New research reveals how trace metals mothers are exposed to during pregnancy can shape their babies’ gut bacteria, metabolic pathways, and even antibiotic resistance, potentially influencing lifelong health. Study: Prenatal exposure to trace elements impacts mother-infant gut microbiome, metabolome and resistome during the first year of life. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more
Want to sharpen your mind and lower blood pressure? Study reveals how a daily strawberry habit could help—but there’s a catch. Study: Strawberries modestly improve cognition and cardiovascular health in older adults. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers investigated whether strawberries improve cardiovascular health … Read more
While manganese is an essential mineral involved in many bodily functions, both deficiency and excessive exposure can cause health issues. Maintaining a balanced diet typically provides sufficient manganese for most individuals; however, high levels of exposure can be toxic, particularly to the central nervous system. Chronic manganese exposure may result in a condition known as … Read more