Tag: nutrition research
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Nestlé Health Science Study Examines Fiber’s Impact on Gut Health
Groundbreaking Longitudinal Study Aims to Map How Lifestyle Shapes the Gut Microbiome Nestlé Health Science announced a landmark longitudinal study to investigate how lifestyle choices, with a focus on dietary fiber, influence the human microbiome over time. The initiative positions nutrition science at the forefront of personalized health, seeking to clarify the links between everyday…
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Nestlé Health Science Launches Landmark Study to Uncover the Impact of Lifestyle on Gut Health
Overview of the groundbreaking study Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in nutrition research, announced the launch of a landmark longitudinal study designed to uncover how lifestyle factors—chiefly dietary fiber—shape the human gut microbiome. The study aims to illuminate how daily choices related to diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress management influence gut health over…
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Nestlé Health Science Launches Landmark Study on Diet, Lifestyle, and Gut Health
Groundbreaking Study Aims to Decode the Gut Health Connection Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in nutrition science, announced a landmark longitudinal study to uncover how lifestyle choices—especially dietary fiber intake—shape the human microbiome and, in turn, overall gut health. The study, announced in Bridgewater, New Jersey, reflects a growing emphasis on personalized nutrition and…
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New Studies Tie Some Food Preservatives to Higher Diabetes and Cancer Risk
Preservatives and Public Health: What the Studies Show Two recent studies published in Nature Communications and The BMJ are drawing attention to the potential health implications of certain food preservatives. While the research does not prove causation, it strengthens concerns that long-term exposure to some additives could be linked to higher risks of type 2…
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Study Warns of Hidden Risks in Popular Sugar Substitutes, Alternatives
New findings stir debate over sugar substitutes A new study published in a leading scientific journal raises fresh questions about the safety of widely used sugar substitutes, focusing on sorbitol, a common ingredient in many “sugar-free” products. While these substitutes have long been touted as healthier alternatives to sugar, researchers caution that their effects on…
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Cheese and Dementia: Unpacking a Surprising Link in Recent Research
Overview: A Curious Connection Between Dairy and Dementia Emerging nutrition research has turned heads by suggesting a real, measurable link between certain dairy products and dementia risk. While this is far from a prescription for prevention, the findings highlight how everyday foods—like cheese and full-fat cream—could be associated with brain health in the long term.…
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Giving up butter and cheese for heart health? The case against cutting saturated fat
New findings challenge the old wisdom on saturated fat For decades, nutrition guidance has urged people to minimize saturated fats found in butter, cheese, and other animal products to lower heart disease risk. A wave of recent studies, however, is provoking a reevaluation: for many healthy adults, simply cutting butter and cheese may not translate…
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How to Get More Antioxidants from Real Food, Not Supplements
Understanding Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress Antioxidants are compounds that counter oxidants—reactive molecules that can damage the brain, DNA, proteins, and lipids in our cells. A healthy balance of antioxidants helps protect against oxidative stress, a condition linked to aging and a range of diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. While metabolism itself creates…
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Antioxidants: How Much You Need and How to Get Them
What antioxidants are and why they matter Antioxidants are compounds that counter oxidants—substances that can damage crucial cellular components such as proteins, lipids, and DNA. A key group, free radicals, are highly reactive oxidants that can contribute to inflammation and cellular wear over time. To support health, your body relies on a balance: enough antioxidants…
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Low-fat vegan diet reduces insulin use in type 1 diabetes
New findings suggest a low-fat vegan approach can help people with type 1 diabetes reclaim control over insulin usage A recent secondary analysis of a 2024 study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, published in BMC Nutrition, indicates that a low-fat vegan diet, which does not restrict calories or carbohydrates, could reduce the amount…