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
Can rare sugars help control appetite and fight obesity? New research in mice suggests sweet solutions may lie in your gut hormones. Study: Abilities of Rare Sugar Members to Release Glucagon-like Peptide-1 and Suppress Food Intake in Mice. Image Credit: Love Employee / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Japan evaluated … Read more
Can a plant-based drink match milk for toddlers? New research reveals that most don’t—unless they’re specially fortified. Study: Replacing cow’s milk with plant-based drinks: consequences for nutrient intake of young children on a balanced diet in Germany. Image Credit: Cast Of Thousands / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, … Read more
New research uncovers how pairing intermittent fasting or low-calorie diets with high-intensity interval training can boost metabolism, burn fat, and enhance physical performance in postmenopausal women. Study: Influence of Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and the Orexinergic System in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study. Image Credit: pics five / Shutterstock.com A recent study published … Read more
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 29, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 2, titled “Diet, lifestyle and telomere length: using Copula Graphical Models on NHANES data.” Researchers Angelo M. Tedaldi, Pariya Behrouzi, and Pol Grootswagers from Wageningen University and Research used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to explore how diet and lifestyle affect … Read more
Obesity fast-forwards your biological clock—but science now shows a strict keto diet can roll it back. This breakthrough study reveals how shedding weight with VLCKD can actually slow or even reverse epigenetic aging by over six years. Study: Epigenetic Aging Acceleration in Obesity Is Slowed Down by Nutritional Ketosis Following Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD): A … Read more
From plate to pores: How the Mediterranean diet’s transformative power fights stubborn skin disorders—discover the science-backed strategies behind clearer skin and better health. Review: Plant-Based Foods for Chronic Skin Diseases: A Focus on the Mediterranean Diet. Image Credit: luigi giordano / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal Current Nutrition Reports, researchers discussed how following … Read more
Scientists investigate whether fermented dairy and probiotics can help prevent osteoporosis—do they hold the key to stronger bones or is the science still uncertain? Review: The Impact of Fermented Dairy Products and Probiotics on Bone Health Improvement. Image Credit: Crevis / Shutterstock A recent review in the Food Science of Animal Resources journal highlights the importance of … Read more
Hidden risks in plain sight: New research reveals how children with autism can suffer life-altering vitamin deficiencies despite appearing healthy, urging a rethink of routine nutritional screening. Review: The Increasing Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the U.S. and Its Implications for Pediatric Micronutrient Status: A Narrative Review of Case Reports and Series. Image Credit: Marko … Read more
Can eating more steak and burgers fix iron deficiency? New research reveals red meat’s power to lift hemoglobin levels in women—but there’s a catch. Study: Effect of Increasing Red Meat Intake on Iron Status in Adults with Normal and Suboptimal Iron Status: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies. Image Credit: Elena Eryomenko / Shutterstock … Read more