How Scientists Discovered Vitamins and Why They Matter
This article explores the fascinating history of how humans discovered vitamins—special nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. Starting from ancient times …
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Why Some Natural Plant Compounds Taste Bitter to Your Tongue
Scientists discovered that certain natural compounds found in plants—called terpenoid lactones—trigger your bitter taste receptors in unexpected ways. Your …
Read MoreZinc May Help Protect Your Liver From Chronic Disease
Researchers used a special genetic study method to investigate whether 14 different vitamins and minerals affect chronic liver disease. They found that zinc …
Read MoreCan Blood and Urine Tests Show What You Really Eat?
Researchers wanted to find out if special tests on blood and urine could accurately show what foods people eat, instead of just asking them what they ate. They …
Read MoreNew Study Questions Whether Vitamin D Really Helps Your Health
Researchers looked back at previous vitamin D studies to see if the vitamin actually makes a real difference in people's health. After carefully reviewing the …
Read MoreHow a B Vitamin May Help Reduce Skin Inflammation and Scarring
Researchers discovered that folate, a B vitamin found in leafy greens and beans, may help protect skin from inflammation and scarring caused by high levels of …
Read MoreNew Form of Vitamin D Works in Skin Cells
Scientists discovered that a specific form of vitamin D called 1,24,25(OH)3D3 is fully active and working in skin cells, just like other known forms of vitamin …
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