Traditional Japanese Diet May Benefit NAFLD Patients
A study published in Nutrients shows that a diet comprising soy products, seafood, and other Japanese staples may benefit people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Jerry Shaver
Plastic Particles Alter Sex Hormones
While most research has focused on plastic additives like BPA, a study in Particle and Fiber Technology found that base plastics like nylon can produce endocrine-disrupting effects.
Vitamin D Helps Allergic Asthma
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that children and adults who took vitamin D had less severe allergy symptoms.
Gut Bacteria May Cause Weaker Responses to Covid Vaccine
According to a study in Communications Biology, gut bacteria that break down a sugar called fucose could be hampering the effectiveness of the Covid mRNA vaccine.
Curcumin Supplements Show Weight-Loss Benefits
A research review in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that curcumin supplementation is associated with reductions in BMI, weight, and waist circumference.
Study Finds that Majority of Prenatal Supplements Fall Short
A study in the April 2023 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that 99 percent of prenatal supplements don’t provide adequate doses of the nutrients pregnant women need.
High Blood Pressure in Your 30s May Mean Dementia in Your 70s
A study published in JAMA Network Open finds that young people with high blood pressure tend to have worse brain health when they grow older.
Intermittent Fasting May Reduce Risk of Type-2 Diabetes
A new study in Nature Medicine shows that a time-restricted, intermittent fasting diet lowered the risk of diabetes more than a reduced-calorie diet.
Sleep Problems Increase Risk of Stroke
A study published in Neurology finds that sleep issues ranging from excessive snoring to prolonged napping can increase the risk of having a stroke.
Bone Health Linked to Brain Health
A study published in Neurology finds that people with low bone density have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with higher bone density.
