Nutrient articles
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Cancer immunity gets a boost from one common nutrient, study finds: ‘Intrigue and optimism’
Vitamin D could be a surprise weapon against cancer, new research suggests. A study of mice published in the journal Science last week found that eating a diet rich in vitamin D changed the gut microbiome in a way that boosted cancer immunity. The micronutrient increased levels of the bacterium Bacteroides fragilis, which has been
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Scientists find a common nutrient can prevent tumor growth and make cancer drugs work better
Mice fed vitamin D had a stronger immune resistance to transplanted cancers. Nutrient sets off process in the gut that produces cancer-resisting bacteria. READ MORE: Vitamin D 'could
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Get ready for 'healthier' white bread! Scientists are trying to create a loaf that's as nutrient-dense as wholemeal but not as bland
Dr Catherine Howarth of Aberystwyth University is working to create a healthier white bread that is as nutrient dense as wholemeal bread. But nutritionists say white bread isn't bad for you.