The quality and quantity of carbohydrates in the diet play a decisive role in the development of dementias. This is according to a combined study carried out by the Nutrition and Metabolic Health (NuMeH) research group of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), the Center for Environmental, Food and Toxicological Technology (TecnATox), and the Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV).

Solo el 20% de los alimentos infantiles en España cumple la OMS: datos de URV e IISPV, exceso de azúcar y reclamos dudosos en 850 productos. La nueva base de datos española sobre productos para bebés ...

A study led by researchers from the Human Nutrition Unit at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), the Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV) and CIBERobn points to a meaningful link between extra virgin olive oil, gut bacteria, and brain health. Study explores olive oil, gut microbiome, and brain health "This is the first prospective study in humans to specifically analyze the role of olive oil in the interaction between gut microbiota and cognitive function," explains Jiaqi Ni, first author of the article and researcher at the URV's Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. The research followed 656 adults between the ages of 55 and 75 who were overweight or obese and had metabolic syndrome -- a set of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. Over a two-year period, as part of the PREDIMED-Plus project, scientists tracked participants' diets, including their intake of virgin and refined olive oil, along with detailed analyses of their gut microbiota. They also monitored changes in cognitive performance over time. Virgin olive oil linked to better cognition and gut diversity The findings showed clear differences depending on the type of olive oil consumed. Participants who regularly used virgin olive oil experienced improvements...

Un estudi liderat del grup de recerca Infecció i Immunitat (INIM) de l’Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV) ha posat de manifest la relació entre la hipertensió…

Virgin olive oil is considered one of the fundamental pillars of the Mediterranean diet and is widely recognized for its cardiovascular and metabolic health benefits. However, its direct influence on the human brain through the digestive system had not been explored in depth. A new study led by researchers from the Human Nutrition Unit at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), the Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV) and CIBERobn reveals that extra virgin olive oil may play a decisive role in protecting cognitive function through its effects on the gut microbiota.

New research suggests that both the amount and the type of carbohydrates people eat may strongly influence their risk of developing dementia. The findings come from a collaborative study conducted by the Nutrition and Metabolic Health (NuMeH) research group at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), the Centre for Environmental, Food and Toxicological Technology (TecnATox), and the Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV). The study was published in the scientific journal International Journal of Epidemiology. While age remains one of the strongest risk factors for dementia, researchers emphasize that lifestyle choices also play an important role.

Un equip multidisciplinar format per investigadors de la Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), de l’Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV) i de l’Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus…

Un 80% dels productes alimentaris infantils a l’Estat espanyol no compleix amb els estàndards internacionals. Un estudi de la URV-IISPV-CIBEROBN alerta que la majoria no són adients des del punt de vista nutricional ni haurien de ser promocionats.

Una investigación liderada por la Universidad Rovira i Virgili (URV), el Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Pere Virgili (IISPV) y el CIBER de Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN) revela que la mayoría d...