According to a nationwide birth cohort study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, higher maternal fish intake before pregnancy links to a lower risk of early-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, while consuming fish during pregnancy associates with a reduced risk of late-onset cases among first-time mothers. Researchers tracking dietary patterns across more than 86,000 … Read more
Replacing sugar with non-nutritive sweeteners helps with weight management and does not increase cravings for sweet foods, according to a peer-reviewed review published in the journal Nutrients. To clear up conflicting public health advice regarding sugar alternatives, the investigation reviewed large-scale clinical trials under the direction of Eva Marija Čad (Wageningen University & Research and … Read more
Scorpion venom peptides are emerging as targeted drug candidates for inflammatory pathways and hepatitis viruses, according to a recent review published in the journal iLIVER. Researchers summarized how these molecules, sourced from over 2,700 documented scorpion species, target receptor proteins and voltage-gated ion channels to treat chronic inflammatory and hepatic disorders without the broad toxicity … Read more
According to Tufts University researchers, a colorless tomato compound called phytoene sharply reduces fatty liver disease in mice, helping explain why whole tomato powder often protects the liver more effectively than purified lycopene alone. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease affects up to 38 percent of U.S. adults. Why Lycopene Was Not the Whole Story Lycopene … Read more
Lifestyle factors like an unhealthy diet can worsen the effects of genetic causes of male infertility, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Human Reproduction. Led by Dr Jessica Dunleavy and Professor Moira O’Bryan from the University of Melbourne’s School of BioSciences, the research used a mouse model carrying defects in the M1AP gene to … Read more
According to a randomized clinical trial published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet reduces liver fat and improves insulin sensitivity significantly more than Mediterranean or plant-forward diets when participants achieve a comparable 10% weight loss. Researchers found that dietary macronutrient composition independently alters metabolic responses, yielding a 67% reduction in hepatic triglycerides … Read more
A very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet yields greater improvements in liver health and blood sugar control than high-carbohydrate or Mediterranean diet plans, even when all three diets result in identical amounts of weight loss, according to a randomized clinical trial published August 27 in Cell Metabolism. Clinical Trial Compares Three Diets for Obesity and Liver Health … Read more
According to a narrative review published in the journal Nutrients by researchers in Australia and Croatia, the long-debated J-shaped association between moderate wine consumption and lower all-cause mortality remains biologically plausible, though methodological differences heavily shape contemporary public health guidelines. Stockley, Arthur C. Ellison, and Mirela Boban synthesized studies published primarily between 1980 and March … Read more
While high-intensity workouts burn more calories per session, walking targets visceral fat pathways without triggering the intense hunger responses associated with running. Why Walking Outperforms Running for Fat Loss Goals For anyone who dreads spending hours at the gym, walking offers a manageable alternative with comparable body composition results. Cycling and resistance training burn more … Read more
A University of Toronto study published in The Journal of Nutrition reports that consuming three daily servings of full-fat dairy does not negatively impact body weight, body composition, or blood lipid levels in adults. Researchers found that participants who incorporated whole-fat dairy experienced lower blood pressure and increased intake of calcium, protein, and vitamin D. … Read more