Patients Prescribed A Low Carb Diet
Researchers found that low-carb diets didn't harm kidney function in people with existing kidney problems and may have actually improved it in some cases.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Reversal Of Diabetic Nephropathy By A Ketogenic Diet
A ketogenic diet completely reversed kidney damage from diabetes in mice after just 8 weeks, suggesting this low-carb approach may help heal diabetic complications.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Reversal Of Epigenetic Aging And Immunosenescent Trends In Humans
Researchers successfully reversed biological aging markers in humans using a treatment protocol that made participants biologically younger by 1.5 years after one year of treatment.
- Environment and Health
Review An Overview Of Beef Production From Pasture And Feedlot Glob 2021 An
This research reviews global beef production methods, comparing pasture-based and feedlot systems to identify which practices create the most sustainable, high-quality beef.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Review Of Two Popular Eating Plans Within The Multiple Sclerosis Community Low Saturated Fat And Modified Paleolithic
Researchers reviewed two popular diets for multiple sclerosis patients - a low saturated fat diet and a modified Paleolithic diet - to understand how dietary changes might help manage MS symptoms.
- Environment and Health
Reviewing The Benefits Of Grazing Browsing Semiarid Rangeland Feed Resources And The Transference Of Bioactivity And Pro Healthy Properties To Goat Milk And Cheese Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation And Hepatic Steatosis Prevention
Goat milk and cheese from pasture-raised goats contain more beneficial plant compounds that may help prevent obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver disease.
- Nutrition and Health
Revisiting The Global Overfat Pandemic
A global health crisis exists where up to 76% of people worldwide carry excess body fat that harms their health, including many who appear normal weight.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Vegetarian Diets
A study found that some rheumatoid arthritis patients experienced significant improvement in symptoms after following a period of fasting followed by vegetarian diets.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated With Vegetarian Diets(1)
A controlled study found that fasting followed by vegetarian diets significantly reduced rheumatoid arthritis symptoms compared to regular diets.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Richard The Lionheart And The Ferocious Saladin Face To Face In Arsuf A Proteomic Study
Researchers analyzed ancient food remains from a medieval battle and found that Crusaders eating a high-fat, low-carb diet may have had military advantages over their carb-eating opponents.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Rimethylamine N Oxide From Gut Microbiota In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Focus On Diet
This research explores how a harmful compound called TMAO, produced by gut bacteria from red meat and eggs, may increase heart disease risk in people with kidney disease.
- Nutrition and Health
Risk Assessment Of Antimony, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Bromine, Lithium, Nickel, Strontium, Thallium And Uranium Concentrations In The New Zealand Diet
Researchers tested New Zealand foods for 10 potentially harmful metals and found that most pose minimal health risks, though some elements may exceed safe levels for infants and young children.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
RIsk Of Metabolic Abnormalities In OA
New research reveals that metabolic problems like obesity and diabetes significantly increase osteoarthritis risk, even in joints that don't bear weight, suggesting causes beyond just mechanical wear.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
RIsk Of Metabolic Abnormalities In OA(1)
New research shows that metabolic problems like obesity and diabetes increase osteoarthritis risk in both weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing joints, suggesting the connection goes beyond just extra weight on joints.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Role Of A Ketogenic Diet On Body Composition, Physical Health, Psychosocial Well Being And Sports Performance In Athletes A Scoping Review
This review found that ketogenic diets can help athletes lose weight and fat, but may hurt performance in some sports while providing mixed effects on overall health.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Role Of A Ketogenic Diet On Body Composition, Physical Health, Psychosocial Well Being And Sports Performance In Athletes A Scoping Review
This review found that ketogenic diets may help athletes lose body fat and improve fat burning, but could harm performance and gut health.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Role Of A Ketogenic Diet On Body Composition, Physical Health, Psychosocial Well Being And Sports Performance In Athletes A Scoping Review (1)
This review found that ketogenic diets in athletes reduce body fat and weight but show mixed effects on athletic performance and some potential health concerns.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Role Of Carnitine In Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Other Related Diseases An Update
Carnitine, a naturally occurring compound, may help treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by improving how the liver processes fats and reducing inflammation.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Role Of Choline Deficiency In The Fatty Liver Phenotype Of Mice Fed A Low Protein, Very Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet
This mouse study found that ketogenic diets low in choline (an essential nutrient) can cause fatty liver disease, but adding choline back prevents this liver damage.
- Nutrition and Health
Role Of Dairy Foods In Weight Manag 2012 The American Journal Of Clinical Nu
This editorial reviews research on whether dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt help with weight management and metabolic health.
- Environment and Health
Role Of Dietary Fat In Ultraviolet Light Induced C
Research shows that dietary fat intake may increase the risk of skin cancer caused by ultraviolet light exposure from the sun.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Role Of Ketogenic Diets In Multiple Sclerosis And Related Animal Models An Updated Review
Early research suggests ketogenic diets may be safe and potentially helpful for managing multiple sclerosis symptoms, though more studies are needed.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Role Of Medium Chain Triglycerides (Axona®) In The Treatment Of Mild To Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
Research shows that medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) may help improve thinking and memory in some people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease by providing alternative brain fuel.
- Nutrition and Health
Role Of Metabolomics In Identification Of Biomarkers Related To Food Intake
Researchers are developing new blood and urine tests to objectively measure what people actually eat, since food diaries and surveys are often inaccurate.
- Nutrition and Health
Role Of Milk Micronutrients In Human Health
This review examines the vitamins and minerals in milk from different animals and explains why these micronutrients are essential for human health and nutrition.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Role Of The Heart In Lactate Shuttling
New research shows that lactate, previously thought to be a waste product that causes fatigue, actually serves as an important fuel that the heart uses and shares with other organs during exercise.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Role Of The Heart In Lactate Shuttling(1)
New research shows that lactate, once thought harmful, actually serves as an important energy source that the heart uses and shares with other organs during exercise.
- Heart Health
Rous Whipple Award Lecture. Atherosclerosis A Defense Mechanism Gone Awry
Atherosclerosis (artery-clogging plaque) develops when the body's natural defense and healing responses in blood vessel walls become excessive and harmful over time.
- Heart Health
Ruminant And Industrial Sources Of Trans Fat And Cardiovascular And Diabetic Diseases
This research explores how different sources of trans fats - from processed foods versus natural dairy and meat products - may have different effects on heart disease and diabetes risk.
- Nutrition and Health
S There Such A Thing As “Anti Nutrients” A Narrative Review Of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds
This research 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.
- Nutrition and Health
Safety And Efficacy Of Eucaloric Very Low Carb Diet (EVLCD) In Type 1 Diabetes A One Year Real Life Retrospective Experience
A study found that people with type 1 diabetes who switched to a very low-carb diet (under 50g carbs daily) had better blood sugar control and needed less insulin over one year.
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