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Insulin

Insulin is a peptide hormone secreted by the β-cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas to maintain normal glucose levels and to…

Interoceptive Awareness (IA)

The ability to identify, access, understand, and respond appropriately to one’s internal physiological signals.

Intestinal Permeability

Intestinal permeability is a functional feature of the intestinal barrier that allows for the exchange of solutes and fluids between the intestinal lumen and…

Ketosis

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns stored fat for energy due to a carbohydrate shortage, producing molecules called ketones.

Large Intestine

The large intestine, also known as the large bowel, is the last part of the GIT and the digestive system, consisting of the cecum,…

Leaky Brain

A leaky brain is defined as a dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier permeability in which tight junctions become loose or broken, allowing harmful substances…

Processed Food Hurts Your Immune System — And Your Kids’ Too

A study published in Nutrition Journal looked at the impact the Western diet and lifestyle has on people’s immune function. It found that…

A Greater Role in Nutritional Health

Can What We Eat Affect How We Feel?

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better…

Could Junk Food Lead to Poor Eye Health as You Age?

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests…

Sometimes Frozen Vegetables Can Be Even Healthier than Fresh – Here’s Why

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen…

Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy to Fight COVID-19

Many countries have sealed their borders and put the population under voluntary or enforced lockdown. Cultural and sporting events…