Ketogenic diet affects skin inflammation
By Katherine Shagoury Not all fats are equal in how they affect our skin, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Mice used in the study were fed...
Read MoreStudy finds high-fructose, high fat diet damages liver mitochondria
By Katherine Shagoury High levels of fructose in the diet inhibit the liver’s ability to properly metabolize fat, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism. In...
Read MoreNutritional interventions for psoriasis patients
By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Psoriasis is a T-cell mediated autoimmune disease affecting two to three percent of the population. The root causes of psoriasis may be many, but...
Read MoreControversial findings say no need to cut down on red, processed meat
By Katherine Shagoury Most people can continue to eat red and processed meat as they do now, according to new clinical guidelines published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers...
Read MoreStudy reports benefits, safety, of FODMAP diet for children
By Katherine Shagoury The low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) diet, a diet low in carbohydrates that trigger digestive symptoms like bloating and stomach pain, is a useful...
Read MoreAntioxidants in cheese may protect blood vessels from salt damage
By Katherine Shagoury Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new study by researchers at...
Read MoreNutrition therapy for recurrent candida overgrowth
By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is defined as four vaginal yeast infections in a one year period or three infections not associated with antibiotic use. ...
Read MorePoor diet caused blindness in young “fussy eater”
By Katherine Shagoury A poor diet caused a young patient’s blindness, according to a new case report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. According to the authors, nutritional optic...
Read More