What Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Kids' Blood Sugar Later
A new study found that when pregnant mice ate too much of certain amino acids called BCAAs (building blocks of protein), their grown-up offspring had trouble …
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Why Certain Amino Acids May Damage Diabetic Kidneys
Researchers discovered that people with diabetic kidney disease have trouble breaking down certain proteins called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). When …
Read MoreCan Special Amino Acids Help Keep Your Bones Strong?
Scientists are investigating whether three special building blocks called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—found in protein-rich foods like chicken, eggs, …
Read MoreWhy Certain Amino Acids May Increase Fatty Liver Risk
Researchers studied 1,642 Iranian adults over 50 to understand how different amino acids in the blood relate to fatty liver disease. They found that higher …
Read MoreThe Right Mix of Amino Acids May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists studied how different types of branched-chain amino acids (special building blocks your body uses) affect fatty liver disease in chickens. They …
Read MoreSpecial Amino Acids May Help Stop Diarrhea and Malnutrition
Researchers are exploring how special building blocks called amino acids might help treat diarrhea and malnutrition, especially in children and cancer …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Protect Brains in Rare Genetic Disease
Maple syrup urine disease is a rare genetic condition where the body struggles to break down certain amino acids (building blocks of protein). Researchers …
Read MoreCinnamon Compound May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that cinnamic acid, a natural compound found in cinnamon, may help prevent type 2 diabetes by improving how the body uses insulin. In a …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrient Mix May Help Improve Social Skills in Autism
Researchers discovered that a combination of three nutrients—zinc, branched-chain amino acids, and serine—may help improve social behaviors in mice with …
Read MoreNew Way to Fight Kidney Cancer by Changing Diet and Medicine
Scientists discovered that kidney cancer cells produce a harmful substance called MMA that helps tumors grow by changing immune cells in the body. When they …
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