The American Journal of Gastroenterology | October 27, 2017 Baratta F, et al. – For this research, the physicians examined the association between Mediterranean Diet (Med-Diet) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In addition, they investigated the effect of Med-Diet on insulin resistance. An inverse relationship was found between Med-Diet and NAFLD prevalence. Good adherence […]
– Post-hoc analysis of trial data suggests benefit by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer October 27, 2017 The combination of sufficient serum vitamin K and vitamin D status was associated with improved lower-extremity function in two knee osteoarthritis (KOA) cohorts, according to findings published online in Arthritis Care & Research. Having adequate serum levels of both nutrients was variously […]
Efficacy and safety of turmeric and curcumin in lowering blood lipid levels in patients with cardiovascular risk factors: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Nutrition Journal | October 13, 2017 Qin S, et al. – This study appraised turmeric and curcumin with respect to efficacy and safety in lowering blood lipids in patients at risk […]
Amy Kao, MD & Brittany Cines, RD, LD, CNSC, CSP Oct 13, 2017 Many patients with epilepsy are nonreponsive to medications. The ketogenic diet and other dietary therapies, such as the modified Atkins diet, are back in the forefront as viable nonpharmacological treatment options for medication refractory epilepsy. Following are illustrative fictional accounts of patients […]
McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences News Green tea is widely considered to be beneficial for the brain. The antioxidant and detoxifying properties of green tea extracts help fight catastrophic diseases such as Alzheimer’s. However, scientists have never fully understood how they work at the molecular level and how they could be harnessed to find […]
Nutrition and Cancer | October 12, 2017 Gnagnarella P, et al. – A meta-analysis was undertaken to determin the association of lung cancer, among never smokers, with consumption of various type of meat, fish, heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. There appeared no relevant associations between high consumption of other types of meat, fish nor […]
October 04, 2017 The Journal of Urology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Using data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study and the Nurses’ Health Study, this study characterized the association of modifiable risk factors with the incidence of stone disease. Investigators found that maintaining a normal BMI, consuming an adequate amount of fluid, eating a balanced diet rich […]
Date: October 4, 2017 Source: University of Surrey Summary: Healthy people who consume high levels of sugar are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Healthy people who consume high levels of sugar are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A ground-breaking study from the University of Surrey found that a subject […]
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 17:15 By Jill Carnahan, MD, Contributing Writer Diet sodas are garnering negative attention yet again, and for good reason. A recent report from the ongoing Framingham Heart Study indicates that drinking as little as one can of sugar-free soda per day is associated with higher risks of stroke or developing dementia. Heavily […]
International Journal of Epidemiology | September 26, 2017 Li N, et al. – This study assessed the impact of sugar/carbohydrate intake on the incidence and survival of US patients with esophageal/gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (EA/GCA). Researchers reported that if corroborated, limiting intake of sucrose (e.g. table sugar), sweetened desserts/beverages, and foods that contribute to a high […]
by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today September 14, 2017 LISBON — Non-caloric artificial sweeteners (NAS) may negatively impact glycemic control, a new study found. Among healthy individuals, 2-week dietary supplementation with sucralose and acesulfame-K was associated with an increase in plasma glucose absorption, marked by 3-O-methyl glucose (iAUC 23%, P≤0.05), and blood glucose levels when compared with […]
Daniel M. Keller, PhD September 21, 2017 VANCOUVER, Canada — Preliminary evidence indicates that a daily dietary supplement providing ketones can reduce the frequency of migraine headaches with no adverse effects. Increasing evidence suggests an energy deficit disorder exists in migraine, the researchers note. By supplying ketones as an alternative fuel to glucose, several deleterious […]
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS There are only a few natural products that have demonstrated such a wide range of protective properties as curcumin. Turmeric has three main bioactive components, namely curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. These curcuminoids have many biological effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. According to a new study […]
– Supplementation may help reduce the elevated risk by Kate Kneisel, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today September 13, 2017 Vitamin D deficiency may help identify whether a woman is at long-term risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), according to researchers. In a prospective nested case-control study, an increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) of 50 nmol/L) was associated with […]
September 7, 2017 Scott Kahan, MD, MPH JAMA. Published online September 7, 2017. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.10434 Despite overwhelming evidence that relatively small dietary changes can significantly improve health, clinicians seldom discuss nutrition with their patients. Poor nutritional intake and nutrition-related health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and many cancers, are highly prevalent in the […]
Date: September 7, 2017 Source: Northwell Health Summary: A plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet has been shown to provide the same medical benefits for treating laryngopharyngeal reflux as popular reflux medications, according to new research. A plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet has been shown to provide the same medical benefits for treating laryngopharyngeal reflux as popular reflux medications. This […]
8/29/2017 European Society of Cardiology News Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to research presented at ESC Congress. “A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” said lead author Dr Rossella Di Stefano, a cardiologist at the University of Pisa, […]
Sue Hughes August 29, 2017 BARCELONA, SPAIN — A new study of dietary habits in 135,000 people around the world is set to shake up the nutrition field, with results showing high fat intake—including saturated fat—was associated with a reduced risk of mortality. The PURE study, which followed participants from 18 countries for 7 years, also found […]
The authors of this study suggest that supplementation with Vitamin D in patients with low serum levels seemed to help decrease pain scores in patients with chronic non-specific widespread pain, including fibromyalgia. This was a meta-analysis which looked at the results of several studies. From what I saw, a dosage from 1200 – 2400 (Wepner study) […]
What if there was a safe, effective, inexpensive, and simple way to help treat one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood? Health care professionals often overlook nutrients; yet imbalances in many minerals are frequently seen in medical disorders including ADHD. Fortunately, replenishing nutrients with an integrative treatment plan has proven to be an […]