High-Fat Diet May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
A high-fat diet is associated with changes in gut bacteria and bile acids that may increase the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports. A high-fat diet caused an increase in the number of specific intestinal bacteria in experimental mice, thereby changing the composition of bile acids. These […]
Antioxidant Supplements May Speed Cancer Growth
Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumours, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation shows. The discovery corroborates the idea that dietary supplements containing antioxidants can accelerate tumour growth and metastasis. https://news.ki.se/antioxidants-stimulate-blood-flow-in-tumours ”Antioxidants stimulate BACH1-dependent tumor angiogenesis”, Ting Wang, Yongqiang […]
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Updated Mar. 4, 2021 Messenger RNA vaccines—also called mRNA vaccines—are some of the first COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States. New Approach to Vaccines mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. To trigger an immune response, many vaccines put a weakened or inactivated germ into our […]
Fighting Cancer with Phytochemicals
WHAT IS CANCER? Normal body cells follow a normal cell cycle and will die off eventually. Cancer cells are“immortal”—they avoid programmed cell death. Cancer cells also have unregulated growth, and will invade other tissues. Theoretically, any cell in the body can become cancerous. WHAT CAUSES CANCER? There are many different causes, ranging from genetic, to […]
How To Correctly Lose Weight
MANY OF MY FRIENDS TELL ME TO AVOID CARBOHYDRATES TO LOSE WEIGHT. IS THIS HEALTHY? Carbohydrates are a large food group containing foods such as bread, rice, and noodles. Normally, in a carbohydrate-free diet, people do not eat any of these food items. Instead, they eat more meat because meat tends to convey a lasting […]
Water, Tea and Coffee – What You Should Know
HOW MUCH WATER DO I NEED? The United States National Academy of Medicine recommends about 3.7 liters (3,700 ml) a day for men, and 2.7 liters (2,700 ml) a day for women. However, the amount that each individual needs varies depending on body weight and lifestyle factors.Drink more water in these circumstances: Exercise and sweating […]
Different Types of Protein and Their Effects on Your Body
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHEY PROTEIN AND CASEIN PROTEIN? Casein protein constitutes 80% of milk protein. Casein protein is slow to digest, coagulates in the stomach, and appears to be anti-catabolic due to this effect. Whey protein is a natural byproduct of the cheese-making process. About 20% of protein found in milk is whey […]
Sugar – Its Relation to Cancer and Diabetes
DOES SUGAR FEED CANCER? There are sensationalist media reports and articles on the Internet about the supposed link between sugar and cancer. However, these articles merely spread misinformation and anxiety. The undeniable truth is, every cell in our bodies needs sugar, in the form of glucose, for energy.There is no way to completely avoid sugar. […]
Artificial Sweeteners – What Are They and Their Effects
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS? Common artificial sweeteners include: Aspartame Acesulfame-K Saccharin Sucralose Neotame Trehalose WHERE CAN YOU FIND ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS? Artificial sweeteners can be found everywhere. For example: Protein powders Diet drinks, such as diet soda “Reduced sugar” products Yogurt Condiments, such as ketchup Baked goods, including whole wheat bread, muffins, etc. Granola […]
Organic Food – Misconceptions Cleared Up
ARE THERE REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIC FOOD? There are no international standards; each country has different standards and regulations regarding the organic label. For some countries, the organic label is not regulated by the government. The organic label may be issued by private organizations. ARE ORGANIC FOODS MORE NUTRITIOUS? Organic foods are not any more nutritious […]
Recommended Dietary Allowance (%DV) – What to Know About It
WHAT IS RDA? RDA stands for recommended dietary allowance. The Food and Nutrition Board of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine created this general guideline that applies to vitamins and minerals from food. It states how much of a specific nutrient your body needs on a daily basis to avoid illness. For […]
How mRNA COVID Vaccines Work
Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work Updated Mar. 9, 2021 The Immune System—the Body’s Defense Against Infection To understand how COVID-19 vaccines work, it helps to first look at how our bodies fight illness. When germs, such as the virus that causes COVID-19, invade our bodies, they attack and multiply. This invasion, called an infection, is […]
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