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Sugar-sweetened drinks raise the risk of cardiovascular concerns, despite physical exercise

In the ever-evolving field of nutrition science, a compelling piece of research recently featured in the Current Developments in Nutrition journal meticulously combed through 20 clinical trials to decode the cardiovascular implications tied to our drink choices[1]. The drinks under the microscope included a broad spectrum from the morning ritual of tea and coffee, the mid-day boost from fruit juices and energy drinks, to the evening unwind with alcohol, and the ubiquitous presence of sugar-sweetened...

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Exercise Motivation Likely To Be Linked to Gut Health

Whilst we all understand as each year passes there are ever more intricate links between the organisms that exist in our gut and our health – have you ever thought that a eubiotic gut (A healthy and balanced state marked by high diversity and abundance of microbial populations in the GI tract) may be one of the reasons some people find exercise motivation easier than those with a dysbiotic digestive tract. Examining the variations between those mice that like to exercise and those that do not, it...

Vitamin C

Vitamin C Shows Direct Benefit in Lung Function

It’s always a challenge to take a single, isolated nutrient and try to prove a health benefit within a research study. Unlike drugs, which mostly have a clear mode of action on their own, nutrients generally usually work synergistically with other nutrients and lifestyle factors to generate health benefits. So when a meta-analysis (review of multiple studies) of one vitamin all show a similar clinical outcome, it is a significant finding and offers some clarity on the use of a nutrient in isolation...

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Exercise Linked to More Diverse Intestinal Microbiome

Athletes, particularly those at the top of their profession appear to be are big winners when it comes to their gut microflora. A recent paper suggests that exercise has a direct effect on microbial composition and related gastrointestinal health. The article ‘Exercise and associated dietary extremes impact on gut microbial diversity’ was published in the international journal GUT.[1] The relationship among the gut microbiota, exercise and related dietary changes has received much less attention...

Sugar-sweetened drinks raise the risk of cardiovascular concerns, despite physical exercise

Exercise Motivation Likely To Be Linked to Gut Health

Vitamin C Shows Direct Benefit in Lung Function

Exercise Linked to More Diverse Intestinal Microbiome

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