by metabolicmatrix | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Prebiotic potential of new sweeteners based on the simultaneous biosynthesis of galactooligosaccharides and enzymatically modified steviol glycosides Prebiotics are known for their health-promoting functions associated with the modulation of the colonic microbiota and...
by metabolicmatrix | Jul 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
John Yudkin’s hypothesis: sugar is a major dietary culprit in the development of cardiovascular disease To date, the risk of developing atherosclerosis has extended beyond Western countries and now affecting individuals from various ethnic backgrounds and age groups....
by metabolicmatrix | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fixing the problems with ultra-processed foods Dr. Tim Harlan and Dr. Rob Lustig discuss the harms of ultra-processed food, what makes a food healthy, and the food industry’s future. Originally published on the Levels website:...
by metabolicmatrix | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Re-engineering ultra-processed foods can feed the gut, protect the liver and support the brain, study flags 03 Apr 2023 — Ultra-processed foods can be much healthier with a little re-engineering, according to an international team of researchers who recently...
by metabolicmatrix | Jun 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
‘Feed the gut, protect the liver, support the brain…’ Dr. Robert Lustig’s strategy to re-engineer ultra-processed foods Reformulation strategies at leading food companies typically involve reducing salt, fat, and sugar. A more effective approach, claims pediatric...
by metabolicmatrix | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why. In the mid-1990s, Carlos Monteiro, a nutritional epidemiologist in Brazil, noticed something alarming: Obesity rates among children in his country were rising rapidly. To...
