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Mitochondria & Dietary Fat
Results of an experimental animal study clarifying the role of mitochondria in the processing and transport of dietary lipids were recently published in Nature. The gastrointestinal consequences of impaired mitochondrial function are not well understood, and this study was done to shed light on the specific role played by mitochondria in lipid processing, potentially leading…
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Dietary Patterns & Alzheimer’s
While the precise pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease remains a mystery, it’s hard to ignore that dietary and lifestyle factors may help to increase or decrease risk. A recent paper in Frontiers in Nutrition provided an overview of select dietary patterns and their potential to reduce risk for or delay the progression of Alzheimer’s.
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Diet & Longevity
A recent study has provided a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between diet and life expectancy. The scientists concluded that there is a high correlation between a good diet and a longer life expectancy with marked results. To maximize the benefits, the optimal diet should be adopted as early in life as possible.
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High Dietary Fiber Intake Improves Overall Health
A review of studies and trials conducted over the last 40 years has shown that there is a link between eating more dietary fiber and whole grains and a lower risk of non-communicable diseases such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and colorectal cancer.
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Study Reveals How Attitude Affects Eating Habits
A study on the time and effort people put into finding out about nutrition and seeking out nutritious food, and their dietary behavior has revealed that people who focus on positive outcomes are more likely to eat healthy food than those who only seek to prevent disease. The study was carried out on a national…