Prebiotics may enhance magnesium uptake from diet: Rat data
Prebiotic fibers may enhance the absorption and retention in rats, suggests new data from Purdue University with implications for bone health in postmenopausal women.
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The Popeye myth? New findings suggest how spinach increases muscle power
Nitrate-rich vegetables, such as spinach, could have a ‘powerful effect’ on boosting muscle strength by increasing the levels of certain proteins, according to new research in mice.
Higher selenium levels linked to lower diabetes risk: Harvard study
Increased levels of selenium in the body may be associated with a 25% reduction in the risk of type-2 diabetes, says a new study from Korea and Harvard.