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Macronutrients Science

Macronutrients science examines the roles of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in human physiology, including their effects on metabolism, body composition, and health outcomes.

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PUFA Oxidation: Just Not What You Think…

The stream of nonsense related to the health effects of polyunsaturated fats [PUFA] is neverending. One of the most common claims about the supposed negative...

Posted in Macronutrients Science, Metabolic Health

Diet & Heart Disease: How Nuts and Unsaturated Fats Lower Risk

This historic focus of nutrition science was on single nutrients and the potential interaction of isolated nutrients. For example, the replacement of saturated fat with unsaturated...

Posted in Macronutrients Science, Metabolic Health, Nutrition & Metabolism

Ultra Processed Foods: How Protein Affects Energy Intake

According to the NOVA classification system, ultra-processed foods [UPF] are defined as: “formulations of ingredients, mostly of exclusive industrial use, typically created by a series...

Posted in Macronutrients Science, Metabolic Health, Nutrition & Metabolism