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Vitamins and minerals take part in thousands of biochemical reactions in the body. Vitamins are organic compounds and are traditionally divided into w...
Protein in Human NutritionProtein is made of amino acids, of which nine are classed as essential because the body cannot synthesize them. Proteins build and repair tissues and ...
The Omega 3 to Omega 6 Ratio: Does It Matter?Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are two families of polyunsaturated fats, and each includes an essential fatty acid that humans cannot make: alpha lin...
How Supplement Evidence Is EvaluatedDietary supplements are a large global industry, and the strength of evidence behind individual products varies greatly. Researchers distinguish betwe...
Diet and the Gut MicrobiomeThe human large intestine hosts a dense community of bacteria and other microorganisms known as the gut microbiota. These microbes ferment dietary fib...
Common Nutrition Myths ExaminedMany popular beliefs about food have weak scientific support. The idea that eating carbohydrates in the evening causes weight gain is not supported by...