What Were We Eating During The 80s of Stranger Things?
I’m currently watching Stranger Things and knowing that I am already behind the times when it comes to this particular series. I noticed a few […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
How Whey Protein Products Vary Around The World
Whey protein products vary significantly across global markets in terms of regulatory oversight, quality control, labeling, and consumer confidence. In North America, for example, supplements […]
L-ergothioneine
L-ergothioneine (ERT, 2-thiol-l-histidine-betaine) is an unusual bioactive compound, a sulphur based amino acids found in food. The biological function of this hydrophilic low-molecular-weight thiol is […]
Yeasts as Postbiotics
Yeast, long celebrated for its roles in baking, brewing, and fermentation, has gained increasing attention in the field of probiotics due to its unique biological […]
Are UPFs the Enemy? Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are Not Inherently Bad
In recent years, the term “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) has become a flashpoint in public health debates, with headlines, documentaries, and even policy proposals framing them […]
Exploiting Differential Metabolism in Tumours vs Healthy Tissue for Cancer Therapy
Cancer is not only a disease of uncontrolled cell proliferation but also, critically, a disease of metabolic reprogramming. Tumour cells rewire their metabolism to meet […]
Growth Hormone: Physiological Effects and Its Use in Sports Doping
Growth hormone (GH), also known as somatotropin, is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a central role in growth, metabolism, […]
Is The Loss of Attenuation of Intracellular Signalling Responsible for Cancer?
Cancer has long been understood as a disease of dysregulated cell growth, survival, and proliferation. While multiple paradigms exist to explain the complex processes that […]
The Role of Laboratory Tests in the Diagnosis of Specific Antibody Deficiency
Specific antibody deficiency (SAD) is an immunological disorder characterised by a selective impairment in the ability to mount adequate antibody responses to polysaccharide antigens, despite […]
The Complement System and Its Role and Function in Immunology
The immune system of vertebrates is composed of a complex network of cells, molecules, and pathways designed to recognize and neutralize potentially harmful agents while […]
Eating Back To School
It’s a while since I was walking back to school. The long hot days of summer were being put behind me and that my return […]
Transient Ischaemic Event
A Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)—sometimes called a mini-stroke or transient ischaemic event—is a temporary episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a brief reduction in blood […]
The General Health Benefits Of Polyphenols
Polyphenols are a group of plant compounds which have a number of health benefits. We often discuss polyphenols in nutrition, especially on this web-site. There […]
Niemann-Pick Disease
1. Introduction to Niemann-Pick Disease Niemann-Pick disease is a group of rare, inherited, progressive metabolic disorders that affect the body’s ability to metabolize lipids (fats). […]
Polycystin 1 (PC1) And Its Role In Organ Failure
Polycystin-1 (PC1) is a large, membrane-bound protein that plays a crucial role in how cells sense and respond to their physical environment—especially in the kidneys. […]
Tumour Angiogenesis – The Mechanism and Role in Tumour Progression
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, largely due to its ability to grow uncontrollably and metastasize to distant organs. One of […]
The Partnership for a Healthier America – A Decade of Progress Toward Food Equity and Public Health
The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) was established in 2010 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to support and amplify the goals of former First […]
Biotics and Feeding Babies, Toddlers, and Young Children: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Health
The early years of a child’s life are critical for growth, brain development, and the establishment of a robust immune system. Nutrition plays a central […]
How Prebiotics Affect Mineral Absorption in Humans
Mineral absorption is a crucial physiological process that ensures the bioavailability of essential elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. These minerals play a […]