Why People Taking Metformin Need B12 Checks
A new study from Saudi Arabia shows that people taking metformin, a common diabetes medicine, need to pay special attention to their vitamin B12 levels. …
Read MoreSaudi Arabia
All content tagged with "Saudi Arabia"
Why Young Saudis Are Eating Less Plant Protein Than Meat
Researchers surveyed 398 young adults in Saudi Arabia (ages 18-25) to understand how much plant-based protein they eat compared to animal protein. They found …
Read MoreBody Shape Matters More Than You Think for Blood Pressure
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied over 1,000 adults to understand what affects blood pressure the most. They discovered that combining measurements of body …
Read MoreWhy Young People Eat Differently Than Their Parents
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied how three different age groups eat and make food choices. They surveyed over 1,100 people from Generation X (born in the …
Read MoreHow Special Diets Help Babies With Rare Metabolic Disorders
Babies born with certain rare inherited conditions struggle to process nutrients properly, which can cause serious health problems if not treated early. …
Read MoreMost Saudis Know About Probiotics, But Cost and Confusion Hold Them Back
Researchers surveyed 286 people in Saudi Arabia to understand what they know about probiotics—the helpful bacteria in foods like yogurt that support digestive …
Read MoreDoes Drinking Too Much Coffee Lower Your Vitamin D?
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied 387 adults to see if drinking a lot of coffee affects vitamin D levels and how people feel. They found that people who …
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Creates New Healthy Eating Guide to Fight Disease
Saudi Arabia's health experts created a new eating guide called the Saudi Healthy Plate 2024 to help people eat better and prevent diseases like diabetes and …
Read More