Micronutrient deficiency, whereby levels of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy bodily function are far too low, is common in people with type 2 diabetes, finds a pooled data analysis of the ...

GLP-1s are basically appetite’s off-switch: suddenly you’re “full” after three bites. Congrats on the smaller meals and ...

Lab tests offer insights for individuals who may experience inadequate intake of essential nutrients due to dietary restrictions, certain prescription medications, or chronic health conditions ...

In a recent review article published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the author describes the current state of knowledge regarding the body’s requirements for various micronutrients and how ...

“On rare occasions, vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause skin bruising,” notes Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical ...

Researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why resistance to antibiotics has been ...

As a dietitian at a major medical institution, I often talk with patients about the three macronutrients — protein, fat and carbs, so named because we need large amounts in our diet. But I much less ...

Spotting the early signs can help to make required changes that can help prevent anaemia. Here are some of the early signs of ...

A new review uncovers why dangerous vitamin deficiencies, from vision loss to life-threatening complications, are harming patients years after weight loss surgery, and how better follow-up could save ...