Research from ASN Journals

Sep 08, 2020

Vitamin A absorption may be estimated using a plasma isotope ratio method

To effectively recommend appropriate levels of vitamin A and estimate vitamin A status using retinol isotope dilution, it is imperative

Sep 03, 2020

Tryptophan impacts colitis inflammatory responses through mechanisms involving serotonin

Inflammation in the intestine results from the net effect of genetics, nutritional status, the microbiome that converge to influence multiple

Aug 17, 2020

Fortified complementary foods improve linear growth and affect body composition

Underweight and stunting become more prevalent among children between 6 and 24 months of age, a time when milk is

Aug 13, 2020

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Lower Your Risk of Cancer?

Scientific review published in Advances in Nutrition finds, despite mounting studies, there isn’t enough strong evidence Consumers have been urged

Aug 11, 2020

Lifestyle modification strategies may help preserve mitochondrial function

Low dietary quality and physical inactivity are well-established lifestyle risk factors for age-related chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and certain

Aug 11, 2020

Can you eat more on a low- versus high-carbohydrate diet without gaining more weight?

Preventing decreased energy expenditure following weight loss is an important component of long-term body weight stabilization. According to the carbohydrate-insulin

Aug 10, 2020

Will Taxing Salt Reduce Salt Consumption?

Scientific review published in Advances in Nutrition finds limited evidence on the impact of salt taxes due to limited use

Aug 07, 2020

Improved dietary quality associated with healthy snacking

Many popular snacks are energy dense, empty calories, and elicit a weak satiety response. Thus, frequent snacking can result in

Jul 29, 2020

Super-child approaches to estimate total body vitamin A stores in preschoolers

Vitamin A status (total body stores – TBS) can now be assessed using retinol isotope dilution (RID) and model-based compartmental

Jul 21, 2020

A promising and simple way to maintain brain health in women

Research suggests that carotenoids, naturally occurring pigments found in red, yellow, orange, and dark green fruits and vegetables, have protective