Research from ASN Journals

Sep 19, 2023

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

Sep 15, 2023

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

Sep 12, 2023

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

Sep 07, 2023

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

Sep 05, 2023

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

Sep 01, 2023

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

Aug 30, 2023

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

Aug 25, 2023

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

Aug 22, 2023

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

Aug 17, 2023

Can eating nuts help lower frailty risk?

The results of a large prospective cohort study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggest that long-term consumption of nuts