Intermittent fasting potential preventative approach for diabetes
By Katherine Shagoury Mice on an intermittent fasting regimen exhibited lower pancreatic fat, revealing a mechanism by which pancreatic fat could contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, according...
Read MoreNew case study shows Crohn’s remission achieved with plant-based diet
By Katherine Shagoury Eating a plant-based diet may be an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease, according to a new case study published in the journal Nutrients. The case study followed a man in...
Read MoreSoy shows consistent heart-healthy benefits
By Katherine Shagoury There is a consistent cholesterol-lowering effect for soy protein, according to new research by the University of Toronto in Ontario and published in the Journal of the...
Read MoreGut microbes may prevent, reverse, food allergy
By Katherine Shagoury The national epidemic of food allergy may be caused by the absence of certain beneficial bacteria in the human gut, according to a new study by scientists...
Read MoreLow-carb diet improves metabolic syndrome in some cases
By Katherine Shagoury A low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they don’t lose any weight, according to a new study...
Read MoreFibromyalgia patients show variations in microbiome composition, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury There is a correlation between fibromyalgia chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome, according to a new study published in the journal Pain. The research was...
Read MoreFDA issues final guidance for listing added sugars on single-ingredient products
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance on the declaration of added sugars on honey, maple syrup, and other single-ingredient sugars, syrups, and certain cranberry...
Read MoreNutritional considerations for dry eye syndrome symptom management
By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP Nutritional intervention in the management of chronic disease is well-established and commonly recommended. However, using nutrition related strategies to manage the symptoms of eye...
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