A study published in the March issue of Gastroenterology investigated the effects of the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium on patients with IBS.Read More
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The Center for Functional Nutrition in Chicago published a study measuring the effects of supplementation with probiotics, fiber, and L-Glutamine on diarrhea in HIV positive patient who were taking HAART and had a history of chronic diarrhea.Read More
A report published in the April issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ginger for relieving nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.Read More
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which gradually destroys central vision, is the most common cause of adult blindness. Research reports that supplementation with the yellow pigment lutein, may actually prevent ARMD.Read More
A recent study, published in the International Journal of Cancer (2004, vol 112, issue 2), found that high intakes of carotenoids and vitamin A by nonsmokers and nondrinkers on a sensible diet, significantly reduced the risk of adenomatous polyp recurrence.Read More
Previous research has found that the B-complex vitamin, folate (also called folic acid), may lower levels of homocysteine (a metabolite that can damage blood vessels) and improve blood flow. Now, research reports that supplementation with folate may lower the risk of high blood pressure in women.Read More
The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (2004, vol 96, issue 22), found that a high level of selenium in the blood is linked to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer.Read More
Previous research suggests that a low dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins and minerals may increase the risk of heart disease and cancer. Now, new research provides clear evidence that antioxidant supplementation may even prevent cancer in men.Read More
The large, cross-sectional study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004, vol 80, issue 4), found that olive oil intake significantly lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Read More
A study involving HIV positive patients who have not taken conventional medications for the last 5 years was carried out to test the effects of Korean Red Ginseng on the number of CD4 cells in the body.Read More
A study published in the April issue of Hepatogastroenterology completed at the University of Paris measured the effects of a phenol rich grain on liver enzymes, viral load, and antioxidant defense.Read More
A study from the University of Texas measured the antioxidant effects of Ginkgo for three months in a population of adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Read More
A preliminary study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (March 2, 2005 293(5):1082-1088) showed that supplementation with folate and Vitamin B12 can be beneficial in patients with stroke.Read More
In a study published in the March issue of Carcinogenesis, researchers at USC measured the effect of green tea polyphenols on breast cancer and documented the relationship between antioxidants (like those found in green tea) and genetics.Read More
A study published in the Medscape Journal in March documented the effects of Vitamin K injection for treating painful menses.Read More
A study published in Clinical Nutrition researched the effects of enteral polyunsaturated fatty acids (fish oil) on patients with acute pancreatitis.Read More
Parkinson Disease is a debilitating neurological disorder for which there is not yet a cure. Researchers are hoping to find substances that significantly reduce the progression of the disease symptoms. Right now the main treatment is L-dopa supplementation, which can manage symptoms for day to day function, but does not prevent deterioration. However, a pilot study published in the medical journal, Neurology, in March of 2006 indicates that two substances, a synthetic antibiotic and a...Read More
Published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cancer, the report aims to determine the relationship between antioxidant and mineral supplementation and the risk factors associated with prostate cancer.Read More
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine measured the effects of a raw foods vegetarian diet on bone mineral density over a 3.6-year period.Read More
A study published in the British Journal of Surgery in March measured the effects of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on serum markers of bone turnover and actual bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and hip.Read More
