A study published in the March issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology says that after just 3-8 weeks, laboratory rats who breathed Beijing’s highly polluted air gained weight and experienced cardio-respiratory and metabolic dysfunctions. Pregnant rats and their offspring were placed in two chambers, one exposed to outdoor Beijing air […]
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Diabetes Expert Warns Against Paleo Diet
A paper published in Nature journal Nutrition and Diabetes, has prompted University of Melbourne researchers to issue a warning about going on the “Paleo” Diet. Lead author, Associate Prof Sof Andrikopoulos says this type of diet, exemplified in many forms of the popular Paleo diet, is not recommended – particularly for people who are already overweight […]
Study: Pesticide Banned 30 Years Ago Still Affects Health Today
A study conducted at Uppsala University in Sweeden and published in Environmental International this month shows that individuals subjected to chronic low-dose exposure to organochlorine pesticides show an increased risk of a future diagnosis of cognitive impairment. Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) were banned in developed countries 20-30 years ago, but since they accumulate through the food chain […]
Study Finds Clear Differences Between Organic and Conventional Meat and Milk
Key findings: both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products organic meat had slightly lower concentrations of two saturated fats (myristic and palmitic acid) that are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease organic milk contains 40% more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) organic milk contains […]
Study: Greens Feed Your “Good” Gut Bacteria
Gut We all know that eating leafy green vegetables is good for our health in many ways, but if you needed more motivation, researchers have some for you. A study published today in the journal Nature Chemical Biology says that a special type of sulfur-containing sugar called sulfoquinovose (SQ for short) is able to help the body colonize […]
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