Mission Viejo, CA—A study performed on 31 overweight and obese men and women found that eating avocados for breakfast lead to improved glycemic and lipoprotein profiles, as well as improved flow mediated dilation, compared to a control meal. Those who ate a whole avocado tended to have lower concentrations of triglyceride-rich...
Adelaide, South Australia— Obese women in a study at the University of Adelaide experienced weight loss and improved health by fasting intermittently while following a strictly controlled food formula. Dr. Amy Hutchison, lead author from the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), said in...
Newton, MA—A press release from the Silent Spring Institute points to research suggesting certain consumer behaviors—including flossing with certain dental floss brands—can contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS chemicals, according to the release, are water- and grease-proof substances linked to numerous...
Corvallis, OR— A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, according to researchers from Oregon State University (OSU). The findings, published in Redox Biology and covered in a report by Science Daily, suggest that a diet...
A study led by Cornell found that Midwest agriculture is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, according to reporting on the University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences website. The study, led by Ariel Ortiz-Bobea and titled Growing climatic sensitivity of U.S. agriculture linked to technological change and regional specialization, was published...
Two studies published in November have addressed the issue of inflammation due to obesity. "Ginger Extract Ameliorates Obesity and Inflammation via Regulating MicroRNA-21/132 Expression and AMPK Activation in White Adipose Tissue," by Seunghae Kim et al., looked at the effects of ginger on inflammation; the other study, "Tart Cherry Reduces Inflammation in...
A new study published in Nutrients looked at the effect of encapsulated nutrients on satiety. Researchers acknowledged previous research that found that infusing nutrients into the distal small intestine inhibits food intake and enhances satiety by activating an intestinal brake, and attempted to imitate the results using orally ingested microencapsulated...
A new study looked at the antioxidant effects of Hydroxytyrosol, a phenol found in olive leaves, and vitamin E on pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and found that it had potential as a treatment. The trial was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Results were assessed by improvement of oxidative-stress parameters...
Reus, Spain—INC International Nut and Dried Fruit Council announced in a press release new evidence suggesting that dried fruit might help lower blood sugar response. Dried fruits, according to the press release, have a low to moderate glycemic index (GI), and have been shown to improve blood glucose control in...
Hoboken, NJ—Robuvit is shown in new research to enhance sleep quality for those who suffer from insomnia, according to a press release made by Horphag Research. Robuvit is a natural antioxidant made from French oak wood extract. According to the press release, insomnia is one of the most common sleep...
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