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Jan , 2024
New study recommends 2000 IU daily vitamin D supplementation
Tag: Metabolism

New study recommends 2000 IU daily vitamin D supplementation

In a recent narrative review published in Nutrients, researchers discuss the evidence arguing for the efficiency and safety of 2000 international units (IU), i.e., 50 micrograms (µg) of vitamin D supplementation per day to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency in the general adult population. Study: Vitamin D Supplementation: A Review of the Evidence Arguing for a Daily […]

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Jan , 2024
Increased milk intake associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who do not produce lactase
Tag: Metabolism

Increased milk intake associated with a decreased risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who do not produce lactase

The researchers of a recent study published in Nature Metabolism investigated the relationship between milk consumption and type 2 diabetes (T2D) among lactase non-persistent (LNP) individuals. Study: Variant of the lactase LCT gene explains association between milk intake and incident type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Yurii_Yarema/Shutterstock.comBackground Cow’s milk is part of the human diet; however, […]

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Jan , 2024
Sweetener ‘Stevia’ does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study
Tag: Metabolism

Sweetener ‘Stevia’ does not alter gut microbiota composition, confirms new study

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the impact of 12 weeks of regular consumption of stevia, non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs), on the human gut microbiota composition, diversity, and community structure in healthy, normal-weight adults. Study: Consumption of the Non-Nutritive Sweetener Stevia for 12 Weeks Does Not Alter the Composition of the Human Gut Microbiota. Image […]

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Dec , 2023
Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity’s cholesterol risk
Tag: Metabolism

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity’s cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death – but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The study was conducted in collaboration between the […]

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Dec , 2023
Researchers reveal a connection between cellular metabolism and depression, suicidal ideation
Tag: Metabolism

Researchers reveal a connection between cellular metabolism and depression, suicidal ideation

Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States and costs $210 billion annually. While the primary symptoms of depression are psychological, scientists and doctors have come to understand that depression is a complex disease with physical effects throughout the body. For example, measuring markers of cellular metabolism has become an important approach […]

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Dec , 2023
How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health
Tag: Metabolism

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial alterations in various dietary conditions. Study: The Beneficial Effects of Dietary Interventions on Gut Microbiota—An Up-to-Date Critical Review and Future Perspectives. Image Credit: LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com Background Intermittent fasting (IF), a popular dietary intervention, has been studied for its impact on […]

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Oct , 2023
The penetration of antidepressants into cells, organelles, and membranes
Tag: Metabolism

The penetration of antidepressants into cells, organelles, and membranes

In a recent review published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, a group of authors elucidated the intracellular dynamics of antidepressants, challenging the traditional extracellular interaction perspective by exploring their chemical and pharmacological properties and evaluating their subcellular activity and distribution characteristics. Study: Antidepressants enter cells, organelles, and membranes. Image Credit: Christoph Burgstedt / Shutterstock Background  Since the early […]

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Oct , 2023
How meal timing tunes your liver’s circadian rhythm
Tag: Metabolism

How meal timing tunes your liver’s circadian rhythm

The circadian clock is fundamental to healthy metabolism and is determined by a central pacemaker in the brain. Peripheral clocks are found in almost all organs and are set to the central clock by various signals. A new study published in Nature Communications reports on one pathway that synchronizes the liver clock to the central […]

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Sep , 2023
UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota
Tag: Metabolism

UNH research seeks to quantify health outcomes based on food access, fiber intake and gut microbiota

The U.S. obesity epidemic continues to have profound impacts on individuals’ health and socioeconomic well-being. Hispanic communities—constituting close to 19% of the total US population and making up the second-largest population in New Hampshire (and one of the fastest growing ethnic minority groups in the state)—are particularly vulnerable, with 42% suffering from obesity, 77% being […]

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Sep , 2023
Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments
Tag: Metabolism

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

In a recent study published in PLOS Digital Health, researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments were required for co-medications and drug pairs in hospital settings. Study: Study explores association between polypharmacy and dose adjustments. Image Credit:solarseven/Shutterstock.comPolypharmacy, a growing concern in healthcare due to multimorbid, aging populations, increases the risk of […]
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