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Our research not only influences the scientific community, but the general public as well. We strive to share our discoveries with everyone. Read some of our latest articles on what is happening at the Nutrition Research Institute.
Reserve Your Spot for a Guided Tour of the NRI on July 24
Thank you for your interest in touring the NRI! The open tour has reached capacity. Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations. Join us on Thursday, July...
The Vitamin that Helps–and Hurts–Cancer
The Vitamin That Helps–and Hurts–CancerMadeline Childress joined the NRI in 2019 and began her docotral studies in the fall of 2020. She completed her undergraduate program at the University of Alabama, where she graduated with a major in Biology and minor...
Feeding Health with Intelligence featuring Deborah F. Tate, PhD
A new article written by Megan Mendenhall for UNC Research Stories explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming science—and how Carolina researchers are using it to improve human health. UNC Research Stories is a digital storytelling series from UNC...
No More One-Size-Fits-All Diets: How Precision Nutrition Could Rewrite the Rules of Eating Right
Bryan Munoz, PhD, has a message for anyone who’s ever been tempted by the latest diet craze: be skeptical. “Let’s be honest, we’ve all heard it,” said Munoz, a research assistant in the Tate Lab at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute. “Eat like a caveman! Go...
Easy Ways to Drink More Water
This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk, July 2018. You might be tired of people telling you — or even telling yourself — that you have to drink more water. In recent years, staying hydrated has become all the rage, complete with special goal water...
Eating with the Seasons: Why It Matters for Your Health
When you shop at the farmer’s market, you're doing more than supporting local growers – you’re nourishing your body with foods harvested at their peak. Seasonal eating isn't just a trend; it's rooted in science. At the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), we study...
SPM Active® Supplementation
Study Purpose: The purpose of this study aims to explore the effects of SPM Active®, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) dietary supplement, on male adults with obesity.
The Polybar Study
We are studying how consuming a protein bar with polyphenols as a daily functional snack can support metabolic health.
More Than Genetics: How Daily Choices Influence Our Health
As the field of translational exposomics gains momentum, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) stands at the forefront of research exploring how nutrition interacts with our environment and genes to influence lifelong health. A recent publication in Human...