Special Pig Feed Makes Fried Pork Smell and Taste Different
Scientists studied how feeding pigs a special diet with flaxseed oil and selenium changed the smell and taste of fried pork meat. They used advanced lab …
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Special Metals Help Bacteria Make More Biogas Energy
Scientists studied how adding different metals to bacteria that break down waste could help them produce more biogas—a renewable energy source. They tested 35 …
Read MoreFood as Medicine: How Diet May Help Your Thyroid Fight Hashimoto's
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition where your immune system attacks your thyroid gland, causing inflammation and fatigue. Scientists have discovered that …
Read MoreSelenium Supplement Protects Gut Health from Damaged Cooking Oil
Researchers discovered that a selenium compound called selenomethionine can protect the intestines from damage caused by oxidized soybean oil—oil that's been …
Read MoreThese 6 Vitamins and Minerals May Help Prevent Arthritis
Researchers looked at data from thousands of Americans to understand which vitamins and minerals might protect against arthritis. They found that getting …
Read MoreToo Much Selenium May Affect Blood Sugar in Middle-Aged Women
Researchers studied over 1,400 Chinese women over 45 to understand how selenium (a mineral found in foods) affects blood sugar control. They discovered that …
Read MoreSpecial Minerals Help Goats Stay Healthy in Hot Weather
Scientists studied how adding extra minerals to goat food affects their health and growth, especially when it's hot outside. They tested 22 male goats with …
Read MoreFoods That Fight Cancer Damage May Help Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Researchers followed nearly 2,800 colorectal cancer patients to see if eating foods that fight body damage could help them live longer. They created four …
Read MoreDoes Too Much Selenium Lower Male Hormones?
Researchers studied over 5,400 Chinese men to see if the amount of selenium in their blood affected their sex hormones. Selenium is a mineral found in foods …
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 MoreCan Vitamins and Minerals Help Reduce Anxiety? New Research Suggests Yes
Scientists wanted to understand if taking certain vitamins and minerals could actually help reduce anxiety. They studied genetic information from nearly …
Read MoreSelenium May Help Fight Udder Infections Without Antibiotics
Researchers discovered that selenium, a natural mineral, might help cows and other animals fight dangerous udder infections caused by bacteria. The study found …
Read MoreWhy Body Minerals Matter in Fighting Tuberculosis
Researchers discovered that people with active tuberculosis have unusual levels of important minerals in their blood, including too much copper and too little …
Read MoreTiny Minerals That Fight Thyroid Disease
Your thyroid is a small gland that controls how your body uses energy, and sometimes it attacks itself, causing disease. Scientists have discovered that tiny …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Chickens Grow Better and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two special nutrients to chicken feed could help chickens grow faster and produce better meat. They studied 450 chickens and …
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