Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (CNRC)

Through innovative technologies and deep biological insights, A*STAR research institutes and ecosystem partners aim to enhance the healthspan of Asia’s ageing populations.

Research reveals that the way we chew can affect our blood sugar levels, offering improved strategies for managing blood sugar in people at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Changing the texture of food can change eating rates and represent a new approach to helping people manage their nutrition.

A*STAR researchers develop a standardised, self-administered taste and smell test for detecting the early symptoms of COVID-19.

New technologies that turn plant proteins into better ingredients and food items could help feed the growing human population with less impact on natural resources.

The first reference range of circulating fatty acids in Singaporeans paves the way for more accurate insights into the cardiovascular health of local populations.

Asian oil blends rich in healthy fats and phytonutrients are as good as—or even better than—olive oil for the heart.

By swopping fermentation for high pressure, plant-based yogurts may soon give dairy yogurts a run for their money.

Fasting during the month of Ramadan has limited benefits for weight loss, finds an A*STAR review.

It’s not only high-sugar diets that we should be concerned about, but also the timing of when we eat them, finds a study in the emerging field of chrononutrition.