A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(5):774-779) comes as no surprise, demonstrating that increased consumption of refined sugars and decreased intake of fiber is associated with developing type 2 diabetes.Read More
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Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is an overreaction of the immune system from allergens in the environment. Now research reports that pycnogenol can help treat and prevent allergy symptoms. Pycnogenol, derived from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster), contains potent antioxidant flavonoids called proanthocyanidins (PCOs). The placebo-controlled double-blind study, published in Phytotherapy Research, investigated the effect of pycnogenol on hay fever symptoms. Researchers from various institutions from the UK and Canada administered twice daily either...Read More
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that begins in infancy and may continue into adulthood. It is believed to be linked to delayed immunity development. Now research reports that probiotics may relieve eczema symptoms in children. Probiotics such as acidophilus and bacillus are beneficial bacteria found in the gut (intestines). Probiotics are known to support GI (gastrointestinal) health and immunity. The double-blind placebo-controlled study, presented at the New...Read More
Here's a great reason to indulge in a morning cup of coffee or tea. New research reports that drinking moderate amounts of coffee and/or tea daily may be good for your heart. For the first time, the large study suggests that coffee and tea's heart health benefits occur without increasing the risk of stroke or death from any cause. Coffee and tea are rich in beneficial antioxidants that may contribute to heart health. The study,...Read More
Previous research suggests that apple juice may boost brain function. Now research reports that apple juice may help improve behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, even in late stages of the disease. Alzheimer's occurs in older adults and causes memory loss, confusion and eventually death. About 4.5 million people now have Alzheimer's disease and the number is expected to rise to about 16 million people by 2050. The study, published in American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease...Read More
Increase in mobile phone use worldwide has raised concerns about possible health risks due to RF (radiofrequency) emissions. In 2000 the Interphone Study Group, comprised of 21 scientists, was initiated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to research mobile phone use and risk of tumors. Now the Interphone study reports inconclusive results linking cell phone use to an increased risk of brain cancer. However, the researchers suggest that heaviest cell phone users...Read More
Previous studies suggest that chronic gum disease, known as periodontitis, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and tooth loss. Gum disease is caused by an abnormal inflammatory-immune response to bacterial plaque formation in the tissue surrounding the teeth. Now research reports that poor oral hygiene is linked to heart disease. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, investigated whether poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk of inflammation and...Read More
Viagra and other medications for male sexual dysfunction have been found to not help women. Various drug approaches for raising a woman's libido have not been successful. Boehringer Ingelheim, a private German pharmaceutical, has requested FDA approval for their experimental drug flibanserin (brand name Girosa), also known as the "pink Viagra". Flibanserin works on increasing serotonin neurotransmitter in the brain and was originally developed as an antidepressant. The FDA's preliminary review questions if the drug...Read More
Organochlorine pesticides such as DDT were banned in 2001 after it was found to suppress the immune system. However, some developing countries still use DDT. Pesticide exposure has been linked to serious diseases including cancer and ADHD. Now research reports that organochlorine pesticide exposure and genetic mutations may be linked to Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a degenerative neurological disorder that has no cure. The study, published in Archives of Neurology, conducted a genome-wide association in 207...Read More
Previous studies suggest that adult muscle stem cell repair is regulated by biochemical signals including the enzyme mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). However, the biochemical signals do not work as effectively in old muscle stem cells. Now research reports that manipulating the MAPK enzyme in old human muscle stem cells restored the muscle's youthful regenerative ability. The study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, examined the muscle cells of young and older men. Researchers from various institutions...Read More
Omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish consist of biologically active EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids can lower the risk of heart disease, inflammation, obesity and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that omega 3 DHA may improve bone health. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, examined omega 3's bone effects in lab rats. Researchers at various institutions including Purdue University and the...Read More
Previous studies suggest that a high consumption of apples is linked with a decreased risk of various cancers. Apple peels are exceptionally rich in antioxidant flavonoids, polyphenols and vitamin C. Now research reports that apple peel extract may decrease cancer cell growth. The cell (in vitro) study, published in Nutrition and Cancer, investigated the effect of apple peel extract on breast and prostate cancer cells. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Deparatment of Dermatology obtained...Read More
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is an overreaction of the immune system from allergens in the environment. Now research reports that pycnogenol can help treat and prevent allergy symptoms. Pycnogenol, derived from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster), contains potent antioxidant flavonoids called proanthocyanidins (PCOs). The placebo-controlled double-blind study, published in Phytotherapy Research, investigated the effect of pycnogenol on hay fever symptoms. Researchers from various institutions from the UK and Canada administered twice daily either...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(5):755-764) shows that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids may be a risk factor in the development of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).Read More
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that begins in infancy and may continue into adulthood. It is believed to be linked to delayed immunity development. Now research reports that probiotics may relieve eczema symptoms in children. Probiotics such as acidophilus and bacillus are beneficial bacteria found in the gut (intestines). Probiotics are known to support GI (gastrointestinal) health and immunity. The double-blind placebo-controlled study, presented at the New...Read More
Sources and bioavailability of polyphenols are summarized in a review article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(5):727-747).Read More
Here's a great reason to indulge in a morning cup of coffee or tea. New research reports that drinking moderate amounts of coffee and/or tea daily may be good for your heart. For the first time, the large study suggests that coffee and tea's heart health benefits occur without increasing the risk of stroke or death from any cause. Coffee and tea are rich in beneficial antioxidants that may contribute to heart health. The study,...Read More
Previous research suggests that apple juice may boost brain function. Now research reports that apple juice may help improve behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, even in late stages of the disease. Alzheimer's occurs in older adults and causes memory loss, confusion and eventually death. About 4.5 million people now have Alzheimer's disease and the number is expected to rise to about 16 million people by 2050. The study, published in American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease...Read More
Increase in mobile phone use worldwide has raised concerns about possible health risks due to RF (radiofrequency) emissions. In 2000 the Interphone Study Group, comprised of 21 scientists, was initiated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to research mobile phone use and risk of tumors. Now the Interphone study reports inconclusive results linking cell phone use to an increased risk of brain cancer. However, the researchers suggest that heaviest cell phone users...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the link between folate and certain disease conditions, such as colorectal cancer.Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(4):669-673) shows that a diet free of gluten containing foods is effective in controlling the classic symptoms of celiac disease, but also improves more vague presentations like nausea and abdominal pain.Read More
Previous studies suggest that chronic gum disease, known as periodontitis, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and tooth loss. Gum disease is caused by an abnormal inflammatory-immune response to bacterial plaque formation in the tissue surrounding the teeth. Now research reports that poor oral hygiene is linked to heart disease. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, investigated whether poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk of inflammation and...Read More
Trans fatty acids (TFAs) are now known widely as elevating the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(4):606-612) may explain how TFAs elevate the risk of coronary artery disease, as they are linked to systemic inflammation.Read More
Viagra and other medications for male sexual dysfunction have been found to not help women. Various drug approaches for raising a woman's libido have not been successful. Boehringer Ingelheim, a private German pharmaceutical, has requested FDA approval for their experimental drug flibanserin (brand name Girosa), also known as the "pink Viagra". Flibanserin works on increasing serotonin neurotransmitter in the brain and was originally developed as an antidepressant. The FDA's preliminary review questions if the drug...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(4):537-543) discusses the "evidence that a marked increase in the use of HFCS, and therefore in total fructose consumption, preceded the obesity epidemic and may be an important contributor to this epidemic in the United States."Read More
Organochlorine pesticides such as DDT were banned in 2001 after it was found to suppress the immune system. However, some developing countries still use DDT. Pesticide exposure has been linked to serious diseases including cancer and ADHD. Now research reports that organochlorine pesticide exposure and genetic mutations may be linked to Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a degenerative neurological disorder that has no cure. The study, published in Archives of Neurology, conducted a genome-wide association in 207...Read More
Previous studies suggest that adult muscle stem cell repair is regulated by biochemical signals including the enzyme mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). However, the biochemical signals do not work as effectively in old muscle stem cells. Now research reports that manipulating the MAPK enzyme in old human muscle stem cells restored the muscle's youthful regenerative ability. The study, published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, examined the muscle cells of young and older men. Researchers from various institutions...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004;79(3):372-378) demonstrated that an population of obesity-prone individuals preferred sweet and creamy foods less than the non-obese group, but any elevated response was later correlated to weight gain.Read More
For years, body mass index (BMI) has been the gold standard for evaluation of obesity, with this scale being used to define overweight and obese subjects. A study shows that waist circumference (WC) is a better predictor of obesity related disease, which may lead researchers and health care providers to re-evaluate their standards.Read More
Omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish consist of biologically active EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids can lower the risk of heart disease, inflammation, obesity and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that omega 3 DHA may improve bone health. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, examined omega 3's bone effects in lab rats. Researchers at various institutions including Purdue University and the...Read More
Previous studies suggest that a high consumption of apples is linked with a decreased risk of various cancers. Apple peels are exceptionally rich in antioxidant flavonoids, polyphenols and vitamin C. Now research reports that apple peel extract may decrease cancer cell growth. The cell (in vitro) study, published in Nutrition and Cancer, investigated the effect of apple peel extract on breast and prostate cancer cells. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Deparatment of Dermatology obtained...Read More
