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03/26/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Gut microbiota composition modulated by diet; together they determine gastrointestinal health, disease risk

The composition of a person’s diet can be used to regulate gut microbiota, which can have positive outcomes against certain diseases. The findings of the study, which appeared in Food Science and Human Wellness, comes from a comprehensive analysis of previous reports that have linked certain diets and gut microbiota. The study touched on the impact of […]

11/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Clinical trials review confirms: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are an effective treatment for ADHD

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could soon be playing a therapeutic role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments. According to researcher and public health nutritionist Dr. Emma Derbyshire, these fatty acids are “an effective and safe treatment” for this common neurodevelopmental disorder. This was the conclusion Derbyshire came to in her major review article, published […]

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