There are some concerns that soy isoflavones, such as genistein and daidzein, contain phytoestrogens that may stimulate breast cell growth and increase the risk of breast cancer. Research now reports that soy isoflavones do not stimulate breast or uterine cell growth and other markers for cancer risk.Read More
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A study published in the British Medical Journal (2005;330(7490):503) demonstrates that an extract of St. John's Wort is just as effective as a commonly prescribed medication, paroxetine (an SSRI).Read More
An article published in Alternative Medicine Review (2005;10(2):94-111) reviewed the requirements and benefits of vitamin D throughout life, in terms of promotion of optimal health.Read More
A pilot study published in Alternative Medicine Review (2005;10(2):123-127) showed that a topical cream containing lysine, zinc and botanicals can be effective in treating oral herpes outbreaks.Read More
A study published in JAMA this June from the Oregon University of Health Sciences investigated the effects that fish oil supplementation had on the incidence of ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation in participants with an implantable cardiac defibrillator.Read More
A study from the New York Methodist Hospital was published this May that investigated the effects of a daily fiber supplement for elderly individuals suffering from constipation and chronic laxative use.Read More
An article published in Canadian Family Physician (2005;51:844-845) discussed cases where vitamin B12 was a safe and effective choice in the treatment of aphthous stomatitis in patients who were deficient in this vitamin.Read More
Green tea contains many active polyphenol antioxidants, commonly known as catechins, which have been shown to lower cholesterol, prevent cancer, and improve fat metabolism. Now research reports that the antioxidants in green tea prevent the formation of new plaque in the arteries without affecting established plaque.Read More
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004, vol. 79, no. 5), investigated the association between diabetic retinopathy and intakes of vitamins C and E.Read More
Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown in trials to exert a protective effect on the heart and cardiovascular system in general. Studies show that ingestion of fish oils can reduce the risk of death from a heart attack.Read More
Research on garlic has proven its beneficial effects at lowering high blood cholesterol while exerting protective effects on cardiovascular system.Read More
A study published in the March issue of Cancer Research measured the effects of genistein against metastasis of breast cancer cells after surgical removal of the primary tumor.Read More
A study published in June examined the effect of the various stains of Lactobacillus against decreased gut integrity and infection in cases of hemorrhagic shock.Read More
A recent study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition investigated the relationship of plasma homocysteine to betaine. It also looked at the effects of folic acid supplementation on betaine concentrations in the blood.Read More
Researchers at Columbia University set out to investigate the levels of homocysteine in men and women from Bangladesh and to determine if in fact the vegetarian diet of this region has an impact on levels of homocysteine in the blood.Read More
The June issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a small double blind randomized study that tested the efficacy of plant sterols against placebo in Type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic patients.Read More
Recent findings in various medical studies have shown a possible beneficial relationship between serum carotenoids and cardiovascular health. In particular lycopene was thought to help prevent cardiovascular disease.Read More
A study from the University of Arkansas was published in May that examined herb drug interaction in relationship to the detoxification system in the liver that is responsible for breaking down and eliminating drugs from the body.Read More
A recent trial tested the efficacy of the statin drug atorvastatin with alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) in patients on dialysis. The study was aimed at investigating the effects on the lipid profile as well as lipid oxidation in this population because of the high incidence of cardiovascular disease.Read More
A study published in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Pathology was aimed at determining the antioxidant status of patients with Barrett's esophagus compared to healthy controls.Read More
