What Mom Eats Changes Baby's Genes Before Birth
Scientists discovered that when pregnant sheep get extra methionine (a building block found in protein), it changes how their babies' genes work before they're …
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Why Your Immune Cells Matter for Liver Health
Scientists discovered that a specific protein in immune cells helps protect your liver from damage when you eat an unhealthy diet. When they removed this …
Read MoreHow Missing 3 Key Nutrients Changes Your Gut Health
Scientists discovered that when mice don't get enough of three specific nutrients—methionine, tryptophan, and niacin—their intestines change in interesting …
Read MoreHigh-Methionine Diet: Good for Liver, Bad for Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a diet high in methionine (an amino acid found in protein) could help diabetic rats. They found something surprising: the diet …
Read MoreTwo Supplements Together Help Fish Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Scientists studied whether adding two special nutrients called taurine and methionine to fish food could help a type of fish called Totoaba grow better without …
Read MoreWhy a Special Diet Damages Your Liver's Natural Cleanup System
Scientists studied how a diet missing certain nutrients affects the liver's ability to clean out harmful substances. They fed mice a special diet lacking …
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