Neuroscience
Sugar molecule found in breast milk boosts infant brain development
Breast milk is not simply sustenance. It also is rich in micronutrients that are critical for healthy brain development in infants.
Jul 13, 2023
0
108
News tagged with micronutrient
Health
Adolescent girls in Bangladesh at risk of nutritional deficiency, study finds
Adolescent girls in Bangladesh are at risk of nutritional deficiency even if they live in a seafood rich area, a new study has found.
May 3, 2023
0
3
Health
Not all micronutrients are created equal: Study identifies some supplements that benefit cardiovascular health
Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial. Now a new meta-analysis ...
Dec 5, 2022
0
286
Health
Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating
Eating a larger proportion of protein while dieting leads to better food choices and helps avoid the loss of muscle mass, according to a Rutgers University study.
Jun 20, 2022
0
30
Immunology
Targeted micronutrition ameliorates allergy symptoms
Micronutrient deficiencies can promote inflammation and render the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. In particular, iron deficiency signals danger to immune cells and leads to a more pronounced, ...
Jun 7, 2022
0
122
Attention deficit disorders
Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD
Children with ADHD and emotional dysregulation who were given a micronutrient-dense formula made of all known vitamins and essential minerals were three times more likely to have better concentration and improved moods, research ...
May 4, 2022
0
277
Medications
Study strengthens case that vitamins cannot treat COVID-19
A new review of COVID-19 hospitalization data by researchers at The University of Toledo has found that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc do not lessen your chance of dying from COVID-19.
Feb 17, 2022
0
12
Cardiology
Can correcting micronutrient deficiencies help treat heart failure?
A review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine provides convincing evidence that micronutrients—including iron, selenium, zinc, copper, and coenzyme Q10—can impact the function of cardiac cells' energy-producing ...
Feb 9, 2022
0
8
Oncology & Cancer
Improving diet management for cancer patients
A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, paving the way to find better nutritional solutions for oncology services, Flinders University researchers ...
Feb 8, 2022
0
1
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Iron study combats anaemia with cutting-edge computer simulation
A new iron intervention study has determined which of the world's low-and-middle income countries would benefit from using iron-containing micronutrient powders to tackle childhood anaemia.
Aug 4, 2020
0
2
