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Gut health in modern infancy impacts children’s immune health

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“Many babies born today, even under otherwise healthy conditions, are starting life with a microbiome that is fundamentally different from what human biology evolved to expect,” she told NutraIngredients. “This microbial gap is now linked to higher risks of allergies, immune-related conditions and other health challenges, making early microbiome restoration a central challenge—and opportunity—of modern … Read more

Protein-enriched vegetarian soups aids mobility, nutrition in seniors

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Conducted over 12 weeks, the study offered a promising and simple dietary approach to tackling muscle loss — also known as sarcopenia — among community-dwelling seniors. This applied specifically to those who followed vegetarian diets or struggled to meet protein intake requirements. The findings emphasise the effectiveness of a plant-based intervention in improving mobility, physical … Read more