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| 31-01-2007 |
Probiotics improved colic in babies, says study
A daily probiotic dose of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri improved symptoms associated with infantile colic, says a new study from Italy....More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Plum polyphenols to offer osteoporosis benefits?
Researchers in Florida are undertaking a clinical trial to test the role of dried plums in the bone health of postmenopausal women, research that has the potential to offer opportunities for functional food and supplement makers.
Florida State University's Professor Bahram Arjmandi is leading a randomised clinical trial to examine the effects of prunes or dried apples on the bone mineral density of post-menopausal women, an age-group at highest risk of osteoporosis....More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Vitamins C and E linked to lower kidney cancer risk
Increased intake of the antioxidant vitamins C and E could cut the risk of kidney cancer by 28 and 44 per cent, respectively, says a new study from Italy.
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| 31-01-2007 |
Omega-3-rich walnuts linked to improved bone health
Consuming food rich in the plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) like walnuts and flaxseed oil improved bone health, according to a small trial from the US.
“This is the first controlled feeding study in humans to evaluate the effect of dietary plant-derived omega-3 PUFA on bone turnover...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Calcium offers prolonged protection from colorectal cancer, says study
The potential protective effects of calcium supplements against colorectal cancer may carry on for five years after people stop taking the supplements, research has revealed...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Tomato plus broccoli – added benefits for prostates?
Tomatoes and broccoli, independently known for their anti-cancer benefits, may have an extra effect against prostate cancer when both are part of the daily diet than when they're eaten alone, if results from an animal study can be replicated in humans.
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| 31-01-2007 |
Experts call for vitamin D level hike
The tolerable upper intake level for oral vitamin D3 should be increased five-fold, experts from the US-based Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has said after a review of the science.
The risk assessment provides companies with a guide for safe upper levels for product formulations, and consumers with vital information on safe dosage levels from products.
“This risk assessment was needed to show that newer evidence supports the conclusion that vitamin D is much safer then previously thought, particularly because of all the emergence research that shows benefit for vitamin D at higher levels than consumers were traditionally taking,”
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| 31-01-2007 |
Chromium picolinate plus biotin may help diabetes control
A daily supplement of chromium picolinate and biotin improved glucose tolerance by 15 per cent, compared to placebo, says a new study from Yale University...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Neptune tackles dyslipidemia in risk-benefit analysis
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources is undertaking a population-based risk–benefit analysis for its proprietary Neptune krill oil (NKO) and the management of dyslipidemia.
NKO is derived from the planktonic family of crustaceans and, like omega-3, is rich in phospholipids and antioxidants. Dyslipidemia is the elevation of lipids in the blood. It is associated with increased "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and a decreased "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol....More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Higher folate levels linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk
An increased intake of folate by diet and supplements may halve the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, suggests new research from the US....More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Olive oil linked to lower blood pressure
Moderate intake of olive oil, a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, was successful in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who don’t usually eat a Med-type diet, suggests a new study...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Folic acid may prevent age-related hearing loss
Supplements of folic acid may prevent age-related hearing loss in older men and women, says a new double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial from the Netherlands....More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Multivitamins could boost birth weight for kids of undernourished women
A multivitamin and mineral supplement boosted the birth weight of children born to undernourished women, says a trial from India, results that could have lifelong implications for the offspring...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Prebiotics could reduce artery hardening, boost heart health
Dietary supplementation with the prebiotics inulin and oligofructose reduced the build up of fatty plaques associated with atherosclerosis, reports an animal study from France...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
More evidence for tea’s anticancer potential
Teas, both green and black, have potent anti-cancer effects against a wide range of tumours, says a new study led by the US Department of Agriculture that adds to an ever growing body of science behind the compounds....More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Magnesium pills could boost bone content in young girls
Daily magnesium supplements led to significantly increased bone mineral content in adolescent girls, and could lead to long-term protection from osteoporosis, suggests new research from Yale University School of Medicine....More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Increased vitamin D may protect against multiple sclerosis
Higher levels of vitamin D in the body may reduce the risk of developing the neurological disease multiple sclerosis by as much as 62 per cent, Harvard researchers report.
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| 31-01-2007 |
Fish and whole grains linked to asthma protection
An increased consumption of whole grains and fish could reduce the risk of developing asthma by about 50 per cent, suggests a new study from The Netherlands.
The International Study on Allergy and Asthma in Childhood 2 (ISAAC-2) looked at dietary intakes for a range of foods, including fish, fruits, vegetables, dairy and whole grain products, for 598 Dutch children aged between 8 and 13...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
Low-fat diets cut breast cancer recurrence, says study
Cutting fat intake to 20 per cent of the daily total calories could reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence by about 25 per cent, researchers from the US have reported.
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| 31-01-2007 |
Omega-3, fibre, vitamin E linked to lower Lymphoma risk
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fibre, beta-carotene and vitamin E appear to offer significant protection against non-Hodgkin lymphoma, says a Swedish-Danish-American study.
The researchers behind the new study, led by Ellen Chang from the Northern California Cancer Center, looked at the dietary intakes of 591 people...More Details
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| 31-01-2007 |
More support for coffee’s anti-diabetes benefits
Drinking four or more cups of coffee a day could cut the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 23 per cent, say American and Finnish researchers.
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| 31-01-2007 |
Vitamin K may reverse artery hardening, suggests study
A high-dose vitamin K supplement reduced calcium precipitates associated with hardening of the arteries by 37 per cent in rats, scientists from The Netherlands have reported.
If the results can be reproduced in humans, high-dose vitamin K could have potential clinical implications for reducing arterial calcification...More Details
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| 20-12-2006 |
Low vitamin D status may raise cancer risk, say scientists
Boosting vitamin D levels amongst people with dark skin, a population at greater risk of lower levels, could be an easy way to reduce a number of cancers, say researchers from Harvard.
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| 20-12-2006 |
Take folic acid to protect against heart disease, say scientists
Despite some controversy in reports of the benefits of folate consumption on cardiovascular disease risk, the evidence is now enough to recommend the vitamin for heart health, British scientists have reported.
“Since folic acid reduces homocysteine concentrations, to an extent dependent on background folate levels, it follows that increasing folic acid consumption will reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by an amount related to the homocysteine reduction achieved,” wrote lead author David Wald in the British Medical Journal...More Details
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| 20-12-2006 |
The fishy link to low rates of depression
Australian researchers found omega-3 fatty acids to be the most promising nutrient for alleviating the symptoms of depression, a finding that adds to the putative benefits associated with the lipid.
Most notably, the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA have been linked in numerous studies to cognitive, cardiovascular and eye health. The review study conducted at the University of Sydney analyzed literature relating to depression in order to see how dietary manipulation might alleviate its effects...
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| 20-12-2006 |
Eating fruit and veg 'halves miscarriage risk'
A good diet is vital in pregnancy. Eating fruit and vegetables daily halves the chance of miscarriage, research shows.
A study of thousands of pregnant women revealed those who included fruit and veg regularly in their diet were 46 per cent less likely to miscarry.
Chocolate, vitamin tablets, dairy products, fish and white meat also increased the odds of a successful pregnancy...
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| 27-09-2006 |
Multivitamins in early pregnancy may stave off brain tumors
A recent study suggests women who take multivitamins early in pregnancy could reduce the risk of their child developing a brain tumour – giving further leverage for marketing to this important consumer group... More Details
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| 31-08-2006 |
Fruit and veg juice may reduce Alzheimer's risk
Drinking three glasses of fruit or vegetable juice a week could cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by a whopping 75 per cent, according to a population based study from the US... More Details
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| 30-08-2006 |
Vitamin K1-rich diet linked to better heart health
A high daily intake of vitamin K1, found in green leafy vegetables, could reduce the risk of fatal coronary heart disease by 19 per cent, says a new study... More Details
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