Why Your Body Absorbs Nutrients Differently From Plants vs. Meat
Scientists are pointing out an important gap in how we plan global food supplies: they're not accounting for the fact that your body absorbs nutrients …
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Could Special Bacteria Help Your Body Absorb More Magnesium?
Scientists studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus to see if it could soak up magnesium like a sponge. Magnesium is important …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Soak Up Selenium? What Scientists Found
Scientists tested whether adding selenium (a nutrient your body needs) to probiotic bacteria would help them grow better and absorb more of this mineral. They …
Read MoreSpecial Gels Help Older Adults Absorb Vitamin D Better
Scientists created special gel foods designed to help older adults get better nutrition. These gels contain vitamin D and are made with different ingredients …
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