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10 Nov 2022

Tomatoes can be beneficial for your gut microbes; here's why

Young pigs` gut microorganisms were changed toward a more favorable profile after two weeks of consuming a diet high in tomatoes, according to a recent study. Ten recently weaned control pigs were fed a standard diet and 10 pigs were fed the standard diet fine-tuned so that 10 percent of the food consisted of a freeze-dried powder made from tomatoes. Fiber, sugar, protein, fat and calories were identical for both diets.

05 Nov 2022

5 protein based superfoods for Vegans

Being a vegan means eliminating all dairy products and non-vegetarian foods like fish, eggs, and meat from your diet. However, the concern that arises is all the aforementioned products and food are rich sources of proteins, which are also known as the building blocks of life.

25 Oct 2022

Here are the 5 natural alternatives to get your post-workout protein boost

Since protein powders are an easy and practical way to get a full serving of high-quality protein, they have steadily grown in popularity among gym-goers. While several fitness freaks opt for protein powders as a nutritional supplement, some still look out for natural food alternatives to complete their diet.

02 Oct 2022

Study: Protein could be used to produce life-saving antifungals

Researchers have discovered a protein that is responsible for controlling cell growth in yeasts. Since humans and yeasts have remarkably similar cellular mechanisms, teasing out the differences presents drug developers with new targets for treatments. Yeast cells and human immune system cells rely on surprisingly similar chemical reactions to know when to grow.

29 Aug 2022

Mix this green leaf in milk, you can get relief from kidney stone and depression

You must have consumed milk many times, now boil basil leaves in it and consume it. Its benefits will be visible soon.

25 Aug 2022

DNA: Is Your Protein Powder Real?

If you wish to have a good body, that too with the help of supplements, then you need to be aware. The protein powder you are eating may be acting as a poison, today in DNA, see the analysis of 'deadly game' with health.

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23 Oct 2021

Soybean: This vegetarian source provides more protein than egg and meat

Soybeans' important components are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats According to health experts, you can eat 100 grams of soybeans every day Soybean helps in the growth of cells and repair of damaged cells

19 Aug 2021

Is it safe to mix Protein powder with Hot milk?

Protein is one of the three primary macronutrients that our body needs for its functioning Food items like eggs, chicken, fish, green leafy vegetables, legumes, lentils and chickpeas are high in protein

11 Aug 2021

From helping in weight loss to boosting immunity - Reasons to consume protein

Protein is one of the four fundamental macromolecular components of the human body. Made up of innumerable amino acids linked together, protein is what gives cells the power to function at their best. All the important functions of the body need 1 or more proteins.

07 Jun 2021

How protein deficiency affects your body

When you don't consume enough protein, your body cannot repair the muscles properly Low protein intake is also linked with unstable moods, irritability and brain fog

09 May 2021

How do proteins affect processing of information in brain: Study

Several billion nerve cells communicate with each other in the body so that humans and other living beings can perceive and react to their environment. Cross-linking mass spectrometry helps identify the interaction sites of the proteins.

14 Jul 2020

Long-studied protein Cathepsin B could be a measure of traumatic brain injury

This publication reports the first results demonstrating the ability to use Cathepsin B as a blood-based biomarker. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or brain trauma results from blows to the head, leading to life-changing disruption of the brain. A leading cause of disability and death worldwide, TBI may occur due to an open-skull injury.

03 Dec 2019

Protein promotes cancer, suppresses anti-tumour immunity

Recent research indicated that TBK1, which normally mediates induction of type 1 interferon in response to viruses or bacteria, promotes the survival and reproduction of KRAS-dependent cancer cells.

07 Aug 2019

Red meat consumption may up breast cancer risk: Study

Women who consumed the highest amount of red meat had a 23 per cent higher risk compared with women who consumed the lowest amount.

03 Sep 2018

Structure of FAT10 protein analyzed!

A new study has identified the existence of the inefficient FAT10 system, a small protein with a huge effect.

17 Aug 2018

New low protein wheat breeds offer hope for gluten allergies

Researchers have for the first time bred low allergy wheat varieties, in an attempt towards reducing the proteins in wheat that are responsible for diseases.

16 Jul 2018

Scientists discover new method to view proteins in human cells

This device is useful in enabling the cell to tag itself without causing any unnecessary harm by placing it from outside the cell.

19 Apr 2018

Protein linked to aggressive breast cancer identified

Researchers have identified a protein that is strongly associated with metastatic breast cancer and that could be a target for future therapies.

05 Apr 2018

Protein from nuts, seeds could be good for your heart

While eating red meat that is rich in protein is linked with increased risk of heart disease, protein from nuts and seeds could be beneficial for the human heart, suggests a study including more than 80,000 participants.

22 Mar 2018

Protein that can stop cancer identified

In the study conducted in a mouse model for hepatocellular carcinoma, the researchers analysed a total of more than 4,000 proteins, comparing them in healthy and tumour tissue.

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