Vitamin A Plays Key Role In The Human Body

In a recently-published study mapping the structure and function of the so-called “orphan” nuclear receptor TR4, Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) investigators suggest that Vitamin A may play a more direct role than was previously known in certain physiological functions including sperm cell formation and the development of the central nervous system…

Dukan Diet: French Food Faddism Or Long Term Diet?

There was the South Beach Diet, Atkins, Sonoma, Cabbage Soup and even the Buddah Diet. There is the Fennagold, Grapefruit Diet and Herbalife.

What Is Vitamin B3? What Is Niacin?

Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, vitamin PP, and nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Water soluble means it dissolves in water. Any niacin our body does not need is excreted in urine; it is not stored in the body, so we need to consume it daily

What Is Vitamin B2? What Is Riboflavin?

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, or additive E101 is an essential nutrient for human health. Riboflavin can be found in grains, plants and dairy products. Vitamin B2 is crucial for breaking down food components, absorbing other nutrients, and maintaining tissue.

Global Nutrition Conference Focuses On Nutrition For Healthy Aging

A distinguished panel of physicians and nutrition scientists from around the world met for the second annual Global Nutrition Transition Conference, which focused on the effects of changing worldwide dietary patterns on the aging process, specifically the role of nutrition in the health of the brain, skin, immune system and muscles as we age…

Which Type Of Selenium To Be Used For Cancer Prevention Adds To Controversy

Scientists are reporting that the controversy surrounding whether selenium can fight cancer in humans might come down to which form of the essential micronutrient people take…

What Is Vitamin A? What Does Vitamin A Do?

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, also known as retinol because it produces pigments in the eye’s retina. The eye needs a specific metabolite – retinal – a light-absorbing substance that is crucial for scotopic vision (low-light vision)

Gardening linked to increased vegetable consumption in older adults

A study of older adults has revealed some interesting nutritional benefits to gardening. Researchers compared fruit and vegetable consumption of older gardeners and non-gardeners, and investigated differences in fruit and vegetable consumption of long-term gardeners compared with newer gardeners. The results suggested that offering gardening “intervention” programs for older adults could be an effective way to improve vegetable and fruit consumption in the population.

Government Of Canada Delivers More Transparency On Food Safety Enforcement

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will now publish information about its compliance and enforcement activities being taken to protect the safety of the Canadian food, animal and plant supply. “Food safety is a top priority of the Government of Canada and we are listening to Canadians,” said Minister Ritz…

Think Before You Drink

Americans may like their drinks “sickeningly sweet” but a new labeling initiative may discourage us from pouring on the unnecessary calories, said Jessica Bartfield, MD, medical weight-loss specialist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. As of February, the front labels of packaged beverages now include the total number of calories in containers of 20 ounces or less…

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