Gianluca Tognon is an Italian nutrition coach, speaker, entrepreneur and former associate professor at the University of Gothenburg. He started his career as a biologist and spent 15 years working both in Italy and then in Sweden. He has been involved in several EU research projects and has extensively worked and published on the association between diet, longevity and cardiovascular risk across the lifespan, also studying potential interactions between diet and genes. His work about the Mediterranean diet in Sweden has been cited by many newspapers worldwide including the Washington Post and The Telegraph among others. As a speaker, he has been invited by Harvard University and the Italian multi-national food company Barilla.
Health benefits, deficiency, and sources Magnesium is an essential element for the human body, and it plays a vital role in the nervous system’s healthy function, the homeostasis of bone metabolism. it regulates muscle functions, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, protein synthesis, and DNA processes. Insufficient dietary intake can cause troubles, and it is essential
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient for the human body. This means it has to be taken from external sources, as the human body cannot produce it. It is involved in the metabolism of each and every cell of our bodies. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, which is produced by
Nickel allergy diagnosis Nickel allergy typically manifests itself through skin reactions, including atopic dermatitis. Clinicians can diagnose this condition in different ways, depending on the exposure path, which can be via contact with nickel-containing objects, water, or food. Let’s go through some of the most common ways to diagnose nickel allergy. Patch testing – One
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes an imbalance of the colonic mucosa and a relapse function of the colon. In proctitis, which is around 50% of the ulcerative colitis cases, the affected area is just the rectum. In left-sided colitis (30% of cases), the inflammation extends to part of the colon.
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the condition of losing bone mass and strength, which eventually leads to bone loss. Although it’s tragic, it’s common among the elderly. Osteoporosis leads to weakened bones in the body, making you vulnerable to bone fractures with small bumps or sudden falls. Women are more susceptible to osteoporosis because of
Nickel is widespread, and it is an essential nutrient for plants and some bacteria. Instead, nickel deficiency in humans is not known, probably because it is a ubiquitous mineral. Nickel-containing cobalt and titanium alloys have become ubiquitous in the manufacturing of neurovascular medical devices. Approximately 10-15% of the world population suffers from nickel allergy, and,
Chron’s disease (CD) is an inflammatory condition that can potentially affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The causes of this disease are unknown, although genetic risk factors also exist. CD prevalence is approximately 0.5-1/1000 (lower in Asian people), and it is higher in women than in men. Common symptoms include diarrhea and urgency to
Are you wondering which are the reasons why you’re always exhausted? Competition has never been as challenging as in this fast-paced digital world. You’re always living on the edge. A thriving career is what you want. But, some obstructions push you back to the shore, leaving you worn out and unfulfilled. Whether it’s unwanted exhaustion
Companies want to improve their products, brand, and presence in the industry. When they hire the right person, it can make significant impact on the credibility of their products and increase brand visibility as well as differentiate their products. While dieticians work great on the individual level, an epidemiologist can take it a level deeper
In recent times, more and more people have begun to pay attention to gluten-related problems. As a consequence of this greater awareness, various gluten-free snacks started to pop up in shops and supermarkets, but not all of them are healthy. Before I dig into the topic of this post, I would like to spend a