Micronutrient

Jenny McCarthy says she "literally almost died" after trying the vegan diet. Fox News Digital spoke to nutrition experts who revealed the pros and cons of a vegan diet.

Evolution has equipped us with a triage mechanism (from the French verb 'trier' meaning to sort out): When there is a deficiency of micronutrients in our bodies, they are reserved for short-term survival and reproduction at the expense of disabling DNA repair, which increases the risk of developing chronic disease in the long-term.

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These vitamins and minerals are the fountain of youth in the supplement aisle.

Endocrinologists provide tips for how primary care clinicians can describe the results of thyroid tests to patients and what comes next for those with an abnormal TSH level.

Ensuring the world's children have enough nutritious food is critical for economic and social success, says Gates.

The civil war in Sudan has brought to country's health system to its knees. UN mobile health teams are attempting to plug the gaps, crossing conflict zones to help pregnant women to give birth in safety.

Low-carbohydrate diets are a quick path to weight loss and nutrient depletion.

Analysis of 400,000 healthy adults finds no health benefits from taking daily multivitamins

The important role of the Southern Ocean in global biological processes and the carbon cycle has been confirmed anew by a study published in Science that, for the first time based on field evidence, reveals the underappreciated role of inorganic zinc (Zn) particles in these cycles.

Supt. Enikia Ford Morthel rejected accusations that Berkeley schools have tolerated antisemitism, saying the district responds quickly to alleged incidents.

The FDA said there was some evidence - but not a consensus - that eating two cups of yogurt per week is linked to lower rates of the disease. It applies to most yoghurts sold in the US.

Niacin (vitamin B3) is an essential micronutrient fortified in food staples, but its role in CVD is not well understood.

Nuts are a nutrient dense, healthy snack option, but can they help you lose weight? Dietitians lay out the 6 best nuts in add into your diet for weight loss.

It turns out the optimal space meal for male astronauts is a tasty vegetarian salad, using ingredients grown in space that offer micronutrients needed to...

Researchers from the John Innes Centre and the Max-Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology are calling for biofortification to play an integrated role in national and international food strategies to relieve the global problem of hidden hunger.

The study explores the intricate relationship between the early-life gut microbiome and micronutrient deficits, providing valuable insights into the escalating problem of antibiotic resistance worldwide.

Sorghum bran has much higher levels of some essential amino acids and minerals needed for human health and development than a whole grain or dehulled sorghum flour, researchers from the University of Johannesburg have found.

Scientists have three theories about geophagy.