Archive | February, 2010

Antioxidants may help lower diabetes rates

24. February 2010

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The researchers, based at the University of Athens, said recent studies suggested that oxidative stress is related to diabetes, possibly originating through increased free-radical production, with the theory proposed that pancreatic cells are particularly susceptible to reactive oxygen species, due to their low free-radical quenching enzymes.

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Omega-3 may boost brain function in boys

24. February 2010

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“The present findings add to an emerging body of evidence from preclinical and clinical imaging studies that suggest that dietary DHA intake is a robust modulator of functional cortical activity,” wrote lead author Robert McNamara in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Very high omega-3 intakes linked to big health benefits

19. February 2010

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Intakes of omega-3 exceeding levels consumed by the general US population may significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggests a new study with Yup'ik Eskimos.

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Vitamin D may cut elderly heart disease and diabetes risk

17. February 2010

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Middle aged and elderly people with high blood levels of vitamin D may be at a 33 per cent lower risk of developing heart disease, says a new review from the UK.

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DHA omega-3 may improve chemotherapy outcomes

15. February 2010

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It is literally all about living for today. By understanding that nature favours survival today over tomorrow, a theory that vitamin inadequacy is behind the rise in chronic diseases “makes sense… and it is almost certainly going to be right,” says world-renowned scientist Bruce Ames.

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Bruce Ames: Vitamin insufficiency boosting age-related diseases

15. February 2010

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It is literally all about living for today. By understanding that nature favours survival today over tomorrow, a theory that vitamin inadequacy is behind the rise in chronic diseases “makes sense… and it is almost certainly going to be right,” says world-renowned scientist Bruce Ames.

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Rye beats laxatives for constipation relief

15. February 2010

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Consumption of fibre-rich rye bread may ease constipation and perform commercial laxatives, according to a new study from Finland.

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Omega-3 may boost kidney health in diabetics

5. February 2010

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Kidney function is often evaluated by measuring creatine levels, with high levels indicative of damage to the functioning of nephrons in the kdiney. The new study reports that omega-3 supplementation led to significant decreases in diabetics, suggesting a potential benefit in this population group at increased risk of kidney disease.

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