Molecular Nutrition & Food Research Archives

Changing gluten intake found to have no impact on gut inflammation in healthy individuals

by Aaron Brown | Nov 9, 2020

Understanding how gluten affects the gut is a key to understanding whether gluten-free diets are merely a fad or based in solid science.

Why Tomatoes and Iron Do Not Mix

by Ekaterina Perets | Oct 10, 2019

Iron can reduce absorption of lycophene, a beneficial antioxidant that gives tomatoes and other fruits their signature color.

Fruit & Veg Combat Prostate Cancer

by Peter Gregory | Dec 15, 2016

Consumption of both fruit and vegetables shows a higher 15-year overall survival probability in prostate cancer patients than those with lower intakes.

Vitamin D Deficiency – Genetics, Sunlight, or Diet?

by Elisabeth Nerger | Nov 25, 2016

An individual’s vitamin D level depends on their Vitamin D uptake from food and supplements, time outside in the sun, and their genetic disposition.

Green tea helps to fight over-eating

by Christine Mayer | Nov 18, 2016

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the active compound in green tea, counteracts overeating brought about by consumption of excessive amounts of high-fat foods.