rtakahashi

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

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

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

Higher selenium levels linked to lower diabetes risk: Harvard study

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  

Higher selenium levels linked to lower diabetes risk: Harvard study Read Post »

Green tea and grape seed extracts may control starch digestion

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

Green tea and grape seed extracts may control starch digestion Read Post »

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

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

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

Vitamin C gives us breathing space

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

Vitamin C gives us breathing space Read Post »

Selenium may reduce prostate cancer markers: Study

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

Selenium may reduce prostate cancer markers: Study Read Post »

Selenium-enriched dairy shows colon protecting potential: Study

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

Selenium-enriched dairy shows colon protecting potential: Study Read Post »

Fish oil supplementation may slow prostate cancer growth

By Nathan Gray, 27-Oct-2011 A low-fat diet supplemented with fish oil pills may slow the growth of prostate cancer cells human prostate cancer tissue compared to a traditional high-fat Western diet, according to new research. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cancer-risk-reduction/Fish-oil-supplementation-may-slow-prostate-cancer-growth

Fish oil supplementation may slow prostate cancer growth Read Post »

Omega-3 may reduce inflammatory marker to offer ‘multiple’ health benefits

By Stephen Daniells, 02-Mar-2012 Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce a specific marker of inflammation and confer heart and anti-cancer benefits, according to two new studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cancer-risk-reduction/Omega-3-may-reduce-inflammatory-marker-to-offer-multiple-health-benefits

Omega-3 may reduce inflammatory marker to offer ‘multiple’ health benefits Read Post »

Folic acid fortification may reduce childhood cancer risk: Study

By Nathan Gray, 23-May-2012 Fortification of foods with folic acid could help to reduce the incidence of some of the most common types of kidney and brain cancers in children, suggests new research. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cancer-risk-reduction/Folic-acid-fortification-may-reduce-childhood-cancer-risk-Study

Folic acid fortification may reduce childhood cancer risk: Study Read Post »

Scroll to Top