Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble based on how the body absorbs and stores them. The fat-soluble vitamins—A, D, E, and K—are absorbed with fat and stored in the liver, ...

These sodas are healthier, higher in fiber, and lower in sugar compared to traditional soft drinks, but should be enjoyed as ...

There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance that slows down digestion. It can help lower cholesterol and regulate blood ...

Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end up in the environment. Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic ...

Water solubility of zinc compounds varies, with zinc acetate, zinc nitrate, zinc sulfate, zinc chloride, zinc chlorate and zinc perchlorate all readily soluble in water. Zinc oxide, zinc carbonate and ...

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Baltimore, Maryland 21250, United States Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Maryland Baltimore ...

Xanthan gum is a food additive used as a thickener or stabilizer. While it has health benefits, consuming too much may cause digestive issues. Surprisingly, wallpaper glue and salad dressing have ...

Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, United States International Center for Polyamine Disorders, Grand ...

Properly folded proteins are essential for virtually all cellular processes including enzyme catalysis, signal transduction, and structural support. The cells have evolved intricate mechanisms of ...