Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
Cooling Cooked Starch Creates Fiber: How Temperature Changes Food’s Nutritional Profile
New research reveals how cooling cooked starchy foods can more than double their fiber content, transforming rice and potatoes into…
MTHFR Gene Variants Respond Better to Riboflavin Than Folate for Blood Pressure Control
Clinical trials show MTHFR C677T TT carriers achieve better blood pressure control with riboflavin than the widely-promoted methylfolate. Low-dose vitamin…
MTHFR Gene Variant May Require Riboflavin, Not Just Methylfolate, New Research Shows
Clinical research shows MTHFR gene variants may respond better to riboflavin supplementation than methylfolate. TT carriers experienced 13 mmHg blood…
B12 Deficiency Damages Nerves Before Blood Tests Show Abnormalities, Studies Find
New research reveals that vitamin B12 deficiency can cause irreversible nerve damage even when standard blood tests appear completely normal.…
Why the ‘2pm Coffee Rule’ Fails: Metabolism Varies 5-Fold Between Individuals
New research reveals caffeine elimination varies 5-fold between individuals, making the popular '2pm coffee rule' ineffective for many. Genetic and…
Vitamin Deficiencies Disrupt Critical Biological Functions Across Multiple Body Systems
New research reveals how vitamin deficiencies create cascading effects across skeletal, immune, neurological, and blood systems. Understanding vitamins as biological…
Stanford Study Reveals Organs Age at Different Rates, Predicting Disease Risk 20 Years Early
Stanford researchers have developed technology that measures the aging rates of 11 different organs from a single blood draw. The…
Taurine Supplementation Shows Measurable Benefits Across All Metabolic Health Markers
New meta-analysis shows taurine supplementation significantly improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose control across multiple randomized trials. Benefits occurred without…