Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein: Dietary Proteins

Medical news and research articles

America's new food pyramid—what's changed and why?

The US has unveiled a controversial new food pyramid that's causing a stir among nutrition experts. It represents the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans—advice on what types and quantities of food and drink make up a ...

Nutritional imbalance detected on school lunch menus

The Microfluidics & BIOMICS Cluster, the Neuropsychopharmacology group and Biobizkaia conducted a study to assess school canteen meals. They concluded that the food served to the children does not fully comply with nutritional ...

Not all dietary proteins are digested the same way

As protein-rich diets become increasingly popular, a new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- or plant-based fails to effectively capture the source-specific differences in their composition, ...

An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths

Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversized fonts, while social media overflows with recipes promising ...

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