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Omega-3 For Diabetics' Heart Health
in Daily Diabetic, on June 23, 2009
... © TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³ Daily supplementation of Omega-3 fatty acids promotes heart health in people with diabetes.
Such were the findings of a new study from Iran :
"We found th...
Vinegar For Weight Loss?
in Well Woman Blog, on June 21, 2009
...eded by a slice of the overweight population at least, according to Euromonitor International.
Supplementation of acetic acid?? I can't imagine how that is going to work. What if you are hyperac...
CoQ10 for Diabetics' Heart Health
in Daily Diabetic, on April 6, 2009
... An Australian study found that supplementation of the coenzyme Q10 ( CoQ10 ) may increase the vascular health of diabetics taking statins .
Statins deplete the body of its natural supply of ...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Increase Risk of Neural Tube Defects
in Next Nine Months, on March 2, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 8552754 It appears that folic acid is not the only crucial nutrient in a pregnant woman's diet that can influence the risks of her baby developing neural...
B Vitamins Against Female Blindness
in Well Woman Blog, on February 24, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6689737
B Vitamins (combination of folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12) may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women by 34 per cen...
Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk Of Dementia
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 23, 2009
...the first of its scale to identify this relationship, and prompted researchers to suggest vitamin D supplementation as a possible means of reducing the risk of dementia.
The findings from the researc...
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Greater Rates Of Cesarean Sections
in Next Nine Months, on January 19, 2009
...as well as suboptimal muscle performance and strength.
Vitamin D deficiency can be avoided through supplementation or ample exposure to sunlight (but be careful of sun burns!)....
Salba® Smart Natural Products and Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 23, 2008
... blood glucose and plasma insulin levels, compared to controls. In a long term trial (12 weeks), - Supplementation of Conventional Therapy With the Novel Grain Salba (Salvia hispanica L.) Improves Maj...
Preparing for Conception: Nutrition
in Next Nine Months, on September 16, 2008
...utrition in preparation for conception:
* Make sure you get at least 400 micrograms of folate or folic acid each day, either from your diet or from a supplement.
* Get at least 1,000 milligrams ...
WHB - Parsley and Baba Ganoush
in Do you like to cook?, on August 9, 2008
...o having a unique, vibrant flavor, parsley is a good source of vitamins K and A, iron, vitamin C, folic acid , potassium, and fiber.
And it is an indispensable ingredient in many dishes, Baba Gano...
Lycopene: Equally Effective as Statins for Arterial Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 8, 2008
... © St0rmz
According to a recent rabbit study - published in the journal Nutrition - supplementation of lycopene may be as effective as statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) in reducing the f...
Asthmatic Adults Needed for Study on Omega-3 Supplements
in Allergies, on July 3, 2008
...cMaster University needs you in a study that aims to assess the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation from fish oils in people with asthma.
Eligible participants will undergo:
com...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Modulators of Antioxidant Defense
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 29, 2008
...ation, several lines of evidence indicate that this assumption does not always hold true. (...)
Supplementation of endothelial cells (HAEC) with polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3 series res...
WHB - Sparkling Springtime Asparagus Risotto
in Do you like to cook?, on March 29, 2008
...Gourmet . Head on over to her great site on Monday for a WHB round up.
Asparagus is loaded with folic acid as well as being a great source of both fiber and potassium. These little green spears ar...
Vitamin D Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 13, 2008
Supplementation of oral Vitamin D can protect against the development of type 1 diabetes in kids.
Such were the findings of a new meta-analysis.
According to data from five observational studies, infants who received vitamin D supplements were 29 per cent less likely to develo...
Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on January 14, 2008
... the efforsts of March of Dimes and the Grain Foods Foundation , you will now see this new "Folic Acid for a Healthy Pregnancy" seal on certain products so you can easily identify grain p...
What is Linea Nigra?
in Next Nine Months, on December 26, 2007
... anomalies are caused by pregnancy hormones.
Some say that preventing sun exposure and sufficient folic acid in the diet can make the line less noticeable. But apart from the appearance, there reall...
Supplements of Coccinia Indica May Aid Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on December 6, 2007
...According to a new study from India, the supplementation of the Indian herbal Coccinia indica may reduce blood sugar levels by about 20 percent.
Such finding adds to the said Indian herb'...
Long-term Beta Carotene Supplements for Less Cognitive Decline in Men
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 15, 2007
...of other medications tested in healthy older people.
Thus, the public health value of beta carotene supplementation merits careful evaluation.
Moreover, as these data support the possibility of succ...
Fish Oil, Good Supplemental Treatment for Lupus
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 13, 2007
... patients with lupus in a double-blind, placebo controlled trial to determine the effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on disease activity and endothelial functio...
How to Choose Your Prenatal Vitamins
in Next Nine Months, on November 1, 2007
...ally high amounts, and thus cannot be sourced from food alone. In particular, you'll need more folic acid , iron , and calcium .
According to the Cleveland Clinic , you should look for one t...
Tea Helps Strengthen Hips
in Well Woman Blog, on October 16, 2007
...70 to 85 years old) Australian women who participated in a five-year trial of the effect of calcium supplementation on osteoporotic hip fracture.
Information on tea consumption was collected at the ...
Is N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) already available as supplement?
in Daily Diabetic, on October 8, 2007
...In an older post , supplementation of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) has been found to be able to inhibit autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes .
However, the...
Calcium Supplementation Still Effective in Older People
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 6, 2007
...e findings (Lancet log-in required) are really true, then I shouldn't worry because calcium supplementation still works in older people thereby reducing their risk of bone fracture and bone l...
Chickpeas
in Do you like to cook?, on August 26, 2007
...ing to some of you, but please bear with me) They are an excellent source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, folic acid and zinc.
OK, if the health benefits aren't a good enough reason to eat them, here&#...
"Are You Ready?": March of Dimes' Guidance Brochure on Pregnancy Prep
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 1, 2007
... and financial needs of a pregnant woman.
The material includes facts on the importance of taking folic acid daily, eating a healthy diet, choosing a Health care provider , and preparing a rea...
Encapsulated Sterols May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2007
...omising, we propose that future research should focus on the optimal timing and dose of phytosterol supplementation when administered in capsular form, and future investigations should explore the u...
Get a Swigz for Best of BOTH Worlds- in Beverages for Fitness or On the Go!
in Cool Picking, on July 25, 2007
...ol new double section/chamber sport bottle that's perfect for athletes looking for using double supplementation or for those who just can't juggle a Jamba and a Starbucks or water at the same ...
Pre-pregnancy High Vitamin B6 Associated to Better Pregnancy Outcomes
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 20, 2007
...nce the data came from Chinese women.
Until then, the "Big 3" of pregnancy nutrition (folic acid, calcium with vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids) will not include Vitamin B6 yet.
Read ...
More Magnesium for Less Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on July 6, 2007
... on glucose-induced insulin secretion and insulin-mediated glucose uptake.
In contrast, magnesium supplementation was shown to prevent fructose -induced insulin resistance and reduce the devel...
Vitamin D-Calcium Combo May Benefit Type 2 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on July 3, 2007
... Combined supplementation of vitamin D and calcium isn't just for bone health anymore - but may also help improve blood sugar and insulin levels in type 2 diabetes patients.
Such were ...
Vitamin C Against Diabetic Retinopathy
in Daily Diabetic, on June 27, 2007
...f the retina, which could eventually leave patients blind.
A new animal study found that long-term supplementation of Vitamin C could later prevent diabetic retinopathy .
Vitamin C is one ...
In Mice Study: Omega-3s Against Eye Retinopathy
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 27, 2007
...ar study appearing in the July 2007 issue of the journal Nature Medicine , the effect of dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (derived from fish) and the omega-6 fatty acid ...
Protein May Prevent Eye Damage in Preemies
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 20, 2007
...both the mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy and in infants with retinopathy of prematurity.
Supplementation to increase IGFBP-3 in premature infants at risk for ROP to normal levels in utero m...
For Bone Health Protection: Dietary Calcium, Better than Supplements
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2007
...food (dietary sources) will give us healthier bones than those whose calcium are mainly supplied by supplementation.
Such were the findings of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine...
Polyphenol-rich Cocoa May Reduce Cholesterol Levels
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 16, 2007
...pression of oxidized LDL."
This particular study followed the effects of different levels of supplementation of cocoa powder (13, 19.5, and 26 grams per day - for four weeks) against cocoa- pl...
Omega-3s-rich Cod Liver Oil Can Reduce Depressive Symptoms
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 15, 2007
...sible confounding factors (29 per cent reduction)."
Interestingly, the longer the duration of supplementation, the lower the prevalence of symptoms of depression - as reported in the Journal ...
Flaxseed Reduces Prostate Tumor Growth
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 5, 2007
...udy:
"Our previous studies in animals and in humans had shown a correlation between flaxseed supplementation and slowed tumor growth, but the participants in those studies had taken flaxseed in...
Food-derived B Vitamins Can Decrease Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Lean People
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 4, 2007
... fruits (like citrus fruits and juices), and dried beans and peas while its synthetic counterpart - folic acid - is available as supplements.
Find more details from the AACR report .
...
What to Look for in a Vitamin
in Well Woman Blog, on May 27, 2007
...in each of the following: Vitamin A, the B vitamin group (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B-6, B-12, folic acid , biotin and pantothenic acid), Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, ...
Supplementation of N-acetylglucosamine Inhibits Type 1 Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis
in Daily Diabetic, on May 15, 2007
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar found in the body and in its oral supplementary form is being used as therapy for osteoarthritis .
Glucosamine helps rebuild cartilage and treat arthritis.
Now, a dietary supplement of a glucosamine-like compound has been found to supp...
Strawberries and alcohol?
in Daily Power Walk, on April 20, 2007
...a lot of vitamin C as well as calcium.
And its good if you are pregnant as they contain important Folic acid .
I prefer to eat my strawberries the way they are, or with some lemon juice on ...
Calcium Supplements Not Always Beneficial for Postmenopausal Women
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 18, 2007
... While it is very important for women of all ages to have enough calcium intake, supplementation of this bone mineral doesn't always lead to stronger bones in postmenopausal women.
Such were th...
Zinc Supplementation Reduce Mortality in Young Children
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 20, 2007
...y physiological functions and is believed to be essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.
Supplementation of the trace element Zinc has been found to reduce the risk of death in children age...
Pregnant? Take Your Vitamins!
in Well Woman Blog, on February 23, 2007
...rs the case for having all women of childbearing age take multivitamins, particularly those rich in folic acid.
The Baby Blog has this to say about that all important folic acid:
Folic acid is an...
Chromium Picolinate: Best Chromium Form to Clinically Benefit Diabetics
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 2, 2007
...article abstract here .
(1) Broadhurst. CL, Domenico P Clinical Studies on Chromium Picolinate Supplementation in Diabetes Mellitus - A Review. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2006 Dec; 8(6):677-87
(2) Alt...
Daily Selenium Supplementation Reduce HIV Viral Load
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 25, 2007
According to an article in the January 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine (one of the JAMA/Archives journals ) daily intake of selenium supplements seem to increase the level of the essential mineral in the blood which could suppress the progression of viral load in patients with ...
Chromium May Help Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Heart Disease, New Studies Report
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 7, 2007
... chromium found in whole grains, nuts, broccoli, and green beans, is beneficial. However, regarding supplementation, be sure to discuss it with your doctor first.
Find more details from the press re...
Probiotics Boost Immune System and Nutrient Absorption, Animal Studies Say
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2007
...ervice (ARS) (the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency) found the supplementation of probiotics stimulates the immune system and improve nutrient absorption.
...
Have More Cabbages and Broccolis while Pregnant and Protect your Child Against Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 29, 2006
...aboratory mice) from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University which suggests that supplementation of a phytochemical called Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) provided a very high level of pr...
Probiotics and Prebiotics May Prevent Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) in Children
in Allergies, on November 3, 2006
...nted and placebo groups were observed for allergic disease overall, the researchers do report that supplementation with the probiotic, prebiotic mixture was associated with a 26 per cent reduction in...
Nahrungsergänzung, Vitamine: Ärzte raten nicht ab und nicht zu, korrekt!
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on October 5, 2006
...ation durch Zink/ antioxidantien . Aussagekräftige Daten zum Effekt der Supplementation auf Diabetes, Osteoporose oder etwa COPD gibt es nach Angaben der US-Forscher gar keine."
Quelle: Int...
Risk of Brain Tumors in Children May be Reduced by Prenatal Vitamins
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 27, 2006
...me types of brain tumors.
Pregnant women have already been urged by public health agencies to take folic acid containing-multivitamins in early pregnancy in order to reduce their fetus 's r...
Review Study Placed Cloud of Doubt over Calcium Supplementation's Public Health Benefit
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 20, 2006
...ncludes it to be of limited public health importance, it has been seen that the effects of calcium supplementation on bone density in healthy children is minimal.
University of Tasmania 's ...
Pigment in Brown Seaweed: Fucoxanthin, Potential Anti-Obesity Agent
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 18, 2006
... produce the omega-3 fatty acid , docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) at levels comparable to fish oil supplementation. Which is really amazing because it has been found in previous studies that DHA can ...
NSAIDs Intake at First Trimester of Pregnancy Linked to Cardiac Abnormalities In Babies
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 1, 2006
...pregnant, I was too scared to take medicines not prescribed by my ob-gyne. I remember only taking folic acid and multi-vitamin supplements. Not even paracetamol for slight fever, much less NSAI...
CLA Effectively Lowers Weight and Fat Gain Due to Overeating and Aging
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 20, 2006
...nges in consumer dietary habits, it became very difficult to obtain an optimal level of CLA without supplementation.
In previous studies, CLA have been shown to decrease body fat mass, maintain lean ...
Chromium Picolinate + Diabetes Drug = Low Sugar Level + Low Weight Gain in Diabetics
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 14, 2006
...ium," said researcher, William Cefalu.
"This study demonstrates that chromium picolinate supplementation in subjects with type-2 diabetes who are taking sulfonylurea agents significantly im...
Weight Loss Aid Chromium Picolinate Helps Type 2 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on August 11, 2006
...etes medication.
Results from a new study in patients with type 2 diabetes demonstrate that daily supplementation with 1000 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate, in combination with a common oral ...
Protein During Exercise is Not Necessary: Protein-Added Sports Drink, Not Beneficial
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 10, 2006
...ulated 80 km bicycle race on three occasions, found that there was no additional benefit of protein supplementation.
The study, funded by Gatorade , came in lieu of the sports drink industry's p...
High Dose of Vitamins Could Help Diabetic Children
in Daily Diabetic, on July 19, 2006
...on (FMD) at baseline, at two and four hours after the first dose, and after four and eight weeks of supplementation. FMD measures changes in the diameter of blood vessels that are associated with incr...
In Middle-aged Women, Calcium Supplements May Help in Weight Control
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 11, 2006
... Calcium supplementation in middle -aged women could be beneficial to weight maintenance according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (Vol. 106, pp. 106...
Polyphenols in Cereals, Boosts Immune System and May Slow Aging
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 11, 2006
...enols may restore the immune system function and could potentially extend the lifespan.
"The supplementation used in the present study seems to decrease the biological age of prematurely aging ...
New Prolyl Endoprotease As Oral Supplement Against Celiac Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 30, 2006
...or by pepsin enzymes.
"On the basis of our results, there now is a realistic chance that oral supplementation with an enzyme can ensure gluten degradation in the stomach before reaching the smal...
Supplementation of Zinc May Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 30, 2006
...s animal study from the National University of Singapore headed by Dr. Barry Halliwell found that supplementation of a high cholesterol diet with zinc reduced the formation of lesions in the arterie...
Polymethoxylated Flavones (PMFs): Citrus Peel Extracts Beneficial To Diabetics
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 26, 2006
...omarkers of insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity were observed at a significant decrease after supplementation with PMF.
The new study is published in the journal Life Sciences (Vol. 79, pp. 365...
Pine Tree Extract Pycnogenol® Reduces ADHD Symptoms
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2006
...(CAP),
Connor's Teacher Rating Scale (CTRS) and
Connor's Parent Rating Scale (CPRS)
Supplementation with Pycnogenol resulted to improved scores, as well as decrease in hyperactivity and...
Omega-3 Enriched Milk, May Protect Against Metabolic Syndrome
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 13, 2006
...the combination of nutrients, say the researchers: "High intakes of omega-3 and omega-9 PUFAs, folic acid, and vitamin E, are important characteristics of the Mediterranean diet, so that the enri...
Boost Your Lung's Health with Flaxseed, Mice Study Shows
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 6, 2006
..."To our knowledge, our study shows here the first supporting evidence to indicate that dietary supplementation with flaxseed can ameliorate oxidative tissue damage and inflammation in certain for...
NIH Panel Found no Strong Evidence to Recommend Multivitamin/Minerals Use For Prevention of Chronic Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 23, 2006
...he panel.
The panel has the following recommendations:
1) Combined use of calcium and vitamin D supplementation for postmenopausal women to protect bone health.
2) Anti-oxidants and zinc should ...
