AOCS Health and Nutrition

AOCS Health & Nutrition Division
lipid biochemistry, dietary fats & health

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Plant protein and human health: evidence from epidemiologic studies and clinical trials. Frank Hu, Harvard, will review the relationship between plant protein sources and risk of cardiometabolic diseases and mortality. Tomorrow, October 12: https://t.co/qTrhiIhuZf #AOCSprotein

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Connie M. Weaver, Purdue University, will highlight potassium as an essential nutrient based on its protection against hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and its impact on bone health. Tuesday, October 12. https://t.co/cD2edUQ9qX #AOCSprotein

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Assessment of iron bioavailability from food crops. Raymond P. Glahn, USDA-ARS, will describe a new assay for low cost, high throughput assessment of the nutritional quality of iron in crops, food products and diets. Tuesday, October 12. https://t.co/8oH68zH3sl #AOCSprotein

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Improving nutrition through biofortification: strategy to implementation. Jenny Walton, HarvestPlus, USA, will highlight opportunities for biofortification from plant breeding and seed production to the consumer’s plate. Tuesday, October 12: https://t.co/PNMYAc080D #AOCSprotein

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Shortening used in cookie fillings has high levels of saturated fatty acids. Thais Lomonaco Teodoro da Silva demonstrates that multicomponent oleogels can provide a functional equivalent with a healthier profile. Read about this innovation in #JAOCS https://t.co/E2yjfHmWH2

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Connect with colleagues to explore the future of plant-based food systems. Learn the latest information on analysis, nutrition and product development. 2021 Plant Protein Science and Technology Forum, October 12-14. Register today: https://t.co/mdv7ojBcfG #AOCSprotein

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Do you have results on health and nutrition related to plant protein? Submit an abstract by July 30 receive 50% off your AOCS Plant Protein Forum registration. Join us in person in Chicago, IL, USA, or participate fully online, October 12-14! https://t.co/Yyaxjed1F2 #AOCSprotein

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Read about the effect of lipopolysaccharide on peripheral tissue and hypothalamic expression of metabolic and inflammatory markers in mice fed high-fat diets with distinct 18-carbon fatty acid composition in Lipids: https://t.co/Qx2CvxOVjV

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Beyond Meat® announced that their plant protein based chicken tenders, based on fava beans and peas, will be available at restaurants. Apparently it’s an entirely different product to their, unsuccessful, Beyond Chicken Strips. We are curious to try!
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We are delighted to announce that Raymond P. Glahn, USDA-ARS, will be providing an assessment of iron bioavailability from staple food crops at the 2021 Plant Protein Science and Technology Forum. Registration and for ePoster submissions: https://t.co/AL6FZZ7A24 #AOCSprotein

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Connie M. Weaver, Professor Emerita, Purdue University, will discuss potassium as a nutrient of concern. Join us in person, or participate fully online, October 12-14. The 2021 Plant Plant Protein Forum is open for ePoster submission: https://t.co/fbLAAubWPG #AOCSprotein

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Join us next Wednesday to learn about the impact of rapeseed and soy lecithin on lipid metabolism and gut microbiota. Register to attend for free https://t.co/Y42vAZMFly #AOCS2021 #lecithin #soy

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Luc JC van Loon, Maastricht University will headline our session on nutritional functionality and quality of plant based proteins at the Plant Protein Science and Technology Forum, October 5-7. Registration and poster submission: https://t.co/OA1VPGr4Ky #plantprotein #AOCSprotein

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Join us this Wednesday, June 23rd at 10:00 a.m. CDT for a live demo of an important new clinical tool for cataloging omega-3 science. https://t.co/xNF7AN0n67

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Odd chain fatty acids and odd chain phenolic lipids (alkylresorcinols) are essential for diet. Farah Hosseinian and co-authors from Carleton University, Canada review the evidence and describe the mechanisms. Read their review in #JAOCS: https://t.co/3vZ0yBeA7J

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Join us on Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00 a.m. CDT for a live demonstration of a new clinical study database created by GOED which curates and organizes all EPA and DHA studies in one place. See this new clinical tool in action and explore its applications. https://t.co/19aKIFlvNM

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Did you know that AOCS has a nutraceutical oils laboratory proficiency program? Laboratories can evaluate and demonstrate their testing abilities as part of the world's most extensive and respected collaborative proficiency testing program. Learn more: https://t.co/hPsN2jiX8c

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There have been almost 4000 human clinical trials studying the nutritional benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Join us on June 23, at 10:00am CDT for a demonstration of a new clinical study database which curates and organizes all these studies in one place. https://t.co/b3v7TEJ2PW

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Calling health and nutrition researchers. What is notable and new in the biochemistry and physiology of dietary fats, plant proteins, and related materials? Please contribute at the 2022 AOCS Annual Meeting planning meeting Tuesday, June 1, at 12pm CDT https://t.co/SFhsUFYnbr

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Chronic pain is one of the most burdensome diseases worldwide. Anthony Domenichiello reports that dietary fatty acids can reduce symptoms. Join us to hear the latest on his research June 8, 12:00 p.m. CDT (Chicago, USA; UTC-5). Register to attend for free: https://t.co/EodhMn8dEW