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Some fat is essential for body function

It's common knowledge that too much cholesterol and other fats can lead to disease, and that a healthy diet involves watching how much fatty food we eat. However, our bodies need a certain amount of fat to function—and we can't make it from scratch.

14 Feb 2011

Fructose does not increase food intake or impact body weight: Study

A new comprehensive review, recently published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, concludes that fructose does not increase food intake or impact body weight or blood triglycerides in overweight or obese individuals.

11 Feb 2011

New perspectives challenge long-held beliefs about impact of saturated fatty acids on risk of cardiovascular disease

For generations, the consumption of dairy products has been positively associated with the health and wellness of families and communities. Nevertheless, the recent shift in dietary trends has focused on "what not to eat" instead of emphasizing "what to eat," resulting in demonizing the naturally occurring fats in dairy, while overlooking its many essential nutrients.

11 Feb 2011

Brain reacts differently to fructose compared with another common sweetener, glucose

The dietary concerns of too much fructose is well documented. High-fructose corn syrup has become the sweetener most commonly added to processed foods. Many dietary experts believe this increase directly correlates to the nation's growing obesity epidemic. Now, new research at Oregon Health & Science University demonstrates that the brain - which serves as a master control for body weight - reacts differently to fructose compared with another common sweetener, glucose.

10 Feb 2011

Food scientists pinpoint complex chemistry behind coffee's antioxidant benefits

Food scientists at the University of British Columbia have been able to pinpoint more of the complex chemistry behind coffee's much touted antioxidant benefits, tracing valuable compounds to the roasting process.

3 Feb 2011

2010 Dietary Guidelines urge Americans to keep calorie intake from saturated fat to less than 10%

This week the U.S. government released the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans with few changes since the 2005 version. The guidelines continue to urge Americans to keep their calorie intake from saturated fat to less than 10 percent and lower the amount of trans fat in their diet to as low as possible.

2 Feb 2011

Genzyme's diagnostic products sold to Sekisui Chemical for $265 million

Genzyme Corporation today announced that it has completed the sale of its diagnostic products business to Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. for $265 million in cash.

1 Feb 2011

Baxter launches OLIMEL emulsion for parenteral nutrition

Baxter International today announced the launch of OLIMEL emulsion for infusion in Canada at the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition's Clinical Nutrition Week.

From Baxter International Inc. 31 Jan 2011

Scientist identifies polymorphism that raises risk of poor outcomes in preterm infants

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have identified biomarkers of poor outcomes in preterm infants that may help identify new approaches to prevention.

28 Jan 2011

Porter Adventist Hospital offers tips for healthier eating habits

It's now been a few weeks since we have made our New Year's resolutions to eat better and finally lose those last five pounds or more. It's time to check in and see if you've set yourself up for success this year. Brittany Glassett, registered dietitian at Porter Adventist Hospital has a few tips to keep in mind when setting - and keeping - new goals.

21 Jan 2011

Scripps Research receives NIH grant to develop therapies for circadian rhythm disorders

The Scripps Research Institute has been awarded $3.17 million over four years to develop compounds that will counteract disruptions of the human biological clock - the circadian rhythm that regulates our patterns of activity and rest over a 24-hour daily cycle.

19 Jan 2011

AMT enters agreement with Consortium for clinical development of novel gene therapy to treat Sanfilippo B

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics, a leader in human gene therapy, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Institut Pasteur, Paris, France, and a group of French research institutes (together the "Consortium") to support clinical development of a novel gene therapy to treat Sanfilippo B.

10 Jan 2011

Esperion Therapeutics commences ETC-1002 Phase 2 clinical study for cardio-metabolic diseases

Esperion Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company working to discover, develop and commercialize treatments for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, today announced that it has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study for ETC-1002, the company's lead product candidate.

7 Jan 2011

Polsa Pura Bracelet is an effective tool for healthy weight loss

The Polsa Pura Bracelet is a new entry into the health and weight loss market, and is proving to be the secret weapon that many dieters need to develop healthy eating habits and lose weight for good.

5 Jan 2011

Diet low in micronutrients can contribute to metabolic syndrome

Results of an epidemiological study conducted by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University and the Corporacion Ecuatoriana de Biotecnologia showed that the metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, was prevalent in a low-income urban community in Ecuador and that a poor diet low in micronutrients appeared to contribute.

5 Jan 2011

Key to long-term weight-loss success is finding unique individual level of carbohydrate tolerance

Recent media coverage suggests that the reported wedding diet of Carole Middleton, mother of future British princess Kate Middleton, is something brand new. Yet the Dukan Diet is just another variation of the Atkins Diet™, but with some nutritional recommendations that simply don't make sense or are guaranteed to fail.

23 Dec 2010

mTORC1 cellular pathway affects aging phenotype

Whitehead Institute researchers have linked hyperactivity in the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) cellular pathway, to reduced ketone production, which is a well-defined physiological trait of aging in mice.

23 Dec 2010

Excessive carbohydrates, rather than fat, may be the source of America's dietary woes

A growing number of top nutritional scientists are pointing to excessive carbohydrates, rather than fat, as the source of America's dietary woes. As reported in the Los Angeles Times on December 20, some researchers are saying that cutting carbohydrates is the key to reversing obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

22 Dec 2010

Tips to keep alcohol intake in check for a healthier, safer holiday season

There seems to be a little bit more of everything during the holidays: more travel, more parties, more food, and certainly more alcoholic drinks.

20 Dec 2010

Goji berries' components are available in fruits and vegetables

A University of Granada professor specialist in Nutrition explained that the species Lycium Barbarum -currently imported from China- comes from the Mediterranean regions and grows in other mild regions of the world. Also, he stated that "Goji berries will not have any positive effect on people that do not follow a balanced diet".

17 Dec 2010

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Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Some fat is essential for body function

Fructose does not increase food intake or impact body weight: Study

New perspectives challenge long-held beliefs about impact of saturated fatty acids on risk of cardiovascular disease

Brain reacts differently to fructose compared with another common sweetener, glucose

Food scientists pinpoint complex chemistry behind coffee's antioxidant benefits

2010 Dietary Guidelines urge Americans to keep calorie intake from saturated fat to less than 10%

Genzyme's diagnostic products sold to Sekisui Chemical for $265 million

Baxter launches OLIMEL emulsion for parenteral nutrition

Scientist identifies polymorphism that raises risk of poor outcomes in preterm infants

Porter Adventist Hospital offers tips for healthier eating habits

Scripps Research receives NIH grant to develop therapies for circadian rhythm disorders

AMT enters agreement with Consortium for clinical development of novel gene therapy to treat Sanfilippo B

Esperion Therapeutics commences ETC-1002 Phase 2 clinical study for cardio-metabolic diseases

Polsa Pura Bracelet is an effective tool for healthy weight loss

Diet low in micronutrients can contribute to metabolic syndrome

Key to long-term weight-loss success is finding unique individual level of carbohydrate tolerance

mTORC1 cellular pathway affects aging phenotype

Excessive carbohydrates, rather than fat, may be the source of America's dietary woes

Tips to keep alcohol intake in check for a healthier, safer holiday season

Goji berries' components are available in fruits and vegetables

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