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- Heart Health
Animal And Plant Protein And Mortality Risk
A large study found that neither animal nor plant protein intake was associated with increased risk of death from heart disease, cancer, or other causes.
- Heart Health
Animal And Plant Protein Usual Intakes Are Not Adversely Associated With All Cause Mortality Risk
A large study found that eating either animal or plant protein is not linked to higher risk of death from any cause, including heart disease or cancer.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Animal Protein Intake Is Inversely Associated With Mortality In Older Adults The InCHIANTI Study
A 20-year study of older Italian adults found that eating more animal protein was linked to lower risk of death, challenging previous research favoring plant proteins.
- Nutrition and Health
Animal Proteins As Important Contributors To A Healthy Human Diet
Animal proteins provide high-quality amino acids that support health, especially for vulnerable groups, but should be consumed in moderation to avoid increased disease risk.
- Nutrition and Health
Animal Proteins As Important Contributors To A Healthy Human Diet
Animal proteins provide high-quality amino acids that support health and metabolism, but moderation is key since excessive intake may increase disease risk.
- Environment and Health
Animal Source Foods Sustainability Problem Or Malnutrition 2020 Global Foo
This research argues that animal foods like meat, dairy, and eggs are essential for preventing malnutrition in developing countries, despite environmental concerns about livestock farming.
- Nutrition and Health
Animal Source Foods In Healthy, Sustainable, And Ethical Diets
This research review argues that animal foods like meat and dairy provide important nutrients for human health and shouldn't be drastically limited despite environmental and ethical concerns.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Anserine Carnosine Supplementation Suppresses The Expression Of The Inflammatory Chemokine CCL24 In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells From Elderly People
A supplement combining two amino acids, anserine and carnosine, helped reduce inflammation markers and preserve memory in older adults over three months.
- Nutrition and Health
Anti Inflammatory And Pro Inflammatory Adipokine Profiles In Children On Vegetarian And Omnivorous Diets
Children eating vegetarian diets showed healthier inflammation patterns in their blood compared to children eating meat-containing diets.
- Nutrition and Health
Anti Nutrients Composition And Mineral Analysis Of Allium Cepa (onion) Bulbs
Nigerian researchers analyzed onions and found they contain beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium while having low levels of compounds that could interfere with nutrient absorption.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Anti Oxidant And Anti Inflammatory Activity Of Ketogenic Diet New Perspectives For Neuroprotection In Alzheimer’s Disease
Research suggests the ketogenic diet may protect brain cells from damage in Alzheimer's disease by reducing harmful inflammation and cellular stress.
- Nutrition and Health
Antimicrobial Activity Of Thyme Tymus Vulgaris And Oregano 2015 Procedia
Researchers found that essential oils from thyme and oregano showed strong antibacterial effects against harmful bacteria commonly found in food, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
- Nutrition and Health
Antinutritive Effects Of Wheat Germ Agglutinin And Other N Acetylglucosamine Specific Lectins
Research found that wheat germ agglutinin, a protein in wheat, can damage the intestinal lining and reduce protein absorption when consumed in significant amounts.
- Nutrition and Health
Antioxidant Role Of L Carnitine In A Model Of Oxidative Stress
Researchers found that L-carnitine supplementation helped protect rats' livers from damage caused by eating too much fructose (fruit sugar).
- Nutrition and Health
Antioxidant Role Of L Carnitine In An Experimental Model Of Oxidative Stress Induced By Increased Fructose Consumption
This study found that L-carnitine supplements helped protect rats' livers from damage caused by eating too much fructose (fruit sugar).
- Heart Health
ApoC III Content Of ApoB Containing Lipoproteins Is Associated With Binding To The Vascular Proteoglycan Biglycan
Researchers found that cholesterol particles containing higher levels of a protein called apoC-III are more likely to stick to artery walls, potentially increasing heart disease risk.
- Heart Health
APOC3 Loss Of Function Mutations, Remnant Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, And Cardiovascular Risk Mediation And Meta Analyses Of 137 895 Individuals Anders B. Wulff, Børge G. Nordestgaard, Anne Tybjærg Hansen
People with genetic mutations that reduce APOC3 protein have 40% lower risk of heart disease, likely due to lower triglycerides and remnant cholesterol levels.
- Brain and Nerve Health
ApoE4 Impairs Neuron Astrocyte Coupling Of Fatty Acid Metabolism
People with the ApoE4 gene variant have disrupted fat processing between brain cells, which may contribute to increased Alzheimer's disease risk.
- Heart Health
Apolipoprotein B Containing Lipoproteins In Atherogenesis
This research explains how certain cholesterol-carrying particles called apoB lipoproteins get trapped in artery walls and trigger the inflammatory process that builds dangerous plaques.
- Heart Health
Appearance Of Lipid Laden Intima And Neovascularization After Implantation Of Bare Metal Stents Extended Late Phase Observation By Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography
Researchers found that bare metal heart stents develop fatty deposits and new blood vessels over time, which may increase the risk of future heart problems.
- Gut Health
Application Of The Clustering Technique To Multiple Nutritional Factors Related To Inflammation And Disease Progression In Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers used advanced analysis to identify patterns between gut bacteria byproducts, inflammation markers, and nutritional status in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
- Nutrition and Health
Applying A Nutrition Security Lens To The Dietary Guidelines For Americans To Address Metabolic Health
Researchers argue that U.S. dietary guidelines should include lower-carbohydrate eating patterns as an official option to better address diabetes, heart disease, and other metabolic health problems.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Archaeological Evidence For Two Separate Dispersals Of Neanderthals Into Southern Siberia
Archaeological evidence reveals that Neanderthals migrated to southern Siberia in at least two separate waves, with the later group originating from eastern Europe around 59,000-49,000 years ago.
- Gut Health
Are Carnivore Digestive Separation Mechanisms Revealed On Structure Rich Diets
Researchers found that dogs fed whole prey produce two distinct types of stool - firm and soft - suggesting their digestive systems may separate different food components similar to plant-eating animals.
- Nutrition and Health
Are More Environmentally Sustainable Diets With Less Meat And Dairy Nutritionally Adequate
Dutch researchers found that replacing all meat and dairy with plant foods reduces environmental impact by 40% but may cause deficiencies in key nutrients like vitamin B12, zinc, and calcium.
- Heart Health
Are Serum Concentrations Of Vitamin B 12 Causally Rela 2018 The American Jou
This study found that vitamin B12 levels in the blood are likely not a cause of weight gain or most heart disease risk factors, contrary to what previous studies suggested.
- Hormone Health
Artesunate Induced Testicular Injury Oil From Sel
Researchers found that a blend of spice oils may protect male fertility from damage caused by artesunate, an anti-malaria medication that can harm testosterone production.
- Nutrition and Health
Assessing The Nutrient Composition Of A Carnivore Diet A Case Study Model
Researchers analyzed the nutritional content of carnivore diets (eating only animal products) and found they provide some nutrients well but lack others like vitamin C and fiber.
- Heart Health
Assessing The Respective Contributions Of Dietary Flavanol 2018 The American
Researchers found that epicatechin, a specific compound in cocoa, is responsible for cocoa's heart-healthy benefits like improved blood vessel function and lower blood pressure.
- Nutrition and Health
Assessing Validity Of Self Reported Dietary Intake Within A Mediterranean Diet Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Among US Firefighters
Researchers studied whether firefighters accurately reported their Mediterranean diet eating habits by comparing their food diaries to blood and urine tests that show what they actually consumed.
- Nutrition and Health
Assessment Of A Personalized Approach To Predicting Postprandial Glycemic Responses To Food Among Individuals Without Diabetes
Researchers found that personalized models considering individual factors like gut bacteria predict blood sugar responses to food much better than just counting calories or carbs.
- Heart Health
Assessment Of Adverse Effects Attributed To Statin Therapy In Product Labels A Meta Analysis Of Double Blind Randomised Controlled Trials
A large study found that most side effects listed on statin medication labels are not actually caused by the statins themselves.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Assessment Of Energy Expenditure Associated With Phy 2003 The American Journ
This study found that obese teenagers burn more calories overall but spend significantly less time doing moderate exercise and sports compared to their non-obese peers.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Assessment Of Energy Expenditure Associated With Phy 2003 The American Journ(1)
Obese teenagers burn more calories during activities than lean teens due to their higher body weight, but they spend much less time being physically active overall.
- Nutrition and Health
Assoc Between Vit K And Metabolic Syndrome
A 10-year study found that people who consumed higher amounts of menaquinones (a form of vitamin K) had a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
- Nutrition and Health
Assoc Of Vit K2 With Glyeaemic Status
A study found that people with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of vitamin K2, especially when their blood sugar is poorly controlled.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Association Between Consumption Of Ultraprocessed Foods And Cognitive Decline
A large Brazilian study found that people who ate more ultraprocessed foods experienced faster cognitive decline and memory problems over 8 years of follow-up.
- Gut Health
Association Between Dietary Factors And Constipation In Adults Living In Luxembourg And Taking Part In The ORISCAV LUX 2 Survey
A study of adults in Luxembourg found that eating more grains and healthy fats was linked to less constipation, while consuming more sugary foods was associated with more constipation.
- Heart Health
Association Between Fish Consumption, Long Chain Omega 3 Fatty Acids, And Risk Of Cerebrovascular Disease Systematic Review And Meta Analysis
This large study found that eating fish 2-5 times per week may reduce stroke risk by 6-12%, but omega-3 supplements showed no clear protective benefit.
- Skin and Hair Health
Association Between Metabolic Syndrome And Prevalent Skin Diseases
A large research study found that people with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) are over three times more likely to have common skin diseases.
- Heart Health
Association Between Salt Sensitivity And Insulin Concentrations In Patients With Hypertension
A study of Ecuadorian adults found that women following lower-carbohydrate diets had better blood pressure control and blood sugar levels compared to high-carb, low-fat diets.
- Heart Health
Association Between Statin Associated Myopathy And Skeletal Muscle Damage
Researchers studied whether statin medications that cause muscle pain and weakness actually damage muscle tissue at the cellular level.
- Nutrition and Health
Association Between Sugar Sweetened Beverage Intak
A 20-year study of 100,000 women found that drinking 7+ servings per week of regular soda was linked to higher risks of death from all causes and cancer.
- Heart Health
Association Between The Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) Index And Increased Blood Pressure In Normotensive Subjects A Population Based Study
Researchers found that people with higher TyG index scores (calculated from blood sugar and triglyceride levels) had an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, even when starting with normal blood pressure.
- Heart Health
Association Between Total, Processed, Red And White Meat Consumption And All Cause, CVD And IHD Mortality A Meta Analysis Of Cohort Studies
This large study found that eating processed meats increases risk of death from heart disease and all causes, while red meat shows a weaker link to heart disease deaths.
- Heart Health
Association Between Triglyceride Glucose Index And Arterial Stiffness And Coronary Artery Calcification A Systematic Review And Exposure Effect Meta Analysis
Researchers found that higher levels of the TyG index (a blood test measuring triglycerides and glucose) are linked to increased artery stiffness and calcium buildup in heart arteries.
- Heart Health
Association Between Triglyceride To High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio And Prediabetes A Cross Sectional Study In Chinese Non Obese People With A Normal Range Of Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Higher ratios of triglycerides to "good" HDL cholesterol are linked to increased risk of prediabetes, even in non-obese people with normal "bad" cholesterol levels.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Association Between Triglycerides And Residual Cardiovascular Risk In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Established Cardiovascular Disease (From The Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 Diabetes [BARI 2D] Trial)
This study found that higher triglyceride levels significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death in people with both type 2 diabetes and existing heart disease.
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