We lead the field of Precision Nutrition research by applying advanced scientific methods for understanding individual requirements for and responses to nutrients.
Rewriting Cancer's Energy Story with a Natural Compound
This Recipe for Trust Could Change Nutrition Research
Choline Under Pressure: A New Finding
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Rewriting Cancer’s Energy Story with a Natural Compound
Our findings show a completely novel function of resveratrol that help us understand how it may target cancer cells by altering how they generate energy. By uncovering these shifts in fat metabolism we’re identifying new ways to think about nutrition’s role in cancer research.
This Recipe for Trust Could Change Nutrition Research
When researchers move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and engage families as true partners, they can design interventions that reflect real experiences and lead to meaningful, lasting change.
Choline Under Pressure: A New Finding
By understanding that alcohol changes how choline is used, we can focus on making sure mothers get enough of this essential nutrient to support their baby’s brain and body development. It’s a step toward giving more children the healthiest possible start in life.
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