A new study reveals that the rapid increase in the number of genes for starch-digesting enzymes over the last 12,000 years correlates with the spread of agriculture from the Middle East to Europe and the adoption of starchy foods. …
A modeling study suggests that more than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several essential micronutrients, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E. …
Higher intake of heme iron, found in red meat and other animal products, is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. …
A healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk. …
New research links a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly one low in added sugars, to a younger biological age at the cellular level. …
Eating a vegan diet for eight weeks is associated with reductions in biological age estimations based on DNA methylation levels—an epigenetic modification that alters gene expression without changing the DNA itself. …
Blood fat profiles confirm the health benefits of transitioning from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one abundant in plant-based unsaturated fats. …
A study involving over 50,000 individuals from around the world reveals higher levels of the gut microbe Blastocystis in people who have better cardiometabolic health and follow a healthier diet. …
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet after a cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced mortality, especially from cardiovascular disease. …
Researchers simulated personalized responses to diet mediated by the gut microbiome, predicting individual-specific rates of health-promoting short-chain fatty acid production in response to various dietary factors. …
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