Category: Nutrition

Published April 22, 2024 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients had significantly reduced symptoms, compared with medications. The work is published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology journal. IBS is…

  Vitamin D Status, Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms, and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes April 18, 2024 The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study found that higher levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D were linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly for individuals with normal blood sugar…

By Lisa Marie Basile | Fact-checked by Davi Sherman | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A randomized, controlled trial split participants with obesity into two groups to assess avocados’ impact on diet quality. The first group added one avocado per day to their diet while the second group did not. At 26 weeks, the…

By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD | Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz | Published April 16, 2024 Key Takeaways A balanced diet rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, combined with healthy lifestyle habits, is the key to clear, radiant skin. Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, and polyphenols have research-backed roles…

An article in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, the authors that a higher consumption of tomato and tomato-based products was associated with improved blood pressure control. They stated that these findings highlight the potential utility of tomato consumption as a lifestyle factor promoting the prevention and management of hypertension. ~ Dr. Broussard December 06,…

Those with a healthier diet had lower disability scores WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A prudent pattern diet that focuses on vegetables, legumes, and fruits may play a role in symptom management in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to study results presented at MSMilan, the joint meeting of the European Committee for…

By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | Medically reviewed by Amanda Zeglis, DO, MBA | Published October 7, 2022 Key Takeaways Adjunctive treatment for depression is a significant unmet need, with antidepressants not always effective. Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with major depressive disorder. Vitamin D receptors are located in regions of the…

In the journal, BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, the authors of the study found that taking two capsules of 250 mg curcumin, four times daily was just as good as taking a 20 mg tablet of Prilosec. ~ Dr. Broussard October 02, 2023 BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This double-blind randomised trial evaluated the efficacy of curcumin compared…