//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/food_additives/ Read the latest research on food additives and preservatives including their effect on human health. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:48:12 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:48:12 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/food_additives/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803213830.htm Researchers studied the relationship between dietary intake and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:38:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803213830.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615105255.htm Perfect noncaloric replacements for sugar and high fructose corn syrup just don't exist yet. For example, some alternatives have a lingering sweet aftertaste and lack a sugar-like mouthfeel, leaving some consumers unsatisfied. Now, researchers propose adding blends of nutritionally important mineral salts to make noncaloric sweeteners seem more like the real thing. Taste-testers indicated that these blends gave zero- and low-calorie drinks a better flavor. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:52:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615105255.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323103330.htm 味觉受体的激活各种食物molecules triggers specific pathways, resulting in the sensation of taste. The association of chloride ion, a component of table salt, with a sweet sensation upon eating low concentration of salt has been long known, but the overall mechanism of its involvement remains unclear. Scientists have now demonstrated the chloride-binding ability of the T1r taste receptor, offering insight into this secondary mechanism underlying salt perception. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:33:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323103330.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117192939.htm Nitrites and nitrates occur naturally in water and soil and are commonly ingested from drinking water and dietary sources. They are also used as food additives to increase shelf life. A study suggests an association between dietary exposure to nitrites and risk of type 2 diabetes. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:29:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117192939.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110103453.htm 调整包装食品Australia to contain less sodium may save about 1,700 lives per year, according to a new study. Using the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations for reducing the population's sodium intake, the researchers estimate following the WHO sodium guidance may also prevent nearly 7,000 annual diagnoses of heart disease, kidney disease and stomach cancer in Australia. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:34:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230110103453.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221014135639.htm The so-called NKCC1 protein is found throughout the human body where it has important functions in organs that process fluids or perform neurotransmission. A research team has now determined a three-dimensional atomic structure of the NKCC1 protein, which supports future work to identify novel compounds that interfere with NKCC1 function. Such compounds may help in, for example, kidney and brain disorders. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:56:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221014135639.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220921093033.htm Researchers applied functional and structural analyses to investigate what structural features of proton/potassium (H+/K+) pumps and sodium/potassium (Na+/K+) pumps lead them to regulate the passage of salts across membrane barriers. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:30:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220921093033.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220823095453.htm A new study provides for the first time the surprising evidence that four common nonexcitatory amino acids that usually make proteins which are essential to brain function, instead cause irreversible, destructive swelling of both the astrocytes that support neurons and the neurons themselves in the aftermath of stroke, TBI. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:54:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220823095453.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220819112526.htm Since the late 1800s non-nutritive sweeteners have promised to deliver all the sweetness of sugar with none of the calories. They have long been believed to have no effect on the human body, but researchers challenge this notion by finding that these sugar substitutes are not inert, and, in fact, some can alter human consumers' microbiomes in a way that can change their blood sugar levels. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:25:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220819112526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220803093921.htm Nitrates and nitrites give processed meats their characteristic pink color and robust flavor. Although many consumers want to limit consumption of these preservatives because the substances can form potentially cancer-causing compounds, knowing how much is in a food has been difficult to determine. Now, researchers have developed a color-changing film that consumers can stick onto foods and easily analyze nitrite levels by snapping a picture with a smartphone. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:39:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220803093921.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220721204852.htm Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a new study. The study found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:48:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220721204852.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220711095152.htm Researchers have created a heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine that was appetizing, affordable and significantly lowered blood pressure among adults diagnosed with hypertension. The heart-healthy Chinese diet reduced sodium intake in half, from nearly 6,000 mg daily to about 3,000 mg daily, and featured reduced fat, increased protein and carbohydrates, twice as much dietary fiber and increased potassium. People with high blood pressure may benefit from adopting a similar heart-healthy, lower sodium diet. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:51:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220711095152.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220710185959.htm People who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from any cause, according to a study of more than 500,000 people. Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:59:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220710185959.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220523150647.htm A taste adaptation intervention lowers salt intake and increases enjoyment of a sodium restricted diet in patients with hypertension, according to a small study. Mon, 23 May 2022 15:06:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220523150647.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220505102147.htm A new study has found a promising new treatment for patients with behavioral variant fronto-temporal dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the under 60s -- resulting in a stabilizing of what would normally be escalating behavioral issues, and a slowing of brain shrinkage due to the disease. It is the second clinical trial to show that the drug, sodium selenate, may slow cognitive decline and neuro-degenerative damage that is the hallmark of many dementias including Alzheimer's Disease. Thu, 05 May 2022 10:21:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220505102147.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220424203202.htm Researchers have developed a technique using sodium magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect salt levels in breast cancer tumors in mice. Imaging salt levels could be a vital new tool to help diagnose and monitor breast cancer, the researchers say. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:32:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220424203202.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220418164931.htm Sodium is an essential micronutrient, but the amount we need is small. Three slices of bread or one teaspoon of table salt will do it, and chances are your daily sodium intake is far greater. More than 90% of Americans consume too much sodium, which can lead to hypertension, high blood pressure, and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. A new article provides a comprehensive review of scientific literature on sodium reduction strategies in food production. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:49:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220418164931.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220402131902.htm The largest randomized clinical trial to look at sodium reduction and heart failure has found that reducing salt intake does not lead to fewer emergency visits, hospitalizations or deaths for patients with heart failure. Researchers did find an improvement in symptoms such as swelling, fatigue and coughing, as well as better overall quality of life. Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:19:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220402131902.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220331101602.htm Replacing table salt with a reduced-sodium, added-potassium 'salt substitute' is cost-saving and prevents death and disease in people at high risk of having a stroke, according to new research. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:16:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220331101602.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220324143800.htm Artificial sweeteners reduce added sugar content and corresponding calories while maintaining sweetness. A new study suggests that some artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:38:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220324143800.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211110104636.htm Worldwide, millions of people follow vegan and vegetarian diets for religious, ethical, environmental or economic reasons. While these diets have purported health benefits, they can also lack essential nutrients, such as vitamins B12 and D3, if not well-planned or supplemented correctly. Now, researchers have packed a strawberry-flavored gummy with these vitamins, formulating it without any animal products so vegans and vegetarians can reach their recommended daily allowances (RDA). Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:46:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211110104636.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211104115256.htm Mechanical engineers have devised a technique of 'crystal capillary origami' where salt crystals spontaneously encapsulate liquid droplets. The process offers a new method of nanostructure encapsulation for applications in food industries, drug delivery and even medical devices. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:52:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211104115256.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211014100121.htm Researchers have improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of a key protein that makes the stomach acidic. Their findings could lead to better drugs for stomach ulcers and shed light on the functions of similar proteins across the human body. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:01:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211014100121.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210928171904.htm Most people in the U.S. consume too much salt; adult Americans typically eat twice the daily amount recommended by dietary guidelines. Bread may not seem like an obvious culprit; however, due to high consumption and relatively high salt content, baked goods are a major source of sodium in the diet. A new study from the explores ways to reduce sodium in bread without sacrificing taste and leavening ability. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:19:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210928171904.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210921081002.htm Scientists have developed processed red meat that includes added natural substitutes which reduces the carcinogenic compound nitrite added to preserve meats. The range of sausages and hams had a mixture of plants and fruits added to them which included rosemary, green tea, and resveratrol -- an extract taken from Japanese Knotweed. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:10:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210921081002.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210914184744.htm Researchers have discovered that in Nav1.2 deficient neurons, the expressions of many potassium channels are surprisingly reduced. The Nav1.2 deficiency itself doesn't cause seizures; the issue arises when the potassium channels over-compensate for the sodium channels' deficiency by shutting down too many potassium channels, making the neuron hyperexcitable, which causes seizures. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:47:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210914184744.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210830113323.htm Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke, according to recent research. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:33:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210830113323.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210824104113.htm 保持水分充足的一生中可以有效降低the risk of developing heart failure, according to new research. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:41:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210824104113.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210623130711.htm For patients who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the condition is literally a pain in the gut. Chronic -- or long-term -- abdominal pain is common, and there are currently no effective treatment options for this debilitating symptom. In a new study, researchers identify a new potential source of relief: a molecule derived from spider venom. In experiments with mice, they found that one dose could stop symptoms associated with IBS pain. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:07:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210623130711.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210225143719.htm Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and abnormal sodium levels in the blood have an increased risk of experiencing respiratory failure or dying, according to a new study. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:37:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210225143719.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210223110353.htm A team of researchers designed and manufactured a new sodium-ion conductor for solid-state sodium-ion batteries that is stable when incorporated into higher-voltage oxide cathodes. This new solid electrolyte could dramatically improve the efficiency and lifespan of this class of batteries. A proof of concept battery built with the new material lasted over 1000 cycles while retaining 89.3% of its capacity--a performance unmatched by other solid-state sodium batteries to date. Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:03:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210223110353.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127122400.htm In a new and first of its kind study, researchers study fermented beverages to find the one with the most umami flavor. Which one wins -- champagne, beer, wine or sake? Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:24:00 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127122400.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210112125208.htm A new study has found that the sugar substitute saccharin doesn't lead to the development of diabetes in healthy adults. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:52:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210112125208.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200831112333.htm A new study shows the results from a dietary intervention in U.S. veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness, a neurological disorder in veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War from 1990 to 1991. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:23:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200831112333.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200422132944.htm A nationwide intervention to replace regular household salt with potassium-enriched salt substitutes in China could prevent nearly half a million cardiovascular deaths per year, according to a new modelling study. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:29:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200422132944.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200325143815.htm A high-salt diet is not only bad for one's blood pressure, but also for the immune system. Mice fed a high-salt diet were found to suffer from much more severe bacterial infections. Human volunteers who consumed additional six grams of salt per day also showed pronounced immune deficiencies. This amount corresponds to the salt content of two fast food meals. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:38:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200325143815.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200318143739.htm Ion channels, which allow potassium and sodium ions to flow in and out of cells, are crucial in neuronal 'firing' in the central nervous system and for brain and heart function. These channels use a ''ball-and-chain'' mechanism to help regulate their ion flow, according to a new study. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:37:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200318143739.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200313155300.htm Food scientists produced a lower-salt processed turkey that consumers in a blind sensory test preferred to a full-salt version, according to a new study. Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:53:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200313155300.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200218152310.htm Low oxygen levels in the heart have long been known to produce life-threatening arrhythmias, even sudden death. Until now, it was not clear how. New findings reveal the underlying mechanism for this dangerous heart disorder. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:23:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200218152310.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200122080558.htm Researchers found that reducing sodium intake in adults with elevated blood pressure or hypertension decreased thirst, urine volume and blood pressure, but did not affect metabolic energy needs. These results support the traditional notion that decreasing sodium intake is critical to managing hypertension -- disputing recent studies. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:05:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200122080558.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200121113035.htm Researchers have achieved something long thought almost impossible -- counting the molecules of the neurotransmitter glutamate released when a signal is transferred between two brain cells. With a new analysis method, they showed that the brain regulates its signals using glutamate in more ways than previously realized. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:30:35 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200121113035.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191220074305.htm Tiny pores in heart cells generate electrical signals to initiate each heart beat. Structural studies of these channels provide details on their functions, and also on their malfunction due to different inherited mutations. These include ones behind sudden death in young athletes. Information on the architecture and mechanics of cardiac sodium channels could help develop better diagnostics and medications for life-threatening heart arrhythmia. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:43:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191220074305.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191218153437.htm Saccharin received a bad rap after studies in the 1970s linked consumption of large amounts of the artificial sweetener to bladder cancer in laboratory rats. Later, research revealed that these findings were not relevant to people. And in a complete turnabout, recent studies indicate that saccharin can actually kill human cancer cells. Now, researchers have made artificial sweetener derivatives that show improved activity against two tumor-associated enzymes. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:34:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191218153437.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191028075941.htm Nonnutritive or artificial sweeteners are a growing part of US diets, now consumed by at least one in four children. A new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement offers a summary of the existing data around nonnutritive sweeteners and recommends future research into how they affect children's weight, taste preferences, the risk for diabetes, and long-term safety. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:59:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191028075941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190724103944.htm New research highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed voluntary salt policy on workers in the US food industry. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:39:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190724103944.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190722115933.htm In the right environment, a harmless mineral can do a lot to change the composition of the drinking water that flows through lead pipes. New research discovers how. Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:59:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190722115933.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190711200612.htm 中国盐摄入量是确认中highest in the world, with adults over the past four decades consistently consuming on average above 10g of salt a day, which is more than twice the recommended limit, according to new research. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:06:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190711200612.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190627143931.htm A new study found that individuals reported more gastrointestinal bloating when they ate a diet high in salt. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:39:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190627143931.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190430091834.htm Neuroscientists present a new, detailed accounting of how a mutation in a fly model of epilepsy undermines the ability of glial cells to regulate the balance of ions that neurons need to avoid producing seizures. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:18:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190430091834.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190411131536.htm Researchers have found a way to make food taste salty but with less of the sodium chloride tied to poor health. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:15:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190411131536.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190402113121.htm Radioactive iodine has been used for treatment of thyroid cancer. However, some thyroid tumors become resistant to iodine treatment. A research team used a large accelerator to produce sodium astatide for injection, which emits highly therapeutic alpha rays that can be used in cancer treatment. This systemic alpha-ray exposure may enable breakthrough outpatient treatment of cancerous lesions throughout the body without involving external radiation therapy. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:31:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190402113121.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190327142021.htm Pass the potato chips, please! New research discovers neural circuits that regulate craving and satiation for salty tastes. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:20:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190327142021.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190227140013.htm Despite the addition of some healthful menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago. An analysis of the offerings at 10 of the most popular US fast-food restaurants in 1986, 1991, and 2016, demonstrates that fast-food entrees, sides, and desserts increased significantly in calories and sodium and entrees and desserts in portion size over time. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:00:13 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190227140013.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190220145044.htm Researchers have demonstrated in cell cultures that salt leads to the formation of Th2 cells. These immune cells are active in allergic conditions such as atopic dermatitis. The team also detected elevated salt concentrations in the skin of patients. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:50:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190220145044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190208124700.htm Researchers found that higher sodium intake, when studied in the context of the DASH-Sodium trial (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), increases lightheadedness. These findings challenge traditional recommendations to increase sodium intake to prevent lightheadedness. Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:47:00 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190208124700.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190124084806.htm Lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the kidneys handle sodium. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:48:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190124084806.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190110141701.htm Researchers have mapped out a newly discovered serious disease which causes children to suffer epileptic seizures, loss of magnesium in urine and reduced intelligence. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:17:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190110141701.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/12/181219075858.htm Nearly a fifth of cardiovascular disease deaths among adults in a northern province of China in 2011 may be attributed to the blood pressure-raising effect of high-sodium diets. An initiative to reduce dietary sodium intake in the region suggested thousands of deaths may be averted with reduced sodium intake. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 07:58:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/12/181219075858.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/12/181211073240.htm A low-salt diet may be more beneficial in lowering blood pressure in females than males, report scientists who found that while actual salt retention isn't higher in females, there is still an effect that drives pressure up. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:32:40 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/12/181211073240.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181001101932.htm The collaborative study indicated relative toxicity of six artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, saccharine, neotame, advantame, and acesulfame potassium-k) and 10 sport supplements containing these artificial sweeteners. The bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when exposed to concentrations of only one mg./ml. of the artificial sweeteners. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:19:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181001101932.htm