Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring nutrient that boosts cellular energy production in the mitochondria, or the cell's energy powerhouse. Newer study has reported that the statin drug atorvastatin lowers CoQ10 levels in individuals with high cholesterol.Read More
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A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (March 2005;81(3):583-589) demonstrates that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids can decrease markers related to cardiovascular disease (CVD).Read More
Previous studies have found that retinoic acid (an active form of vitamin A) stimulates growth hormone. Now, research reports that vitamin A and iron supplementation may be as effective as hormonal therapy for boys with delayed puberty.Read More
The dietary carotenoids, lycopene, alpha-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin are known for their antioxidant support. New research has studied these nutrients, in hopes that they would reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men.Read More
Researchers proposed that deficiency of Vitamin C can contribute to PROM and sought to examine whether supplementation could prevent this condition.Read More
Researchers at the Israel Medical School wanted to test the effects that probiotics have at preventing adult infectious diarrhea. Read More
Researchers attempted to discover the effect that soy protein has on the secretion of hormones in healthy men. Read More
Authors of a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Nutrition investigated the effects, if any, that trans fatty acids have on biochemical markers of inflammation.Read More
DNA damage has been shown to play an important role in aging. Current research reports that L-carnitine supplementation may protect brain DNA from the damage that occurs with aging.Read More
Previous in vitro studies have found that green tea catechins, or EGCG (a major component of green tea catechins), prevent cancer. Now, an in vivo study reports that supplementation with green tea catechins (GTC) may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.Read More
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been shown to control insulin resistance. Newer research reports that CLA supplementation may also reduce the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (a leading cause of liver damage).Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (April 2005;81(4):787-791) outlines how certain minerals may impact mortality.Read More
Previous studies have indicated that the carotenoid, lycopene, may reduce the risk of cancer and macular degeneration. Research now reports that lycopene lowers the risk factors associated with pancreatic cancer.Read More
A recently published study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (May 2005;81(5):1142-1146) suggests that a deficiency of the amino acid, arginine, may be linked to cancer.Read More
A large body of research supports the safety of supplementation of vitamins C and E, concludes a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (April 2005;81(4):736-745).Read More
A small study was published in the February issue of the International Journal of Neurology that observed the effects of cosmetic cleanser containing lavender on EEG and HR in eleven individuals.Read More
A study published in the March issue of the Lancet investigated the effects of supplementation with iron and folic acid alone versus iron and folic acid combined with a micronutrient supplement containing the RDA of 15 vitamins and minerals.Read More
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition in March researched the effects of low saturated fats and high fruits and vegetable intake on the mortality associated with cardiovascular disease and all other diseases combined.Read More
A study published in the March issue of the Journal of Nutrition investigated the effects on zinc and iron metabolism after adding dairy to individuals who consume a plants only diet.Read More
The study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition (2005, vol. 59, no.1), measured the effects of vitamin C and E intake on breast milk antioxidant composition and their potential against the development of allergies in infants with a family history of atopy (an allergic condition).Read More
