How crushed eggshells could help repair bone damage

How crushed eggshells could help repair bone damage

Nutrition / Diet

How crushed eggshells could help repair bone damage In an effort to find better ways of supporting bone growth for transplants, a study in vitro and in vivo has turned to an unusual material: eggshells.

These diets and supplements may not really protect the heart Do common dietary interventions and nutritional supplements really help protect against cardiovascular events? A new meta-analysis answers in the negative.

Pro-obesity environment and genes could explain big rise in body weight While genes can raise obesity risk, they interact with environment to drive up BMI, with environment likely contributing more, Norwegian study suggests.

Spinach supplement may increase muscle strength New research finds that a dietary supplement comprising spinach extract can significantly increase athletic performance and muscle strength.

Glycemic index: Everything you need to know The glycemic index (GI) scores foods according to how quickly they raise blood sugar. This scoring system can help people with conditions such as diabetes make positive dietary choices. Learn more about GI, including about low and high GI foods, in this article.

Very low levels of 'bad' cholesterol may raise stroke risk New research in a large sample of participants finds that too little low-density lipoprotein cholesterol correlates with a higher risk of bleeding stroke.

Is fungal or animal protein better for building muscle? A small new study suggests that fungus-derived protein present in some meat replacement products may be better for building muscles than animal protein.