Science Weekly - 080718

This week's fitness and nutrition science news is around more specific populations that can help those of you already specialised in a specific niche.

Obesity and overweight linked to long-term health problems after traumatic brain injury

Especially at longer follow-up times, overweight and obesity are associated with chronic disease risks for survivors of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a new study.

Source: https://insights.ovid.com/crossref…

Compounds found in green tea and red wine may block formation of toxic metabolites

A new study suggests there is hope of treating certain inborn congenital metabolic diseases -- a hope found in green tea and in red wine.

Source: https://www.aftau.org/weblog-medicine--health…

Our intestinal microbiome influences metabolism -- through the immune system

The innate immune system, our first line of defense against bacterial infection, has a side job that's equally important: fine-tuning our metabolism.

Source: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180621172437.htm