Brain cells called tanycytes influence the feeling of satiety; when stimulated they increase appetite, and regulation of these neurons could help reduce or increase dietary intake for therapeutic purposes. Tanycytes and the appetite There is a group of brain cells called tanycytes which communicate with the rest of the neurons to inform them…
The new catalog, openly available, has samples of the genome of more than 140,000 people, more than twice the number of the largest data set known to date. Although the structure of DNA was discovered 67 years ago and the first map of the human genome was introduced 17 years ago, the function of…
Type 2 diabetes has attained staggering levels worldwide. In Mexico alone, around 12.8 million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. The figures in the rest of Latin America and Europe are also high and increasing. In the United States, 30 million people suffer from this condition. And that happens in the western world.…
Consuming high-flavonoid foods such as apples, pears, tea, strawberries or blueberries for 20 years might have a protective effect against the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, according to a new epidemiological study. The research Including berries – such as blueberries or strawberries –, apples, pears, and tea for years…
The ketogenic diet is a type of low-carb diet that allows reducing blood sugar levels. Is it good for diabetics? Diabetics often try different diet plans to improve their physical condition. The keto diet sits among the most popular diet plans. Some research indicates that the keto diet can help balance the…
We knew diet has an effect on brain health. Now, a recent study has revealed that the way food is combined may also be crucial for the risk of developing dementia. Eating a balanced and healthy diet can help maintain good brain health, avoiding thus many diseases. Previous research showed that a diet…
In recent years, studies have been conducted indicating that reducing and spacing meals at well-defined time intervals has cellular aging, cardiovascular, neurological, functional and oncological benefits. Intermittent fasting Therefore, intermittent fasting is booming as an alternative dietary approach. This type of nutritional approach aims to establish caloric restriction in food by limiting the…
New research from UC Riverside shows that soybean oil not only promotes obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions such as autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression. Soybean oil Soybean oil, which is added to packaged foods, used to fry fast food and employed as livestock feed, is by far…
A macro study clarifies that the foods that reduce the risk of ischemic stroke aren’t the same foods that protect against hemorrhagic stroke and vice versa; and highlights that fiber is the diet element that protects the most against ischemic stroke. Foods that can protect against strokes One’s type of diet can be…
A new study has shown that indole, a natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower, could help reduce non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-induced inflammation. Cruciferous vegetables and Microbiota The intestinal microbiota and certain cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts or kale, have in their makeup a substance called indole…
Including isoflavone-rich foods such as tofu in one’s regular diet can protect the heart, as a study revealed that frequent consumption of this product can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 18%. The research Eating foods that are high in isoflavones – substances that act similarly to estrogens – such…
Each season has certain food products that nature provides in portions in the form of vegetables and fruits with the vitamins we need during every season of the year. In winter, one of the outstanding stars is vitamin C. Laura González, nutritionist, explains at “El Bisturí” what we should eat to fight the cold in…