A study in The Journal of Pediatrics yesterday reported that fewer than 25% of youth with Type 1 diabetes have adequate blood levels of Vitamin D. Not only does this deficiency undermine overall health, but it may place a child at risk for future fractures, since diabetes is associated with skeletal fragility.
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Data from the large Physicians’ Health Study II Randomized Controlled Trial have been interpreted anew to examine the role of Vitamins E and C in cancer prevention.
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A vast body of research supports numerous health benefits for ginkgo extracts, particularly for treating various symptoms and conditions associated with declining cognitive performance and poor circulation, says the American Botanical Council (ABC), an independent nonprofit research and education organization.
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The Physicians’ Health Study II Randomized Controlled Trial, which will be published in the November 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), examines the effects of Vitamins E and C supplementation on cardiovascular events in male physicians. Jamieson Laboratories has prepared this statement in response.
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Jamieson Laboratories, Canada’s most trusted and respected manufacturer of advanced health products, today unveiled 360 Pure — the company’s commitment to product quality, safety and purity.
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The October 2008 issue of the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism published the results of the second portion of the Glucosamine Arthritis and Intervention Trial, known as GAIT II.
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Stress is a fact of everyday life. But for millions of people, when the going gets tough, it is their stomachs that bear the brunt of daily tension.
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Consumer confidence in dietary supplements has remained high this year, with 81 percent of American adults indicating that they are confident in the safety, quality and effectiveness of dietary supplements.
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Eating a Mediterranean diet could help protect children from respiratory allergies and asthma, a study suggests.
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Supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids could reduce fat mass in diabetics, as well as improve blood lipid levels associated with the formation of arterial plaque, suggests a new study from France.
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New research from Canada says multivitamins and minerals could reduce appetite in women on a weight-reduction regime, even though lower body weight and fat mass were more obvious in men.
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New research demonstrates that levels of Vitamin E necessary to reduce oxidative stress are far higher than those that have been commonly used in clinical trials.
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A study has linked zinc supplements to boosting recovery in patients suffering from head and neck cancers.
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Vitamin E supplements may half the risk of cardiovascular events among diabetics, if they carry a particular version of a gene, says new research from Israel.
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Increased levels of Vitamin B12 may reduce the rate of age-related cognitive decline and dementia.
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New research has linked oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) from grape seeds to preventing the LDL cholesterol oxidation.
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Men taking beta-carotene supplements for 15 years or more may experience a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline.
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Low Vitamin D levels may cause greater knee pain and difficulty walking for patients with osteoarthritis.
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Vitamin D may help slow down the ageing process, scientists have found, adding further weight to the importance of adequate intake of the vitamin.
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Supplements of folic acid may lower blood levels of arsenic in individuals exposed to the toxin in contaminated drinking water.
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The chemical compounds behind garlic's breath-tainting properties may also be the source of its heart benefits, according to new research from the United States.
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Supplements of Vitamin E may counteract complications in type-2 diabetics linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
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A series of clinical trials is underway in the United Kingdom to test the anti-cancer effects of bilberry extracts.
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Only 15 percent of commercial bilberry extracts actually contain sufficient quantities of the active anthocyanin to have a physiological effect.
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A new study has linked Vitamin D to a reduction in chronic pain, adding support to the call for increased Vitamin D fortification or supplementation in diets.
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Prickly pear cactus pads, consumed regularly in Mexico, could reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent, suggests a new study.
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Increasing Omega-3 fatty acids intake in the diet at the expense of Omega-6 fatty acids may boost bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life,
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The heart-healthy reputation of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the main extract from green tea, may be due in part to improvement in blood flow through the vessels.
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