Vitamin :: Vitamin antioxidant supplements do not benefit
Cancer Research UK has said that the “jury is still out” on the health benefits of vitamin supplements following research saying that some may be associated with reduced lifespan.
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Leukemia :: Leukemia drug turns mini-molecules up, cancer genes down
New research shows that a form of vitamin A used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia induces changes in an unusual class of small molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) in the leukemic cells.
Antioxidant :: Antioxidants provide benefits for maintaining good health
A new meta-analysis examining the effect of antioxidant supplements on all-cause mortality published in the Feb. 28, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) misuses meta-analysis methods to create generalized conclusions that may inappropriately confuse and alarm consumers who can benefit from supplementing with antioxidants, said the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement industry.
Nutrition :: Natural Milk Protein Could Lead to Super Nutritious Foods
Technion-Israel institute of Technology researchers have engineered a way to deliver health-promoting nutrients using protein particles naturally present in milk as carriers.
Antioxidant :: Use of some antioxidant supplements may increase mortality risk
Contradicting claims of disease prevention, an analysis of previous studies indicates that the antioxidant supplements beta carotene, vitamin A and vitamin E may increase the risk of death, according to a meta-analysis and review article in the Feb. 28 issue of JAMA.
Fertility :: Eating ice cream may help women to conceive
Drinking whole fat milk and eating ice cream appears to be better for women trying to become pregnant than a diet consisting of low-fat dairy products such as skim milk and yogurt, according to new research published in Human Reproduction journal.
Vitamin D :: Vitamin D deficiency widespread during pregnancy
Even regular use of prenatal multivitamin supplements is not adequate to prevent vitamin D insufficiency, University of Pittsburgh researchers report in the current issue of the Journal of Nutrition, the publication of the American Society for Nutrition.
Folic Acid :: Folic acid in cereal bars, energy bars, and nutritional drinks
Several public health authorities have issued recommendations or policies aimed at improving the folic acid intake among women of childbearing age.
Vitamin D :: Vitamin D may reduce falls in elderly nursing home residents
New research suggests that reducing the number of falls suffered by seniors in nursing homes may be helped by taking a vitamin, along with other measures known to decrease falls.
Heart Risk :: Guidelines on Women’s Lifetime Heart Risk
Health care professionals should focus on women’s lifetime heart disease risk, not just short-term risk, according to updated American Heart Association guidelines.