Nutrients

Maternal vitamin D deficiency may accelerate fetal aging and impact newborn health

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New study reveals low maternal vitamin D levels may ‘fast-forward’ fetal biological clocks, raising questions about long-term health risks and prenatal care strategies. Research: Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Is a Risk Factor for Infants’ Epigenetic Gestational Age Acceleration at Birth in Japan: A Cohort Study. Image Credit: Fida Olga / Shutterstock In a recent study published in … Read more

Study reveals key antioxidant differences and health benefits

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Scientists show how Manuka and Ohia Lehua honey differ in their antioxidant potential, showing that while Manuka honey boasts higher phenolic content, Ohia Lehua honey excels in reducing oxidative stress and promoting antioxidant defenses. Study: Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Manuka Honey and Ohia Lehua Honey. Image Credit: Valentyn Volkov / Shuttersotck.com The use of … Read more

Gut microbes and the body work together to regulate fat metabolism

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Beneficial gut microbes and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and cholesterol levels, according to a new preclinical study by investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University’s Ithaca campus. The human body has co-evolved with the beneficial microbes that live in the gut (termed the microbiota), resulting … Read more

Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

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New research debunks myths around eggs and obesity, showing how moderate consumption supports health while highlighting the best cooking methods for maximum nutritional benefits. Study: Association between egg consumption and risk of obesity:a comprehensive review: EGG CONSUMPTION AND OBESITY. Image Credit: MasAnyanka / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the journal Poultry Science, researchers conducted a … Read more

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 vaccination is safe, with minimal changes to milk composition

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Cutting-edge research shows SARS-CoV-2 infection disrupts milk composition, but vaccines ensure safety for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Study: Associations between SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccination and Human Milk Composition: A Multi-Omics Approach. Image Credit: TORWAISTUDIO / Shutterstock In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, a group of researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory … Read more