Research from ASN Journals
![Cardiovascular health: An important reason to eat pecans](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Pecan-nuts-in-wooden-bowl-768x512.jpg)
Cardiovascular health: An important reason to eat pecans
A newly published study in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that pecan consumption improves fasting and post-meal blood lipids and
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![More good news about oat intake and gastrointestinal health](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Overnight-Oats-in-Jars-768x512.jpg)
More good news about oat intake and gastrointestinal health
Numerous studies have shown that oats are a food source with a multitude of health benefits. A new study published
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![Although erythroferrone is associated with hepcidin, it is not a good indicator of neonatal iron status](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mother-Working-and-Watching-Her-Twins-768x512.jpg)
Although erythroferrone is associated with hepcidin, it is not a good indicator of neonatal iron status
Because iron is critical for fetal development, the fetus produces hormones to regulate iron availability. A newly identified hormone, erythroferrone
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![Child macular pigment levels are associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms in CD36](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Portrait-child-boy-cherry-glasses-close-up-photo.-768x512.jpg)
Child macular pigment levels are associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms in CD36
Among the carotenoids in the diet, lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin can be found in the macular region of the retina,
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![Greater years living in the United States carries concerning dietary implications across many Hispanic/Latino heritage groups](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Rice-dish-with-red-beans-768x512.jpg)
Greater years living in the United States carries concerning dietary implications across many Hispanic/Latino heritage groups
A newly released study in The Journal of Nutrition concluded that dietary acculturation may play a stronger role in some
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![Sugar-sweetened beverages or artificially sweetened beverages: Is there a better choice when it comes to breast cancer risk?](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Young-woman-drinking-soda-by-the-sea-768x512.jpg)
Sugar-sweetened beverages or artificially sweetened beverages: Is there a better choice when it comes to breast cancer risk?
A recently released study published in The Journal of Nutrition reported that overall, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with
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![Habitual whole grain consumption benefits health](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Whole-Grain-Wheat-Kernels-Closeup-768x512.jpg)
Habitual whole grain consumption benefits health
A recently released study published in The Journal of Nutrition provides further support that greater whole grain and lower refined
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![Taste perception profiles using all five perception scores may capture individual variability in taste and diet quality](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Judy-Doherty-Photography-768x512.jpg)
Taste perception profiles using all five perception scores may capture individual variability in taste and diet quality
Diet quality is a major factor in the occurrence of many diet-related health outcomes, and work is starting to indicate
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![Supplement intake frequency questionnaire ranks nutrients correctly](https://media.nutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Supplement_aug2021-768x512.jpg)
Supplement intake frequency questionnaire ranks nutrients correctly
Supplements are routinely consumed by many in the US, and they contribute towards the intake of nutrients and nonnutritive dietary
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