A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is "genotoxic," meaning it breaks up DNA.
"Iron supplements are inexpensive and can really make a significant impact in someone's mental health if they're deficient."
Dietary consumption of flavanols, a food constituent found in certain fruits and vegetables, can be etiologically linked to age-related memory decline.
Early alterations to dopamine neuron differentiation and function may be the neurodevelopmental origin of dopamine dysfunction later in adults who develop schizophrenia.
"An anti-inflammatory diet can be an excellent complement to medications by promoting a less inflammatory environment. "
Multivitamin supplementation holds promise as a safe and accessible approach to maintaining cognitive health in older age.
These findings underscore the importance of addressing obesity related eating behaviours in programs and policies to promote health and prevent disease among university students.
"This research shows how a Mediterranean diet can be a cost-effective option, letting people prioritize both their health and their pocket."
A randomized clinical trial found that higher-than-standard vitamin D3 supplementation in the first 2 years of life decreased children's risks for 'internalizing' mental health problems - anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal - at ages 6 to 8 years.
New research shows a link between diets high in ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of depression
"Our results suggest that even an average non-nutritive sweetener intake can affect immune cells in the blood."
The results show that the western diet pattern is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's Disease. In contrast, the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet, and supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics are protective factors.
The World Health Organization has come out against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a means to control weight or limit noncommunicable sickness.
"The results showed that nutritional interventions are capable of slowing down the rate of progression of Alzheimer's disease, improving cognitive function, and improving the quality of life of these patients."
Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization.
Numerous clinical trial data indicate heavy metal exposures and poor diet are the primary epigenetic factors responsible for the autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder epidemics.
Pre-teen children with overweight or obesity show notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to those with normal body-mass index (BMI), new research shows.
Ultra-processed food may impact gut microbiota, potentially causing metabolic imbalances and inflammation, increasing the likelihood of disrupting the neural network.
Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms—one driven by alcohol intake and one by alcohol withdrawal.
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may causally contribute to sleep disturbances.