A diet lacking in zinc is detrimental to human and animal health

Even moderate zinc deficiency is bad for digestion.The trace element zinc has an impact on the essential metabolic functions of most living organisms.

Barley lowers not one but two types of ‘bad cholesterol’, review suggests

Eating barley or foods containing barley significantly reduced levels of two types of “bad cholesterol” associated with cardiovascular risk, a St. Michael’s Hospital research paper has found.

Rehydrating with soda on a hot day may worsen dehydration

Rat study finds that soft drinks may increase dehydration and associated kidney injury.Repeated heat-related dehydration has been associated with increased risk of chronic kidney damage in mice.

Mediterranean diet high in vegetable fats ‘benefits weight as much as low-fat diet’

Researchers suggest a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetable fats is comparable to a low-fat diet when it comes to weight loss and waist circumference.

Copper is key in burning fat

Berkeley scientist says results could provide new target for obesity research.A new study is further burnishing copper’s reputation as an essential nutrient for human physiology.

Intervention reduces rates of overweight tots by half

Mothers who practiced responsive parenting – including reacting promptly and appropriately to hunger and fullness cues – were less likely to have overweight babies at their one-year checkup than…

Green tea compound could help treat Down syndrome

Researchers suggest a compound in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate may improve cognitive function for people with Down syndrome.

Mediterranean diet high in healthy fat does not lead to weight gain, according to randomized trial

Eating a non-calorie restricted Mediterranean diet high in vegetable fats such as olive oil or nuts does not lead to significant weight gain compared to a low-fat diet, according to a large randomized trial. The study suggests that current health guidelines that recommend a low-fat, low-calorie diet create unnecessary fear of healthy fats present in a Mediterranean diet, which have known health benefits.

Could dietary fiber be key to successful aging?

A study that followed older adults finds those whose diet had the most fiber had the best odds of remaining disease- and disability-free 10 years later.

Dietary supplement may prevent and reverse severe damage to aging brain, research suggests

A dietary supplement containing a blend of thirty vitamins and minerals – all natural ingredients widely available in health food stores – has shown remarkable anti-aging properties that can…

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