American Society for Nutrition Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting
‘Gold standard evidence’ supports use of probiotic blend to improve constipation
CHICAGO — Adults with occasional constipation reported significant improvement in stool consistency and GI-related symptoms after receiving a probiotic blend, results from a randomized study presented at NUTRITION showed.
Blueberries can be a healthy option for patients trying to lose weight
CHICAGO — There is no harm in adding wild blueberries to a weight-loss regimen — in fact, they may even help to curb food cravings and preserve lean body mass, according to results of a small, randomized study presented at NUTRITION.
An avocado a day may improve diet quality, sleep
CHICAGO — Daily avocado intake for half a year did not significantly improve overall cardiovascular health, but it was associated with improvements in certain components, research presented at NUTRITION showed.
VIDEO: Tweaking nutrition to optimize sports performance
CHICAGO — An hourlong session at NUTRITION spotlighted several studies that investigated different approaches to enhancing exercise performance by manipulating diet and nutrition.
Taking soy protein before bed may improve sleep quality
CHICAGO — A higher intake of protein, particularly soy, a half-hour before bed was tied to improved sleep quality in older adults, according to the results of a study presented at NUTRITION.
Antioxidant therapies for COVID-19 show mixed results
CHICAGO — Antioxidant therapies showed varying levels of effectiveness when used as a treatment for COVID-19, according to results of a recent systematic review and meta-analysis presented at NUTRITION.
High coffee intake may raise prostate cancer risk in tobacco smokers
CHICAGO — Drinking more than eight cups of coffee per day significantly increased the risk for prostate cancer among men who smoke tobacco, according to research presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.
Higher vitamin D levels linked to improved mental health
CHICAGO — Vitamin D levels may be associated with mental health — particularly, depressive symptoms, according to research presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.
VIDEO: How Mediterranean-style diets can help combat inflammation
CHICAGO — In this video, an expert at NUTRITION discusses ongoing research investigating the role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and inflammation.
'Simple, attainable changes' like a 10-minute walk per day may reduce disease burden
CHICAGO — Just 10 minutes of daily moderate exercise may lower inflammation and, subsequently, risk for disease, according to research from the annual NUTRITION meeting.