Nutrition

Lab-grown beef cells have been genetically tweaked to produce beta-carotene, a precursor compound metabolized into vitamin A within a human body

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Lab-grown meat can be genetically enhanced with plant nutrients

Researchers have engineered bovine cells to produce lab-grown beef containing a plant nutrient that is converted into vitamin A in the human body. The researchers suggest lab-grown meats could be engineered to convey a broad assortment of health benefits.

As part of a new study, nearly 20,000 subjects were followed for over five years with no detectable differences in depression or mood between placebo and vitamin D groups

Health & Wellbeing

Large clinical trial affirms vitamin D does not prevent depression

The results of the largest clinical trial ever conducted into the relationship between vitamin D and depression suggest the vitamin does not improve mood or prevent depression. The trial did not investigate subjects with pre-existing vitamin D deficiencies.

Oysters are already nutritious, but a diet of the "vitamin bullets" reportedly makes them even more so

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Super-supplemented shellfish found to be rich in vitamins

Although ingesting nutrients in tablet form is better than nothing, nutrients are best absorbed if they're part of the foods we eat. With that in mind, scientists have created a supplement for shellfish that boosts their nutritional content.

The new test measures 46 metabolites, helping physicians better understand how effective a particular dietary strategy may be for each individual patient

Health & Wellbeing

New urine test can tell if you are on the best diet for your body

A test detecting metabolites in urine can effectively measure not only the quality of one’s nutritional intake but whether they're on the best diet for their specific metabolism. The test could help clinicians generate personalized dietary advice.

An artist's impression of microparticles containing nutrients

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Thwarting malnutrition by adding nutrient-loaded microcapsules to food

To help reduce malnutrition in developing countries – or places where people are reluctant to change their eating habits – researchers at MIT have fortified staple foods like flour with new microparticles containing nutrients like vitamin A and iron.

A new study has examined how cooking food alters the gut microbiome

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Scientists study effect of cooked vs raw food on gut microbiome

New research has revealed our gut microbiome dynamically responds in different ways to the same foods, depending on whether they are consumed cooked or raw.

The divisive conclusion of a new study that there is little health benefit to reducing red meat consumption has been called "irresponsible and unethical" by some scientists

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Controversial red meat study causes division among scientists

A series of systematic reviews is controversially suggesting there is little to no evidence that eating red or processed meat significantly increases risk of heart disease, diabetes, or cancer.

The lack of whole grains in the paleo diet could be particularly problematic

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Paleo diet may increase risk of heart disease

Also known as the "caveman diet," the increasingly-popular paleo diet is claimed to be good for weight loss, gut health, blood pressure control, and other factors. According to new research, however, it may also boost the risk of heart disease.

Another large-scale study has found if you are otherwise healthy then vitamin supplements do not do much other than deliver expensive urine

Health & Wellbeing

Massive meta-study finds most vitamin supplements have no effect on lifespan or heart health

A massive umbrella study, encompassing 277 clinical trials, into the effects of nutritional supplements and dietary interventions has concluded almost all vitamin and mineral supplements play no role in protecting from cardiovascular disease, or extending one’s lifespan.

Each daily dose of the Women First supplement weighs less than an ounce

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Cheap supplement helps produce bigger babies

Low birth weight is one of the leading causes of infant mortality, and it's more common in impoverished regions where pregnant women may not receive enough nutrition. A recent study, however, suggests that an inexpensive dietary supplement could be used to address the problem.

Prof. Herry Utomo evaluates the growth of new generations of high-protein rice lines

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New-and-improved protein-rich rice has higher yields

According to the ASA, it's an unfortunate fact that many people in developing nations don't get enough protein in their diets. What they often do get a lot of, however, is rice. So, scientists have improved upon a type of rice that has over 50 percent more protein than regular varieties.

When we eat vegetables from the Brassica genus, our guts produce a chemical now identified as reducing inflammation in our intestines

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Scientists may have uncovered exactly how eating certain vegetables can prevent colon cancer

Newsflash - eating vegetables is good for you! OK, so this may not exactly be new information, but a new study has revealed for the first time one of the key biological mechanisms at play explaining how chemicals produced by some vegetables can prevent cancer and colon inflammation.