Nutrition

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Emory University has defined for the first time how metal ions bind to amyloid fibrils in the brain in a way that appears toxic to neurons. Amyloid fibrils are linked to the development of neurodegenerative

van der Mei IA, Ponsonby AL, Engelsen O, Pasco JA, McGrath JJ, Eyles DW, Blizzard L, Dwyer T, Lucas R, Jones G. The High Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency across Australian Populations Is Only Partly Explained by Season and Latitude. Environ Health

A team of chemists has developed a mathematical computer model to measure the "heat" inside a chili pepper, a process that could provide quicker and cheaper information to certain food and drug industries.

Dr. Milne presented data which showed that SRT501, Sirtris' proprietary formulation of resveratrol, reduces glucose and improves insulin sensitivity in multiple pre-clinical models of Type 2 Diabetes. Dr. Milne also presented pharmacokinetic (PK) data fro

Drinking more than one soda a day -- even if it's the sugar-free diet kind -- is associated with an increased incidence of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors linked to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, a study finds

Suominen MH, Hosia Randell HM, Muurinen S, Peiponen A, Routasalo P, Soini H, Suur Uski I, Pitkala KH.

Reinehr T, de Sousa G, Alexy U, Kersting M, Andler W. Vitamin D status and parathyroid hormone in obese children before and after weight loss. Eur J Endocrinol. 2007 Aug;157(2):225-32. PMID: 17656603 [PubMed - in process]

The study of 50,000 women states that eating Grapefruit can increase the risk of breast cancer. The fruit is believed to boost blood levels of estrogen, the hormone associated with increased risk of the illness

Since flaxseeds contain cyanogenic compounds that break down into isothiocyanates, which are considered goitrogenic, should I not consume them if I have hypothyroid

Similar to spinach and beets with a flavor that is bitter, pungent and slightly salty, Swiss chard is truly one of the vegetable valedictorians with its exceptionally impressive list of health promoting nutrients. Although Swiss chard is available through

Swiss chard is one of the super foods rich in many nutrients, including anti-oxidants. We have created this recipe so you can eat it often with many meals. The simple dressing complements it very well. When the chard is fresh it needs nothing else to be d