Magnesium supplementation improves blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes and reduces insulin resistance in people at high risk of type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1498
Women who eat lots of fruits and leafy-green salads may have a slightly lower risk of developing breast cancer. British Journal of Cancer Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1847
Sugar-free sweets can help prevent tooth decay, but those that contain acidic flavoring, such as citric acid, may contribute to tooth enamel erosion. British Dental Journal British Dental Journal - Research Summary The Guardian Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1746
Young adults who had high-protein milk (about 23 grams per 250mL) with their breakfast cereal had lower blood sugar than those who had normal milk (about 8 grams per 250mL). Journal of Dairy Science ScienceDaily Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1820
People buy more sugar-sweetened drinks in convenience stores with fewer types of fruit and vegetables available. People who are poorer and less educated shop more often in convenience stores. American Journal of Health Promotion Health Nutrition Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1767
When surveyed, almost 1 in 5 Americans report that they have a food allergy, but only 1 in 10 report symptoms consistent with food allergies or have received a diagnosis from a physician. This suggests that around twice as many Americans believe they have a food allergy than actually do. JAMA Network Open The Guardian Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 2358
Taking estrogen-containing birth control is linked to higher levels of vitamin D for African-American women; however, those who stop taking birth control could increase their risk of vitamin D deficiency. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ScienceDaily Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1111
In women of reproductive age, mild iron deficiency was associated with lower levels of physical activity, temperamental traits such as irritability, and reduced mental endurance on an intelligence test. Physiology & Behavior Happiness Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1226
Drinking alcohol is associated with a greater risk of cancer and all-cause mortality. The only amount of alcohol consumption that is not associated with an increased health risk is zero. The Lancet ScienceDaily Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1146
People over 50 years old who drank a cup of hot tea daily were less likely to be diagnosed with glaucoma. British Journal of Ophthalmology ScienceDaily NHS Health Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1439