Research Papers

Humans have a biological clock called the circadian rhythm, a process that programs sleep, food, social interactions and heart health. The circadian rhythm is programmed largely by genes…

It is well known that a high saturated fat intake is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and that diets centered around increasing plants is more beneficial for heart health. A plant-based diet…

Not consuming enough dietary fibre from fruit and vegetables significantly increases the risk for non-communicable diseases, however children worldwide eat far less fruits and vegetables…

Background: Dietary nitrate has a controversial role in human health. For over half a century, the nitrate content of the three major dietary sources – vegetables, meat, and water – has been legislated…

Chemotherapy continues to be the first line therapy for the majority of cancers, despite its harmful side effects which significantly harm the physical and mental wellbeing of patients…

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing in prevalence and is a major concern to global health and well-being. MetS is associated with a number of conditions such as obesity…

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a serious public health concern that is predicted to increase by more than 100 million cases in the next decade. Genetics, lifestyle and dietary…

Mistletoe extract has traditionally been used for patients suffering with cancer to support symptoms and to improve quality of life for decades, however there is limited evidence…

There is currently a theory called the geroscience hypothesis that suggests that slowing or reversing the molecular changes that coincide with aging can delay the onset of multiple chronic…

The gut-brain axis, also known as the brain-gut-microbiome is characterized by communication channels that exist between the gut and brain. Literature has shown that diet…

This study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, examined the role of western diets in joint inflammation and skin disorders such as psoriasis. Psoriasis is an auto-immune…

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between exposure to various pets and food allergies. The authors analysed data from the Japan Environment and Children’s Study…

Depression is a global public health concern characterized by low mood and decreased energy. Depression affects almost 10% of the US population and severely impacts individuals…

This prospective longitudinal study aimed to assess whether there is an association between the quality of a maternal diet and the subsequent diet and body composition of their children…

Autoimmune disease (AD) affects almost 7% of Americans and 5% of Australians and these rates continue to rise. There are a wide range of conditions that present differently…

In this paper published in the journal of Mitochondrian, Dr Robert Naviaux proposes a term named the cell danger response (CDR) for the healing cycle that may be disrupted…

Numerous studies have shown that obesity is associated with chronic inflammation, which can often be mediated with dietary and lifestyle choices. Polyphenols are a group of metabolites found…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition of the central nervous system causing damage to the myelin sheath of nerve cells located in the spine and brain. Research has shown that genetic…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there are toxic concentrations of metals in a variety of common household beverages such as soft drinks, plant-based milks…

A research team from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University of Singapore have found that a transporter protein named Mfsd2a plays a critical role in brain health…

This paper looked at the levels of carotenoids and fatty acids in participants’ blood in order to measure adherence to the Mediterranean diet and its role in Type 2 Diabetes…

Researchers from Cologne have tested their hypothesis that the human brain learns to prefer high-fat and high-sugar foods after exposure. To examine this, the researchers administered…

Multiple research papers have demonstrated that brain health and cognitive performance can be supported with both general dietary management as well as specific nutritional therapy…

Since the start of the COVID-19 virus there have been over 6 million deaths reported worldwide. Evidence has suggested that death rates within four weeks of being critically ill from…

Ferroptosis, which is a type of cell death where the body goes into self destruction mode, is implicated in many cancers. Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that has an extremely poor prognosis…

Over 500 million adults worldwide had diabetes in 2021 and this number is predicted to rise to over 700 million by 2045. The risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death is…

Despite being a high-quality protein and a great source of nutrients, the consumption of red meat is often discouraged due to its association with an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease…

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have conducted this systematic review which examined 20 studies exploring the diet of women during the preconception and postpartum period..

Due to an increase in rates of obesity in children, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now increasingly seen in children and young adults. This study examines whether the combination…

The human gut microbiome has various functions within the body, including supporting the immune system, the nervous system and influencing the risk of chronic diseases…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by social communication difficulties, repetitive behavior and sensory integration disorder…

Sufficient calcium levels are essential for many physiological processes and preventing chronic conditions, particularly for maintaining bone health. Associations between sufficient calcium…

The purpose of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare common hay fever and anti-histamine medication such as cetirizine with spirulina supplementation for the treatment…

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common immune-mediated condition which is largely misunderstood. Atopic dermatitis is extremely common and has almost tripled in prevalence over the last 30 years…

The Nordic diet is consumed by people from Nordic countries such as Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. It is characterized by being mostly plant based, based on a large consumption of fruits…

Researchers from Australia have compared a diet utilising intermittent fasting with a reduced calorie diet to see which is more effective for people likely to develop type 2 diabetes…

This study is a 12-week placebo-controlled trial examining the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is a common essential fatty acid, in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)…

The reduction of estrogen levels seen in menopause can cause an inflammatory cascade, anxiety and sexual dysfunction. The researchers of this paper looked at curcumin and vitamin E…

The risk of developing a degenerative disease such as cancer, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) or Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) increases as the human population ages. Stress to the endoplasmic reticulum…

Research concerning vitamin E’s role in insulin resistance and blood sugar levels is currently inconsistent and the last systematic review published in this area in 2014 reached inconclusive results…

By 2050 the worldwide prevalence of dementia is predicted to be over 150 million people. There is currently no cure for dementia and pharmacological treatment has been mostly unsuccessful…

Adverse events from common drugs are a major health concern globally. In the USA, there are approximately 24 million adverse events reported to the Federal Drug Administration annually…

Rice crops are very vulnerable to pollution and the heavy metal accumulation can be up to three times more than other common grains such as wheat. Heavy metal accumulation…

Research has clearly noted that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased chance of obesity, however whether ASD is associated with other cardiometabolic…

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common psychiatric disorder characterised by fear or anxiety in regards to social situations such as having a conversation, meeting new people…

This research has established why there is a correlation between high fat and sugar laden diets and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is a typical eating pattern in western countries…

Silymarin, commonly referred to as milk thistle, contains flavonolignans and other polyphenolic compounds that exert anti-oxidant and liver protective properties and can improve…

Metabolic syndrome (MeS) is a complex disorder yet is increasingly common in western countries. It is characterised by impaired fasting blood glucose, abdominal obesity, hypertension…