During early germination, water uptake activates metabolic pathways that stimulate the production of hydrolytic enzymes like α- and β-amylase, proteases, lipase, and phytase. These endogenous enzymes ...

Most of us have heard the basics: eat your greens, get enough protein, don't skip breakfast. But there's a whole layer of ...

Eating a variety of whole foods can provide all the nutrients you need, but supplements can help fill any gaps. In general, whole foods offer more health benefits and better absorption of essential ...

You pop a pill, drink some water and assume the job is done. But the journey from tablet to the cells that need it is not so simple. Two supplements that look the same on a shelf can behave very ...

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baobab Foods has commissioned a new nutritional study by Brunswick Laboratories. Results of the test indicate that baobab’s bioavailability exceeds that of acai, ...

With so much dietary focus on fresh, whole foods, you might get the impression that raw vegetables are more nutritious than their cooked counterparts. While it's true that some cooking techniques can ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...