What Fish Eat Changes Their Brain and Body Chemistry
Scientists studied how two different types of fish food affect the bodies of barramundi fish at the molecular level. One diet had more land animal protein, …
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How Your Kidneys Use Amino Acids and Why It Matters
Your kidneys do more than filter waste—they also manage special proteins called amino acids that your body needs to stay healthy. When kidneys get sick from …
Read MoreNew Drug May Help Fatty Liver Disease by Changing How Body Uses Water
Scientists discovered that a diabetes medication called SGLT2 inhibitors might help treat fatty liver disease through an unexpected mechanism. When this drug …
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreHow Mountain Pikas Survive Winter by Recycling Body Waste
Scientists discovered that small mountain animals called pikas have a clever survival trick for winter: their gut bacteria help them recycle nitrogen (a …
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 MoreWhy Some People Lose Too Many Amino Acids in Their Urine
Your body needs amino acids to build muscles, create energy, and keep cells healthy. Sometimes, people lose too many amino acids through their urine because of …
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 …
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