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Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

study in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.

30 Jan 2024

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Researchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.

29 Jan 2024

Bladder and gut fermentation syndromes: Uncommon disorders with significant implications

Study reviews bladder fermentation syndrome (BFS) and gut fermentation syndrome (GFS), highlighting their etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, and emphasizing the importance of recognizing these conditions to avoid misinterpretation in abstinence monitoring.

23 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

Diet modification and alterations in the intestinal microbial population could impact the disease course of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

23 Jan 2024

Scientists demonstrate way to produce SARS-CoV-2 receptor protein in mouse cells

A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has demonstrated a way to produce large quantities of the receptor that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, binds to on the surface of human cells.

22 Jan 2024

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that higher dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle adulthood significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, reducing chronic diseases and improving physical and mental health.

18 Jan 2024

How do SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic risk in normal-weight adults?

How SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic disease risk by interacting with an individual's adiposity parameters and diet.

18 Jan 2024

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review the impact of diet on GLP-1 secretion in metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting its potential in treatment and prevention.

16 Jan 2024

100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

The effect(s) of consuming 100% orange juice compared to an orange-flavored sucrose-sweetened beverage (SSB).

16 Jan 2024

Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk

Study in Cell Metabolism explores how chronic exercise induces tissue adaptations, enhancing cardiometabolic health and reducing disease risk.

8 Jan 2024

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

The effects of intermittent fasting on sports performance.

8 Jan 2024

Artificial intelligence is a promising tool to disseminate nutrition-related information, study finds

The accuracy and reliability of nutrition information provided by two versions of ChatGPT.

3 Jan 2024

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

27 Dec 2023

D-alanine linked to gluconeogenesis in the kidney and circadian clock

Only recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, exist in two different forms: L- and D-forms.

21 Dec 2023

Moderate low-carb diet safe and effective for adults with type 1 diabetes

A moderate low-carbohydrate diet for adults with type 1 diabetes has advantages over traditional diet.

20 Dec 2023

Brazilian researchers create cutting-edge nanoparticle weapon against tuberculosis

A low-cost technology involving nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics and other antimicrobial compounds that can be used in multiple attacks on infections by the bacterium responsible for most cases of tuberculosis has been developed by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil and is reported in an article published in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers.

20 Dec 2023

Daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults

A recent study published online in the journal, Nutrients, suggests daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetSx) by improving waist circumference, lipid biomarkers, and/or insulin levels, without requiring calorie restriction, in young adults.

14 Dec 2023

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Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Bladder and gut fermentation syndromes: Uncommon disorders with significant implications

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

Scientists demonstrate way to produce SARS-CoV-2 receptor protein in mouse cells

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

How do SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic risk in normal-weight adults?

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

Artificial intelligence is a promising tool to disseminate nutrition-related information, study finds

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

D-alanine linked to gluconeogenesis in the kidney and circadian clock

Moderate low-carb diet safe and effective for adults with type 1 diabetes

Brazilian researchers create cutting-edge nanoparticle weapon against tuberculosis

Daily tree nut consumption reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults

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