A four year study examined the impact of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids (both supplements and dietary sources) on bone mineral density.Read More
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Recent research reports that high-calcium yogurt may help burn fat, promote weight loss, and trim the waistline.Read More
Previous cell studies suggest that curcumin and phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) have anti-cancer effects. Curcumin (Curcuma longa) is a curry spice also known as turmeric and PEITC is. An in vivo study reports that curcumin and PEITC, a natural vegetable compound derived from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage (alone or in combination), can help prevent and treat prostate cancer.Read More
A recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reviewed the antioxidant action of cocoa, and its potential benefit for cardiovascular disease prevention.Read More
The placebo-controlled, double-blind study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005, vol 81, issue 2), found that fish oil supplements may actually reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death.Read More
The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology (2004, vol 160, issue 9), found that multivitamin use prior to pregnancy can reduce the risk of delivering preterm.Read More
Best known for keeping bones strong, calcium is the body's most abundant mineral. Calcium is now also being studied for its role in colon cancer prevention.Read More
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (January 19, 2005293(3):320-329) examined the relationship between folate intake and one's risk for developing hypertension. Read More
The International Journal of Dermatology published a study in March 2005 that attempted to demonstrate the protective effects of Vitamin E on retinoid toxicity.Read More
A study published in the May issue of Opthalmologica tested the efficacy of a combination treatment for ARMD.Read More
A study published in the July issue of the Journal of Nutrition measured the effect a multivitamin supplement had on high blood pressure in HIV+ women.Read More
The Journal of Rheumatology published a study in its July issue that examined the effect that dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) has on symptoms of fibromyalgia.Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition conducted by Harvard Medical School examined the relationship between essential fatty acid intake and incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in men.Read More
A study published in the European Journal of Dermatology in May investigated the effects of zinc gluconate both in patients with active acne and in the lab against more than 40 common strains of bacteria associated with acne.Read More
The study published in the December issue of the Journal of Rheumatology documented the effects of a low dose of folate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis being treated with methotrexate.Read More
An Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, published in May, examined the effects that maternal diet had on the blood pressure in the children. Read More
A study published in the March issue of the Journal of Nutrition examined the effects of micronutrient supplementation in infants, age 6-12 months. Read More
The study looked at the relationships between dietary intake of iron and zinc and cardiovascular disease risk in women who consume more than 10g of alcohol per day.Read More
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in January compared the outcomes of weight loss and cardiac risk factors among the popular diets.Read More
A recent study was conducted to determine the possible mechanisms of Serenoa repen's action on the prostate in men with BPH.Read More
