Kale bioaccessibility improves when paired with oil dressings, experts suggest
Oil-based dressings or sauces can enhance the absorption of beneficial carotenoids from kale, finds recent research. Researchers from the University of Missouri, US, point out that kale needs proper...
Vitamin C: Two kiwis a day shown to boost skin collagen and support cell renewal
According to a new “breakthrough” study, vitamin C intake directly influences collagen production and skin renewal. The publication in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals that consuming...
Gut metabolite linked to choline found to restore insulin sensitivity
International scientists have discovered a gut microbial metabolite that helps fight insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Trimethylamine (TMA) processes dietary choline and plays a key role in...
Vegan diet with “unhealthy” foods beats Mediterranean diet for weight loss
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has found that vegan diets with greater “unhealthy” plant-based foods have a greater weight loss effect than the Mediterranean diet. They saw that...
Experts urge nations to include children’s health in climate adaptation plans
Experts warn that climate change impacts on children’s health and nutrition are a global blind spot. They are calling for improved age-disaggregated nutrition data so that governments can better...
Scientists discover metabolites that shape risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes
Researchers have discovered metabolites that impact liver metabolism and insulin sensitivity. They travel from the intestine to the liver and then to the heart, from where they are spread to the rest...
“Unseen and unregulated” forever chemical in most EU cereals raises reprotoxic concerns
Cereals in Europe have been found to be contaminated with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) at alarming levels, according to the European Pesticide Action Network (PAN). This “forever chemical” is said to...
Three-quarters of global population is deficient in omega-3, signaling public health gap
Scientists are calling to increase omega-3 intake as their research concludes that 76% of the global population is not consuming the recommended levels. The study has identified available...
