nutrients

Unraveling relationship between nutrients and biodiversity

harminka — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:59:30 -0500

The level of nutrients in soil determines how many different kinds of plants and trees can thrive in an ecosystem, according to new research published by biologists and mathematicians today in Nature.

Protein transports nutrients believed to protect against eye disease

harminka — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:52:34 -0500

Scientists have identified the protein responsible for transporting nutrients to the eye that are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in elderly Americans.

Breast Cancer Linked To Vitamin D Deficiency

admin_huliq — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:37:31 -0500

A new study of breast cancer survival and Vitamin D by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, finds a link between a deficiency in Vitamin D at the time of diagnosis and the likelihood of their breast cancer metastasizing.

Systems biology approach identifies nutrient regulation of biological clock in plants

harminka — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:12:57 -0500

Using a systems biological analysis of genome-scale data from the model plant Arabidopsis, an international team of researchers identified that the master gene controlling the biological clock is sensitive to nutrient status.

Novel link between excessive nutrient levels and insulin resistance

harminka — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:58:01 -0600

For quite some time now, scientists suspected the so-called hexosamine pathway — a small side business of the main sugar processing enterprise inside a cell — to be involved in the development of insulin resistance. But they could never quite put their finger on the underlying mechanism.

Is nutrient loading smaller problem than we think?

harminka — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:08:12 -0500

Coastal science gospel states that eutrophication caused by elevated nutrient loadings has triggered major alterations of coastal ecosystem structure and function.

People may need more dietary choline

harminka — Thu, 24 May 2007 12:52:32 -0500

A new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that the current recommended Adequate Intake (AI) for choline may, in fact, be inadequate for some people.1 Choline is an essential nutrient for normal functioning of all cells, including those involved with liver metabolism, brain and nerve function, memory, and the transportation of nutrients throughout the body.

Antioxidant-mineral combination protects against damage for noise exposure

harminka — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:22:54 -0500

Soldiers exposed to the deafening din of battle have little defense against hearing loss, and are often reluctant to wear protective gear like ear plugs that could make them less able to react to danger. But what if a nutritious daily "candy bar" could prevent much of that potential damage to their hearing?