As a dietitian at a major medical institution, I often talk with patients about the three macronutrients — protein, fat and carbs, so named because we need large amounts in our diet. But I much less ...

In the world of health and wellness, calorie counting has been the dominant approach for decades. Many people meticulously track their daily intake, believing that consuming fewer calories leads to ...

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial.

Dec. 5 (UPI) --Instead of singling out vitamins and minerals that may help heart health, researchers hope their comprehensive review of many studies will pave the way for clinical trials to identify ...

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers assessed the function of micronutrients and metabolites derived from gut microbiota in coronavirus disease ...

Credit: Thinkstock Micronutrient deficiencies can lead to serious complications in patients with chronic kidney disease, potentially limiting the effectiveness of low-protein, plant-based diets ...

Micronutrients, minerals that are part of the human diet in small amounts, may have influenced human evolution more than previously recognized. In a new study publishing September 10 in the Cell Press ...

Julia J Rucklidge receives or has received funding from Health Research Council of NZ, University of Canterbury Foundation, Waterloo Foundation, GAMA Foundation, Foundation for Excellence in Mental ...