Since the procedures adopted in all these studies varied greatly it is conceivable that the diversity and the inconsistency of the results were partly due to the lack of a standardized procedure. The ...

The d-xylose absorption test is useful in the diagnosis of tropical and idiopathic sprue, 1–4 but results are variable in other disorders and in elderly persons without intestinal disease. 5,6 ...

Deciding whether fresh vs. dried turmeric yields the best curcumin depends on the processing method, co-ingredients, and how it is used.

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Cooking sweet potatoes makes beta-carotene—the precursor to vitamin ...