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In the Headlines
2007
Omega-3 Shows Benefits for Fat Loss in Diabetics
Dec 18, 2007
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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Multivitamins and Minerals Benefits for Weight and Hunger
Nov 29, 2007
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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Vitamin E Trials Fatally Flawed
Nov 28, 2007
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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Zinc May Boost Cancer Patient Survival
Nov 28, 2007
A study has linked zinc supplements to boosting recovery in patients suffering from head and neck cancers.
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Vitamin E Boost for Diabetics' Heart Health
Nov 26, 2007
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 B12 Levels Could Ward Off Dementia
Nov 23, 2007
Increased levels of Vitamin B12 may reduce the rate of age-related cognitive decline and dementia.
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Grape OPCs Linked to Preventing LDL Cholesterol Oxidation
Nov 23, 2007
New research has linked oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) from grape seeds to preventing the LDL cholesterol oxidation.
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Supplementing With Beta-Carotene May Slow Mental Decline
Nov 13, 2007
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 Worsen Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Nov 13, 2007
Low Vitamin D levels may cause greater knee pain and difficulty walking for patients with osteoarthritis.
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Live Longer with Vitamin D
Nov 9, 2007
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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Supplementing with B Vitamins May Help Reduce Toxin Levels
Nov 6, 2007
Supplements of folic acid may lower blood levels of arsenic in individuals exposed to the toxin in contaminated drinking water.
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Garlic — The Heart Healthy Herb
Nov 6, 2007
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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Vitamin E Cuts Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics
Nov 6, 2007
Supplements of Vitamin E may counteract complications in type-2 diabetics linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
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Bilberry Proven to Help Reduce Incidence of Some Cancers
Nov 6, 2007
A series of clinical trials is underway in the United Kingdom to test the anti-cancer effects of bilberry extracts.
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New Manufacturing Process Ensures Maximum Purity and Potency of Bilberry Extract
Nov 6, 2007
Only 15 percent of commercial bilberry extracts actually contain sufficient quantities of the active anthocyanin to have a physiological effect.
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Greater Pain
Nov 6, 2007
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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Cactus Pear Pads Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
Oct 22, 2007
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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Fish Oil Linked to Stronger Bones
Oct 22, 2007
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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Green Tea Extract May Boost Blood Vessel Health
Oct 22, 2007
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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