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The Coronary Heart Disease Risk Reducing Effects of N-3 Fatty Acids

| Cardiovascular Disease, EFAs, Health Topics

“Since 2000, eight prospective randomized clinical trials, eight epidemiological studies, and two animal studies provide substantial and conclusive scientific evidence that omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) reduce the risks of coronary heart disease.  As explained below, the evidence is very strong and warrants approval of the following claim by the FDA without need for […]

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Bet on beta glucans? It’s a sure thing for heart health

| Cardiovascular Disease, Dietary Supplements, Diseases and Conditions, Health Reports

One type of fiber that has attracted a great deal of lately is beta-glucan, a glucose biopolymer found in the cell walls of grains (such as barley and oats) and in mushrooms (such as maitake, reishi and shiitake), in addition to seaweed and algae. Beta-glucan has been the focus of an increasing number of studies

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Blackcurrant extract: Stat!

| Blog, Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions

Polyphenols are antioxidant plant colors and blackcurrant extract is rich in these natural compounds. According to new animal research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, black currant extract may reduce high cholesterol and high blood sugar. In a mouse study upon which the above paper is based, total (plasma) cholesterol and glucose levels were

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Oxidative Telomere Attrition, Nutritional Antioxidants And Biological Aging.

| Blog, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Diseases and Conditions, Health Reports, Health Topics, Immune System, Memory / Cognition, Men's Health, Nutrients, Senior's Health, Women's Health

Author: Michael J. Glade, PhD., F.A.C.N., C.N.S. Abstract Telomeres are strings of DNA that are not themselves genes but that extend every chromosome beyond its last gene. Terminal telomeres are sacrificed during every mitotic event in human cells (“telomere attrition”), preserving the functional genome despite the “end replication problem.” However, the “telomeric theory of biological

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Coffee poses no threat to hearts, may reduce diabetes risk: EPIC data

| Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions

By Stephen Daniells, 19-Mar-2012 The consumption of coffee does not increase the risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes by up to 30%, says results of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Blood-sugar-management/Coffee-poses-no-threat-to-hearts-may-reduce-diabetes-risk-EPIC-data

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Omega-3’s anti-inflammatory potential shows in overweight people

| Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions

By Stephen DANIELLS, 21-Jun-2012 Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce levels of certain inflammatory markers by 10%, says a new study that claims to be the first to show omega-3 supplementation may alter inflammatory markers in overweight but otherwise healthy people. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Blood-sugar-management/Omega-3-s-anti-inflammatory-potential-shows-in-overweight-people

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Higher selenium levels linked to lower diabetes risk: Harvard study

| Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions

By Stephen Daniells, 29-Jun-2012 Increased levels of selenium in the body may be associated with a 25% reduction in the risk of type-2 diabetes, says a new study from Korea and Harvard. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Blood-sugar-management/Higher-selenium-levels-linked-to-lower-diabetes-risk  

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Green tea and grape seed extracts may control starch digestion

| Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions

By Stephen DANIELLS, 09-Jul-2012 Extracts from grape seed or green tea make inhibit the action of certain starch-digesting enzymes and offer a plant-based alternative for glycemic control, suggests new data from the Linus Pauling Institute. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Blood-sugar-management/Green-tea-and-grape-seed-extracts-may-control-starch-digestion

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Big doses needed for elimination of low vitamin D levels for African Americans: Study

| Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions

By Stephen DANIELLS, 19-Jul-2012 Over 90% of African Americans may have vitamin D deficiency, and daily doses of 4,000IU may be needed to eliminate deficiency, says a new study from the Medical University of South Carolina. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Blood-sugar-management/Big-doses-needed-for-elimination-of-low-vitamin-D-levels-for-African-Americans-Study

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Vitamin C gives us breathing space

| Cystic Fibrosis, Diseases and Conditions

19-Mar-2004 Vitamin C may prevent symptoms associated with respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis and asthma by hydrating the airways and clearing them from potential pathogens, report scientists this month, helping to explain some of the positive results of previous studies on the vitamin. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Vitamin-C-gives-us-breathing-space

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Selenium may reduce prostate cancer markers: Study

| Cancer, Diseases and Conditions

By Nathan Gray, 23-Feb-2011 Supplementation with selenium glycinate may increase the activities of related plasma enzymes, and reduce the levels of an important marker for the risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study that contradicts current thinking. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cancer-risk-reduction/Selenium-may-reduce-prostate-cancer-markers-Study

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Selenium-enriched dairy shows colon protecting potential: Study

| Cancer, Diseases and Conditions

By Stephen Daniells, 08-Apr-2011 Selenium-enriched dairy protein may produce changes in the expression of genes in the colon, and regulate the risk of developing cancer, suggests a new study from Australia. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cancer-risk-reduction/Selenium-enriched-dairy-shows-colon-protecting-potential-Study

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