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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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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By JIM AXELROD AND EMILY RAND | CBS NEWS | June 11, 2015, 6:51 PM When a CBS News employee was recently prescribed a nutritional supplement to boost his energy, he was astonished when he saw the claim the pharmacy submitted — and his insurance approved — for a one month supply: $44,707. For the cost of
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By Olga Khazan Try to avoid breaking any limbs in Crestview, Florida. You might wind up in North Okaloosa Medical Center, which charges 12.6 times, or 1,260 percent, more than what it costs the hospital to treat patients. North Okaloosa, along with New Jersey’s Carepoint Health-Bayonne Hospital, tops the list of the U.S. hospitals with
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Whether you are a weekend warrior or seasoned triathlete, you are already well aware of (and perhaps a believer in) electrolyte drinks: e.g., sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium. Endurance athletes sometimes reach for sodium supplements, especially since sodium is the main electrolyte lost during heavy sweating. Athletes who took salt supplements (a total of 900 mg
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By Stephen Daniells in Oakland, 16-Mar-2011 Ensuring adequate intakes of selenium may reduce the risk of age-related diseases such as cancer and heart disease, says a new review that supports Bruce Ames’ triage theory. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Selenium-deficiency-may-increase-risk-of-chronic-disease-Study
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P. D. Whanger Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 The statements “Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers” and “Selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body” are supported by scientific evidence. There is significant scientific agreement that daily supplementation with selenium may reduce the risk of some
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Mineral Absorption and Deficiency By Yvette R. Schlussel, Ph.D. SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS: A wide range of minerals is essential for human health. The recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) serve as guidelines for daily intakes of nutrients that population groups in the United States should have in their diets. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) have been established for the
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Nutrition and Cancer Dietary Intake of Lycopene Is Associated with Reduced Pancreatic Cancer Risk1 Andre⁄ Nkondjock,*† Parviz Ghadirian,* **2 Kenneth C. Johnson,‡ Daniel Krewski,† and the Canadian Cancer Registries Epidemiology Research Group *Epidemiology Research Unit, Research Centre, Centre hospitalier de l\’Universite⁄ de Montre⁄ al (CHUM)-Hoˆ tel- Dieu; †McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment, Institute
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Momordica charantia (bitter melon) reduces plasma apolipoprotein B-100 and increases hepatic insulin receptor substrate and phosphoinositide-3 kinase interactions Pratibha V. Nerurkara1 c1, Yun Kyung Leea1, Megan Motosuea1, Khosrow Adelia2 and Vivek R. Nerurkara3 a1 Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders and Alternative Medicine, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of
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Prepared by David Heber MD, PhD, FACP, FACN April 23, 2003 SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS: Green tea consumption has been associated in population studies reviewed below with a decreased risk of cancer in humans. This evidence is particularly strong for gastric cancer, where studies in China have demonstrated that both gastritis, the inflammatory condition that precedes gastric
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By Stephen Daniells, 25-Nov-2008 Daily supplements of the amino acid l-ornithine, found in foods such as meat, fish, dairy and eggs, may have anti-fatigue effects, says new research. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Amino-acid-may-ease-symptoms-of-fatigue-Study
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By Stephen Daniells, 06-Mar-2008 Supplementing the diet of elderly people with the full set of essential amino acids can boost their lean body mass, strength and physical function, according to a new study. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Elderly-muscles-benefit-from-amino-acid-supplements
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By Stephen Daniells, 03-Feb-2012 Researchers from the US National Institutes of Health may have identified the ‘missing link’ that help explains how resveratrol influences metabolism. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Blood-sugar-management/Resveratrol-s-metabolic-mechanism-pinpointed
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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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