All articles tagged with #dietary impact
A study from MD Anderson Cancer Center found that the glucose-fructose mix in sugary drinks promotes metastasis in advanced colorectal cancer by activating the SORD enzyme, suggesting that reducing sugary drink intake and targeting SORD could help slow disease progression.
A study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests that following a green-Mediterranean diet, which includes green tea and Mankai, may slow brain aging by reducing certain proteins associated with accelerated brain aging, highlighting the potential benefits of diet on cognitive health.
Certain foods like seafood, cruciferous vegetables, spicy foods, and red meat can influence body odor due to their sulfur compounds and other metabolites. Making dietary adjustments, maintaining good hygiene, and staying hydrated can help reduce unpleasant smells, though individual responses vary based on genetics.
New research highlights a strong correlation between coffee consumption and gut microbiome composition, identifying 115 species-level genome bins associated with coffee intake, including Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, which thrives in coffee drinkers. This study suggests that compounds in both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, such as polyphenols, may influence gut bacteria. While the health implications of increased L. asaccharolyticus abundance remain unclear, the findings open avenues for further research into diet's impact on gut health and potential personalized nutrition strategies.
A study has identified two enzymes, CERS5 and CERS6, that mediate the toxic effects of saturated fats in multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting they could be targets for reducing neurodegeneration. The research, conducted in a mouse model, found that a high-fat diet, particularly rich in palm oil, worsens MS symptoms by increasing ceramide C16 levels, which damage nerve cells. Deleting these enzymes in mice reduced disease severity, highlighting the potential for dietary management and new treatment strategies for MS.