Lifestyle modification is an important part of CVD (cardiovascular disease) prevention, particularly in the large proportion of the population with a low ten-year risk, but high lifetime risk. The NCEP (National Cholesterol Education Program) recommends consuming 5-10g of viscous soluble dietary fibre daily to lower LDL cholesterol. Oats are an important source of soluble fibre,
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Although metabolic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of COVID-19, as well as an increased risk of experiencing serious symptoms once infected, the impact of diet on these risks is unknown. In a recent study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in
Chichi Okafor, a 30-year-old Nigerian woman, unexpectedly became pregnant again before her daughter turned six months old. Although Okafor knew about using condoms to prevent unwanted pregnancies, she felt powerless. “My husband does not like it, so we resorted to the withdrawal method,” Okafor says. “I am three months pregnant. It has been hell juggling
Many consumers seek technology to support weight management efforts. Fortunately, there are many free and paid versions of nutrition smartphone apps that possess an abundance of features dedicated to dietary intake, anthropometrics, and physical activity. Unfortunately, they are notably devoid of content features dedicated to behavior change according to a new study in the Journal
NPA: Setting safety limit on CBD key part of regulatory process A number of critics of our industry are calling for Congress to grant FDA new regulatory powers and authorities, such as mandatory product listing. Some are even calling for “DSHEA 2.0.” Making matters worse, some industry representatives are buying into the notion that FDA
Kaleido Biosciences develops what it calls ‘synthetic glycans’ with the aim to affect the microbiomes of consumers. Glycan is another word for polysaccharide. Kaleido also uses the term oligosaccharide as a keyword to refer to its research. The molecules have received more attention in the past decade, with a 2012 report for the National Academies
Good sleep-time recovery is associated with a health-promoting diet and health-promoting eating habits, as well as with lower consumption of alcohol, according to a new study investigating psychological and physiological well-being among working-age Finnish adults. The association of physiological recovery with nutrition has been studied only scarcely. Published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine and
The September 2021 issue of Clinical Practice Highlights is now available. Here’s what’s inside: Just Published! ASPEN Position Paper on Photoprotection of PN for Premature Infants Available Now! Clinician Handbook for Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams New! Best Practices and Troubleshooting PN Administration Video Diagnostic Code for Pediatric Feeding Disorder Just Released! Podcasts Highlighting Abstracts from ASPEN21
Researchers in the United States and Japan have provided novel insights into the pathologic mechanisms underlying coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that may aid the identification of potential diagnostic biomarkers and treatment targets. The team conducted a gene co-expression network analysis that identified three important gene clusters or “modules” that were closely related to COVID-19. The
Biliary atresia is the largest cause of end-stage liver fibrosis in children and the main reason children need liver transplants. Despite many years of worldwide research, scientists have not yet found a way to prevent the condition. Now, a study led by liver experts at Cincinnati Children’s reveals new details about the disease that point
New research from the University of Southampton shows that removing confectionery and other unhealthy products from checkouts and the end of nearby aisles and placing fruit and vegetables near store entrances prompts customers to make healthier food purchases. The study, led by Dr Christina Vogel, Principal Research Fellow in Public Health Nutrition and Janis Baird,
While authorities in Uttar Pradesh are narrowing down on dengue as the ‘mystery disease’ behind the deaths of more than 50 people, mostly children, in the last fortnight, they are not ruling out scrub typhus or other monsoon-related infections. Navneet Sehgal, additional chief secretary in charge of information, told a press conference in the state
Researchers have found further evidence that exercise during pregnancy is good not only for mothers but also for their offspring. In research presented at the ‘virtual’ European Respiratory Society International Congress today (Sunday), Dr Hrefna Katrin Gudmundsdottir said that a study of 814 babies had, for the first time, showing a link between lower lung
The COVID-19 pandemic emptied many offices, and there are some indications the exodus isn’t temporary. The American Psychological Association points to a 2020 survey by PwC that shows more than half of U.S. employees expect to continue working from home at least one day a week. So, what does that mean for employers? University of
American Metabolix joins GenTech’s rapidly growing nutrition portfolio, which already includes brands and and businesses, including Sinfit Nutrition, Fizzique, MPB Snacks, NXT Bar, Nature Soothie, and Yourganics. Founded in 2012 by Jason Duran and Markus Trillsch, American Metabolix products have sold in over 550 brick and mortar locations across multiple countries, including the United States,
Data published in Gut Microbes indicated that six weeks of supplementation with 500 mg of omega-3 (providing 165 mg of EPA and 110 mg DHA) led to significant increases in Coprococcus spp. and Bacteroides spp, while decreases were also observed for Collinsella spp., which is associated with fatty-liver. “In this study, we report small, consistent
Mile High Labs, based in Broomfield CO, opened its new plant in 2019. The company, which at that time had been freshly capitalized, took over an idle 400,000 square facility that had previously been used by pharmaceutical company Novartis to manufacture the drug Xanax. At the time of the facility’s unveiling, Mile High Labs (MHL)
ProbioticsSmart LLC, based in Menomonie, WI, operates the brand 24hr Supplements. A number of experts at the company were listed as authors in a new review on metal-curcumin complexes that featured the company’s hero ingredient. The new research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, or diferuloylmethane, is the main active constituent
After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a study at örebro University, there is, however, a precursor to the disease already several years before its onset. “This is the first time that research has been able to identify, in detail, the type
After an extensive scientific review, EFSA has published its decision that pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila is considered safe as a food ingredient.The decision is a pivotal milestone for applicant A-Mansia Biotech, Belgium-based microbiome spinoff from Wageningen University, The Netherlands, which submitted its application for authorisation of the ingredient as a Novel Food to in October 2019.This makes
People who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after one or two vaccine doses had significantly lower odds of severe disease or hospitalization than unvaccinated people, according to a large-scale study investigating COVID-19 breakthrough infections published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. Researchers also found that the odds of experiencing long COVID (illness lasting 28 days or
Researchers say individualized fiber recommendations may soon be possible The new research was conducted by researchers from the Department of Gastroenterology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. The research was published in the journal Gut, which is one of the British Medical Journal publications. The researchers noted that the amount of data available on different
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