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What to know about the legality and medical uses of cannabis, hemp and CBD.

Chromium’s primary function appears to be enhancing the action of insulin, which plays a role in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and storage.

Where we are with this emerging field.

When selecting a nutrient analysis or tracking software, consider your needs and goals.

An essential micronutrient not commonly found in food, iodine is needed for the synthesis of thyroid hormones and is critical for normal neurodevelopment in utero.

Although the nutrition and dietetics profession has become somewhat more diverse over the past two decades, it does not resemble the communities it serves.

In its most mild and transient form, it can be an uncomfortable nuisance, but severe or chronic diarrhea lasting two weeks or more can be dangerous, leading to dehydration, malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies.

The third most-abundant mineral in the human body, potassium is an electrolyte, regulating fluid balance by transferring nutrients and waste in and out of cells.

These microscopic bacteria may be instrumental to the treatment and prevention of certain infectious diseases, metabolic conditions, immune disorders and neurological disorders.

Food & Nutrition Magazine invited three Stone Soup bloggers to join a screening of the film Food Evolution and share their feedback. Here’s how they described the documentary,

Billed as a set of techniques that promise more precision, flexibility and efficiency, these new breeding technologies are fast-replacing the biotechnology used to create the first genetically engineered crops.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, with the majority found in the skeleton and the rest in muscle, soft tissue and blood.

Often described as “vitamin-like” for its water soluble vitamin properties, choline is a unique micronutrient that is crucial for many biological functions.

It is important to understand conditions for which this population is most at risk, the role of hormone therapy and appropriate social interaction.

Understanding the complex communication between the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system could bring forth novel disease interventions.

Emulsifiers made from plant, animal and synthetic sources commonly are added to processed foods such as mayonnaise, ice cream and baked goods to create a smooth texture, prevent separation and extend shelf life.

Considered the liver manifestation of metabolic syndrome, this condition may be managed with lifestyle changes.

Hydroponic produce is grown with the roots submerged in nutrient-fortified water. Here’s a closer look at this emerging method of produce production.