Sophie Nguyen
Sophie Nguyen recently graduated from the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) with a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. With a passion for nutrition and food science, Sophie gained experience in food composition analysis and nutrition development. She also participated in an international credit mobility program in Cancer Biology at the University of Trento (Italy).
As an undergraduate research assistant at USTH, Sophie analyzed and extracted compositions of endemic tea species in Vietnam. Additionally, she tutored fellow Biology students and led a group project titled "Vietnamese carrot hairy root induction and cultivation for optimized β-carotene production". The project aimed to develop an innovative method for producing β-carotene.
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What Type of Cancer Causes Low Hemoglobin? Anemia and Cancer
Anemia and cancer: What you should know Anemia is when your body runs low on red blood cells. This condition is also called low hemoglobin in red blood cells. Hemoglobin (Hb) is the iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color and helps carry oxygen throughout the body (1, 2, 3). The World Health Organization […]
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What Foods Give You Heartburn? Foods to Relieve Heartburn
What foods give you heartburn? 14 foods to watch out You might have been consuming heartburn-triggering foods daily for months or even years, unaware that they’re worsening your heartburn. Avoiding these foods might take some effort and focus at first, but the payoff is worth it. But firstly, what exactly is heartburn, and why should […]
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GERD Symptoms at Night | How to Sleep With GERD?
Acid reflux when sleeping: Causes and symptoms Experiencing acid reflux in sleep is often more severe and challenging to manage than during the day. What is GERD and acid reflux? Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GER), occurs when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus, causing irritation (1). Everyone can experience reflux when eating triggering […]
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The Best Drinks for Diabetes and Worst to Avoid
Worst and best drinks for diabetes Keeping yourself hydrated is a must, whether you have diabetes or not. Insufficient water intake can lead to elevated cortisol levels, negatively affecting blood glucose regulation (1). Unfortunately, many store-bought beverages are laden with harmful ingredients. So, how can those with diabetes discern between beneficial and detrimental choices? How […]
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Does Milk Help Heartburn | Milk and GERD
Milk and acid reflux: A myth or real connection? In movies, when a character takes a spicy bite and reacts with mouth-fanning, they usually rush to grab milk. Due to its calcium and protein, milk is thought to cool the spice and relieve heartburn. But is there a real connection between milk and reducing acid […]
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Is Eczema an Autoimmune Disease? What You Should Know
Eczema and autoimmune disease: Is there a link? Eczema includes immunity-related problems such as inflammation and allergy-like conditions. But is there a link between eczema and the complexities of autoimmune diseases? Eczema: The skin dilemma Eczema is a broad term for itchy and inflamed skin conditions. It is also called dermatitis, where ‘itis’ means ‘inflammation’ […]
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What Causes Heart Murmurs? Symptoms and When To Worry
Heart murmur sound Murmurs are often unexpectedly found during auscultation, which means listening to sounds in your body, often with a stethoscope, a key part of examining the heart (1, 2). Irregular heart sounds can also be detected with a manual or electronic stethoscope (3). What does a normal heartbeat sound like? Your heart consists […]
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Is Kefir Good for Upset Stomach? Tips and Precautions
What is kefir? Kefir is a tangy fermented milk drink made with small, gluten-free, cauliflower-shaped kefir grains, usually 1 to 4 cm in size (2). These grains contain a mix of bacteria and yeast known as “probiotics.” The key bacteria are lactic acid bacteria, mainly from Lactobacillus groups, known for promoting gut health (1, 3, […]
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Can You Drink Coffee While Fasting? All You Need To Know
Coffee during intermittent fasting: Black or with milk? Unlike other diets that suggest what to be on your plate, intermittent fasting (IF) is more about when to eat (1, 2). Intermittent fasting has historical roots in religion, spirituality, and culture. In the modern version, IF means you go without eating for a set period (usually […]
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Why Is Soda Bad for You: 18 Side Effects on Health and More
How does soda affect your body and why you should quit drinking Is drinking soda bad for you? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the harmful effects of soft drinks on the human body – as with other sugary drinks, include weight gain/obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, heart […]
