In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more
A vitamin or mineral deficiency or a severe reduction in carbohydrate intake may contribute to hair loss
In March 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss. A … Read more
Although there is no overall carcinogenic risk in consuming canned tuna fish in Iran, there is a potential risk due to its arsenic content
In August 2018 researchers from Iran, Chile, Italy and Norway published their review of the medical scientific literature to analyse the pooled concentrations of metals found in canned tuna fish … Read more
The preparation and cooking methods applied for rice appear to effectively reduce the risks associated with toxic metals to an acceptable level, except for arsenic which was still at a level to be considered a carcinogenic risk
In July 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of different pre-cooking and cooking methods on the concentration of toxic (arsenic, cadmium and … Read more
Supplementing the diet with a combination of multiple immune-supporting nutrients, including vitamins A, E, B6 and B12, folate, iron, copper and selenium but especially vitamins C and D and zinc, may improve immune function and reduce the risk of infection
In January 2020 researchers from the USA and Switzerland published their review on nutrients and the immune system. It has been established that multiple nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, … Read more
Specific dietary factors and dietary patterns alter the gut microbiota profile, which is an essential factor in the development and progression of obesity
In December 2019 researchers from South Korea published their review on the effect of diet on the gut microbiota and how it is associated with obesity. Obesity is described as … Read more
Vegetarian diets in childhood and adolescence: Position Paper of the Nutrition Committee, German Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine 2019
In November 2019 researchers from Germany, on behalf of the Nutrition Committee of the German Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, published a Position Paper on the use of vegetarian … Read more
Although consuming a vegetarian diet at any age is not necessarily unsafe, the Committee on Nutrition and Breastfeeding of the Spanish Paediatric Association recommend that infants and young children should follow an omnivorous diet or, at least, an ovo-lacto-vegetarian diet
In December 2019 the Committee on Nutrition and Breastfeeding of the Spanish Paediatric Association published their position paper on vegetarian diets in infants and children. There is little information on … Read more
Micronutrient fortification of dairy products and cereal food only appears to have marginal health effects in children and adolescents
In January 2019 researchers from Switzerland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether fortified dairy products and cereal food had a positive impact on the health … Read more
Potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, as well as flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids are the most important micronutrients and biologically active substances found in grape juice
In December 2018 researchers from the Russian Federation published the results of their analysis to assess the nutrient profile of grape juice. Grape juice is not highly acidic and contains … Read more
The Early Nutrition Project have published updated recommendations for optimized nutrition before and during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, infancy and toddlerhood which should contribute to the prevention of obesity and associated non-communicable diseases
In February 2019 researchers from Germany, UK, Poland, The Netherlands and Australia who were part of the The Early Nutrition Project published their review of the medical scientific literature and … Read more
Reduced salt intake, omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid use and folic acid supplementation may reduce the risk for some cardiovascular events in adults, whereas combined calcium plus vitamin D appears to increase the risk of stroke
In July 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of nutritional supplements and dietary interventions on cardiovascular outcomes in adults. … Read more
Nutrients in foods and/or supplements should be considered when following low carbohydrate diets
In April 2019 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess nutrient intake of low carbohydrate diets. A total of 10 studies were involved … Read more
Individuals with iron deficiency anaemia frequently have low levels of zinc
In January 2019 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess whether zinc deficiency is associated with iron deficiency anaemia. A total of 30 individuals with iron … Read more
Magnesium supplementation may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis and bipolar disorder whilst decreasing the risk of osteoporosis, and copper intake may increase the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and bipolar disorder
In February 2019 researchers from China published the results of their analyses to assess the effect of various minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc) and risk of osteoporosis, gout, … Read more
Vegetarian and vegan diets increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies such as proteins, iron, vitamin D, calcium, iodine, omega-3 and vitamin B12 but can be considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding as long as all nutritional requirements are met
In March 2019 researchers from Spain published their review on the consumption of vegetarian and vegan diets during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The researchers stated that balanced plant-based diets rich in … Read more
Premature greying hair may be an indicator that the hair is not getting enough nutrients and minerals
In November 2018 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess the role of iron, copper and calcium in premature hair greying. They stated that hair is … Read more
Iron
Iron is a mineral which helps to make haemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying chemical in the body’s red blood cells) and myoglobin (a protein in muscle cells). It is also essential for activating … Read more
Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network
In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more
Rocket
Rocket, also referred to arugula, Eruca (sativa), rucola, rucoli, rugula, colewort, and roquette.
Rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K and folate, and a moderate source of calcium, … Read more