Breast cancer: Reducing this amino acid could make drugs more effective

New research in cell cultures and mice reveals a surprising link between the essential amino acid leucine and resistance to tamoxifen in breast cancer.

What is the difference between animal and plant proteins?

To function, the body needs protein.

What are the benefits of barley water?

Barley is a great source of fiber and contains many other essential minerals, including magnesium, manganese, and selenium. In this article, we look at the benefits of barley water and how to make this nutritious beverage.

How cinnamon can help you to burn holiday fat

New research reveals how the essential oil that gives cinnamon its unique flavor and smell makes fat cells burn energy instead of storing it.

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.

Eliminating fungi that attack produce with oregano and eucalyptus oil

Researchers at the National University of Mexico (UNAM) have demonstrated the anti-fungal in vitro activity of the essential oil of oregano and eucalyptus in a vapor phase, which have already…

High cholesterol, triglycerides can keep vitamin E from reaching body tissues

In the continuing debate over how much vitamin E is enough, a new study has found that high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides can keep this essential micronutrient tied up…

The importance of vitamin E intake during ‘the first 1,000 days’

Amid conflicting reports about the need for vitamin E and how much is enough, a new analysis published today suggests that adequate levels of this essential micronutrient are especially critical for…

Dietary guidelines for choline may be insufficient

New research suggests that genetic variations influence the risk of developing symptoms of choline deficiency and determine the propensity of liver or muscle damage outcomesWhat is now considered to be the “right” amount of the essential nutrient, choline, might actually be “wrong,” depending on who you are.

Vitamin D: Too Much Can Be As Unhealthy As Too Little

Scientists know that Vitamin D deficiency is not healthy.

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