Coffee the elixir of life. For a lot of people it is hard to imagine a day without it, myself included. The caffeine perks you up, and there’s something soothing about sipping a cup of coffee. But is coffee consumption good for us? We will discuss that today. Coffee is one of the most commonly […]
Poor diet quality is strongly associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. The scientific statement by the AHA 2021 emphasizes the importance of dietary patterns beyond individual foods and nutrients, underscores the critical role of nutrition early in life, presents elements of heart-healthy dietary patterns and highlights structural challenges that impede adherence […]
What is Methionine? Methionine is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks that our bodies use to make proteins. Methionine is found in meat, fish and dairy products and it plays an important role in many functions within the body. One of the unique features of methionine is the ability to be converted […]
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. It is estimated that in 2019/2020 world coffee consumption amounted to about 10.1 million kg. It is usually identified as a stimulant because of a high content of caffeine. However, caffeine is not the only coffee bioactive component. The coffee beverage is in fact a […]
What are Nonnutritive Sweeteners (NNSs)? Nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) are increasingly consumed as an alternative to nutritive sweeteners as a way to satisfy the desire for sweet taste while providing few or no calories. Although NNSs are now used by more than 40% of US adults, the health consequences of NNS consumption are still highly debated. […]
Spinach is a dark leafy green vegetable with a high chlorophyll content and other diverse bioactives. Previous research has identified spinach as having anti-colon cancer properties. A new study from the TAMU Health Science Center reaffirmed the anticancer properties of spinach and investigates how the vegetable with gut bacteria and genetics to achieve its beneficial […]
The hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the deposition of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Elevated levels of brain-pathologies, including amyloid-β and neurofibrillary tangles, initiate a series of molecular events leading to neuronal damage and, ultimately, cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Around 1 in 9 adults […]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Together with premature ejaculation, ED represents the most common among the symptoms of male sexual disorders. The prevalence rates of ED are estimated to range from 1-10% in adults aged <40 years to 50–100% […]
If you exercise regularly, you likely want to be sure you’re getting the most out of it. One important benefit from exercise is gaining muscle and strength. Having a healthy amount of muscle allows you to perform your best during exercise and daily life. Three main criteria must be met for maximal muscle gain: eating […]
People worldwide are living longer. Today for the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond. By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years or older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. Today, 125 million people are aged 80 years or older. […]