Research from ASN Journals
Iron biofortification of potatoes leads to higher total iron absorption
Overcoming iron deficiency anemia remains a significant burden, especially among individuals living in rural highlands of Latin America where potatoes
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A healthy diet can mean a healthier liver
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition demonstrated associations of higher diet quality scores with favorable hepatic fat
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Child characteristics and food properties influence intake
Child overweight and obesity is a prevalent health threat. Many children are in childcare programs that provide most of the foods
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Fat-free mass loss and appetite regulation: Is there a link?
According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition percent fat-free mass loss, following diet-induced weight loss, is
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Vitamin B-12 and folic acid supplements are associated with long term metabolic benefits in children
Elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with cardiovascular disease in adults. Vitamin B-12 and folate are necessary to convert homocysteine to
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A U.S.-style healthy dietary pattern including lean red meat induces short-term gut microbial changes and is associated with improved lipid-related cardiovascular risk factors
Healthy dietary patterns are known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and the gut microbiota has been identified as
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High protein vegan or omnivorous diets support comparable myofibrillar protein synthesis rates and skeletal muscle hypertrophy in young adults
Although recent dietary guidelines recommend consumption of more plant-based foods, existing literature suggests that plant based proteins may be inferior
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Muscle mass loss and muscle protein synthesis rates during immobilization in young men are similar for milk protein concentrate and Vicia faba peptide network supplements
Periods of immobilization contributes to loss of muscle mass and strength, which are slow to recover when mobility is regained. Few
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Consuming yogurt during menopausal transition might help prevent unwanted weight gain
The results of a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggest that yogurt can help lower obesity risk
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