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Omega-3s possess antioxidant potential, says gene expression study
Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany. Fish oil supplements were associated with up-regulation of expression of antioxidative enzymes, and the down-regulation of pro-oxidative enzymes, with effects particularly notable in people with abnormal blood lipid profiles. “To the best of our [...]
Tomatoes Boosted Low HDL in Small Study
Consuming two midsize uncooked tomatoes daily for a month resulted in a mean 5 mg/dL gain in HDL cholesterol level in a randomized trial in patients with low HDL. A control group assigned to eat an equal quantity of cucumber – 300 g/day – saw no change in HDL, according to Dr. Daniel Cuevas Ramos [...]
Key to long-term weight loss for post-menopausal women may be more fruits and vegetables
Post-menopausal women often have a hard time losing weight. But, promising new research shows that there may be simple dietary considerations that may help shed pounds – and keep them off for good. What’s on the list of foods to avoid and items to chow down on? It’s relatively simple: Eating less sugar, meats and [...]
Dietary Fats and Risk of Sudden cardiac Death in Women
A new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that women eating too much saturated fatty acids may increase the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). The study led by Stephanie E Chiuve of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston and colleagues showed that those who had highest intake [...]
Duke study pinpoints breast milk benefit
It’s widely known that human milk makes for healthier infants than formula, but not all of the reasons are clear. Duke University Medical Center researchers may have just found one: Human milk promotes the growth of “biofilms” of beneficial bacteria that line the intestinal tract of healthy babies, helping digestion and the development of the [...]
Buckwheat flour improves nutrition and texture in gluten-free bread
Buckwheat flour significantly improves the nutritional and textural properties in gluten-free bread formulations, a study has found. Increased nutrition and texture in gluten-free breads with buckwheat flour, finds research Published in the journal Food Hydrocolloids the study investigated the role of buckwheat and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) on the bread-making properties of gluten-free formulations. The Italian [...]
Nutrition tied to improved sperm DNA quality in older men
A new study led by scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) found that a healthy intake of micronutrients is strongly associated with improved sperm DNA quality in older men. In younger men, however, a higher intake of micronutrients didn’t improve their sperm DNA. In an analysis of 80 [...]
Grape polyphenols backed for MetS benefits
Consumption of polyphenol-rich grape may offer heart health benefits for men with metabolic syndrome, according to new research data. The study – published in the Journal of Nutrition – evaluates the effects of grape polyphenols in people with metabolic syndrome (MetS) – revealing that consumption of a freeze dried whole-grape powder led to reductions in [...]
Weight Training May Help Lower Diabetes Risk in Men
Weight training alone or with aerobic exercise may lower diabetes risk in men, Harvard University research showed, while a German study found that physical activity keeps those with the disease alive longer. Lifting weights 30 minutes a day, five times a week, may reduce a man’s chance of developing Type 2 diabetes by as much [...]
Nutrition and your DNA: What is epigenetics?
You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” While there is truth behind that statement, epigenetics show diet may also influence your DNA and the DNA of future generations. That means, your grandchildren are what you eat. Now that’s a scary thought! Could your poor diet choices translate to health issues for your grandchildren? [...]
