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Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation.

25 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

An apple a day keeps the doctor away: polyphenol-enriched apples alter immune cell gene expression and fecal microbiota composition

Researchers compared the effects of consuming red-fleshed apples and white-fleshed among healthy adults.

29 Mar 2023

Wild blueberries may help accelerate fat oxidation during exercise

A cup of wild blueberries a day may keep low energy at bay. The berries have long been hailed as a superfood-;while they're known for a plethora of health benefits, new research from Cal Poly Humboldt proves this superfruit could help burn fat during exercise.

27 Mar 2023

The effect of strawberry, blueberry, and strawberry-blueberry blend decoction-based functional beverages on obesity-related metabolic alterations

Researchers evaluated whether polyphenol-rich strawberry and blueberry decoction-based functional beverages could prevent obesity or related metabolic alterations in high-fat and high-fructose diet-fed rats.

7 Mar 2023

Socioecological variables and anthocyanin-rich food consumption

Researchers assessed the socioecological variables affecting older people's intake of anthocyanin-rich foods.

3 Mar 2023

Can lifestyle and nutrition be the answer for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes remission?

Recently, scientists have reviewed the existing literature to elucidate the root cause of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

10 Feb 2023

Blueberries, a tasty intervention against age-related cognitive decline

In a recent study published in the Nutritional Neuroscience journal, researchers assessed the impact of consumption of wild blueberries on the speed of processing in mild cognitive decline.

25 Sep 2022

Diet rich in polyphenols can prevent inflammation in the elderly

Polyphenols in the foods that we eat can prevent inflammation in older people, since they alter the intestinal microbiota and induce the production of the indole 3-propionic acid (IPA), a metabolite derived from the degradation of tryptophan due to intestinal bacteria.

8 Jun 2022

Daily blueberry intake may lower the chances of developing late-life dementia

The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new research from the University of Cincinnati shows the potential benefit of a different fruit for your health.

11 May 2022

Detecting treatments for autoimmune disease using an immune ‘fingerprint’

In this interview, we speak to Professor Joseph Powell about his latest research that investigated the use of immune 'fingerprints' to treat autoimmune disease.

10 May 2022

Phenolic extract from wild blueberries may improve wound healing

Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study.

2 Apr 2022

CABI scientists reveal the safety of a classical biological control agent against Drosophila suzukii

CABI scientists have led new research which highlights the safety of a classical biological control agent against the devastating invasive fruit fly Drosophila suzukii which attacks over 150 wild and cultivated fruits, including cherries, blueberries and strawberries, as well as the fruits of ornamental plants.

7 Mar 2022

Higher intake of plant-based foods could help reduce the risk of cognitive decline due to aging

A diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. This is the result of a study by the Biomarkers and Nutritional Food Metabolomics Research Group of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging.

9 Dec 2021

Foods high in flavonoids may lower risk of cognitive decline

A new study shows that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline.

28 Jul 2021

Suzukii flies produce only males after mating, shows study

Populations of Drosophila suzukii fruit flies - so-called "spotted-wing Drosophila" that devastate soft-skinned fruit in North America, Europe and parts of South America - could be greatly suppressed with the introduction of genetically modified D. suzukii flies that produce only males after mating, according to new research from North Carolina State University.

30 Jun 2021

Protein found in cow’s milk could increase absorption of blueberries’ nutrients

Pairing blueberry pie with a scoop of ice cream is a nice summer treat. Aside from being tasty, this combination might also help people take up more of the "superfruit's" nutrients, such as anthocyanins.

23 Jun 2021

Study provides nutritional recommendations to improve young rugby league players' performance

Young rugby league players could benefit from individualized nutrition plans to maximize performance and optimize recovery throughout their careers, according to QUT researchers.

22 Jan 2021

Researchers use fruit fly to develop a novel disease model for Pitt-Hopkins syndrome

The researchers from the TalTech molecular neurobiology laboratory headed by professor Tõnis Timmusk used the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster to develop a novel disease model for Pitt-Hopkins syndrome (PTHS).

29 Sep 2020

Study examines the link between flavenoid-rich foods and risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University.

6 May 2020