CASI Blog
Peer-reviewed nutrition science, organized by topic and section.
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Science Update
Intestinal barrier changes and immune shifts appear early in a multiple sclerosis model, suggesting gut health as a potential treatment target.
Research & Education
Chronic diarrhea often reflects carbohydrate malabsorption or food intolerance rather than bowel disease, and low FODMAP diets can outperform medication.
Research & Education
Stinging nettle blocks histamine and inflammatory pathways, easing seasonal allergies and arthritis pain without typical antihistamine drowsiness.
Research & Education
Age-related macular degeneration is tied to smoking, high-glycemic diets, and low omega-3 intake, and lutein-rich foods may help slow its progression.
Research & Education
Bacteriophages, natural viruses that target specific bacteria, may offer a targeted alternative to antibiotics amid rising antibiotic resistance.
Dermatological Health
Plant polyphenols and nutrients like vitamin A and vitamin C may help protect and repair sun-damaged skin by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
Vitamin D
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation improved glucose, insulin, and cholesterol markers in pregnant women with gestational diabetes in a study.
Science Update
A bacteriophage-derived protein that kills bacteria shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics as resistance continues to rise.
Glucose Metabolism
Discover the critical link between sleep, insulin sensitivity, and glucose metabolism, and learn how improving sleep quality can enhance overall health.
Praise Miracle
Soy's phytoestrogen and trypsin-inhibitor content raises safety questions, with one study linking soy infant formula to higher seizure rates in autism.
Science Update
Genetically modified gut bacteria producing NAPE reduced food intake, body fat, and fatty liver in mice on a high-fat diet.