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fromNature
1 week ago

Developing super-tortillas to address malnutrition in Latin America

The humble tortilla is an iconic food staple in Mexico. Everyone eats them, regardless of age or income. The ingredients for the tortilla I was frying in this photo have been fermented to include probiotics and prebiotics for gut health. My research focuses on developing such fermented nutraceuticals - nutritious products with pharmaceutical benefits - to help improve people's metabolic health and combat the malnutrition prevalent in some of Mexico's poorest communities.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Dark(er) Side of Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed, hyperpalatable foods strip fiber, harm beneficial gut microbes, can be addictive, and their loss contributes to chronic diseases.
Cancer
fromNature
6 months ago

Microbiota-driven antitumour immunity mediated by dendritic cell migration - Nature

Immune checkpoint blockade therapies significantly improve cancer survival but have low complete response rates, necessitating new biomarkers and strategies.
Health
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Struggling With Stubborn Belly Fat? Here's What Science Says

Belly fat in older men results from hormonal dysregulation, psychological stress, and an obesogenic environment.
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