Are protein shakes harming your metabolism? Processed protein products may be working against your fitness goals and what to do instead.

A recent study by Chinese scientists has revealed the intricate molecular machinery driving energy exchange within ...

A study published last month in Nature Plants describes shared biochemical pathways involved in vitamin B6 levels that link ...

L-tyrosine is an amino acid that's often used in supplements to improve cognitive function affected by stress. Supplements containing L-tyrosine supplements may also help treat phenylketonuria (PKU).

Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) are essential fats your body needs for various functions. They are one of the two main types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (along with omega-6 fatty acids), which is ...

Zuo and colleagues identify impaired mitochondrial branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) catabolism during sarcopenia. Pathological BCAA accumulation in aged muscle overactivates mTOR and paradoxically ...

This important study reveals that disrupting fatty acid metabolism in macrophages significantly restricts the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, showing that impaired lipid processing triggers ...

Knockout of fatty acid import and metabolism genes restricts Mtb growth in macrophages. (A) Schematic of lipid import and metabolism genes in macrophages. Genes targeted for CRISPR-Cas9 mediated ...

The study focuses on lysine catabolism. Catabolism, the breakdown of nutrients, is part of metabolism — the complex series of chemical reactions that sustain life. Lysine is an important amino acid ...

Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to many health benefits. In particular, they may help promote brain and heart health, reduce inflammation, and protect against several chronic conditions.