All Posts: dietary choices

• Low-Glutamate Diet Linked to Brain Changes and Migraine Relief in Veterans with Gulf War Illness

  Veterans with Gulf War Illness experienced significant improvement in migraine symptoms after following a diet low in glutamate, a component of flavor enhancing food additives commonly found in processed foods, according to new research presented by Georgetown University and American University scientists.

  Category: News Release Tags: dietary choices, Gulf War Illness, research, School of Medicine

• Identifying ‘Stealth’ Sources of Saturated Fat, Added Sugar in the Diet

  A newly compiled list of foods and drinks commonly consumed in the United States hints at why many adults unknowingly overdo it on saturated fat and added sugar in their daily diet, a new study by a team including Georgetown Lombardi researchers suggests.

  Category: GUMC Stories Tags: dietary choices, Georgetown Lombardi, healthy eating, research