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M. Sc Foods and Nutrition, Diabetes Educator
Soundharya is a Nutritionist and holds a Postgraduate Degree in Foods and Nutrition from Women's Christian College, Chennai and is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). She shifted the gears from being a lectiophile to becoming a logophile in the field of Nutrition and Health. Her interests are food, view more..
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Probiotics and Iron Bioavailability
Probiotics are known to increase iron bioavailability. Probiotic supplementation is an effective treatment for iron-deficiency anemia (IDA). Oral probiotics can aid in improving iron absorption and thereby, augment iron bioavailability.
Western Diet
Western diet or the Standard American Diet (SAD) is the modern-day diet pattern that consists of refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, and processed foods. The Western pattern diet (WPD) may pave the way to several chronic health conditions.
When are Vitamins Used as Drugs?
Vitamins are essential for critical functions in the body and partake in drug-nutrient interactions. Vitamins could be considered drugs as they may spark a light in preventing, mitigating, and treating disease.
Microbial Link between Gut Health and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Gut health reflected by gut microbiota helps manage diabetes mellitus in pregnant women known as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Gut microbiota imbalance during pregnancy induces glucose intolerance and, thereby, gestational diabetes.
Health Benefits of Microgreens
Microgreens are young, tender, nutrient-dense greens. The health benefits of microgreens are numerous, namely antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, reducing inflammation markers, boosting immunity, and many more.
