CASI Blog
Peer-reviewed nutrition science, organized by topic and section.
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Science Update
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition consisting of cramping abdominal pain bloating gas diarrhea and constipation.
Research & Education
Have you ever walked into a bright yellow room and immediately felt a sense of warmth and cheer or perhaps you felt like the light blue walls of the…
Research & Education
In a previous blog entitled "Sweet Potatoes or White Potatoes?" we explored the variances in nutrient composition and glycemic response of these beloved…
Science Update
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry researchers identified a pathway where sulforaphane may influence long…
Science Update
According to a new study published in PNAS researchers at Columbia University demonstrated that B vitamins may play an essential role in reducing the…
Research & Education
Leafy greens leafy greens leafy greens. Patients know they should probably eat more of them but there are only so many kale chips and spinach salads a…
Dermatological Health
Quick: name a functional role for vitamin E. Cardiovascular health antioxidant properties vision support and maybe even fertility may come to mind right…
Sleep Quality
Do you find yourself glancing at a brightly lit computer screen phone or tablet late into the wee hours?
Research & Education
Few diagnoses incite as much fear and helplessness as one of Alzheimer's disease (AD). And it's easy to understand why.
Science Update
Cognitive function declines with age as the bodys cells are more susceptible to damage and death.
Research & Education
As a healthcare professional you are likely familiar with the myriad benefits of a Paleolithic-style diet .