Intest Res. 2016 Oct; 14(4): 343–350. Published online 2016 Oct 17. doi: 10.5217/ir.2016.14.4.343 PMCID: PMC5083263 Vinay G Zanwar, Sunil V Pawar, Pravir A Gambhire, Samit S Jain, Ravindra G Surude, Vinaya B Shah, Qais Q Contractor, and Pravin M Rathi Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Abstract Background/Aims The existence […]
by Mark Hyman, M.D. THERE’S NO DOUBT about it. Artificial sweeteners cause obesity. I always thought it was funny to see a very large person order a Big Mac, large fries — and top it off with a Diet Coke. I also found it peculiar that I rarely saw thin people drinking diet sodas. So […]
Guest post by Alex Leaf (leaf-nutrition.com) – There is a pervasive myth among vegans and health professionals alike that a high-protein diet is harmful, particularly for the kidneys. This is despite the World Health Organization official report on protein stating that “the most widely quoted potential problems relate to renal function and damage, but as […]
October 12, 2016 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE “Constipation is extremely common in Parkinson’s disease, and quite difficult to manage, particularly in late disease stages. Disruption in the intestinal biostasis has been shown in Parkinson’s disease, and, based on these findings, as well as smaller prior attempts, the authors conducted a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of […]
But observational study suggests benefit from dietary sources by Larry Husten October 13, 2016 Calcium supplements might increase cardiovascular risk, whereas dietary calcium was associated with a protective effect, a new observational study found. Many people — in particular, older women — take calcium supplements to prevent or treat osteoporosis, though the supporting evidence for […]
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 10/13/2016 Hemila H – For this study, researchers analyze how the impact of vitamin E on pneumonia risk depends on age. In spite of the fact that the proof of benefit from vitamin E against pneumonia in elderly males is strong in this investigation, the overall findings of vitamin E have […]
Because of their cholesterol content, eggs have long been touted as a driver of heart disease. As a SuppVersity reader, you know that there are multiple reasons why the notion that the consumption of eggs, or rather egg yolks, would increase your cardiovascular disease risk: (a) there’s no mechanistic “if your cholesterol is high, your CVD risk is […]
Diabetic Medicine, 10/04/2016 Hansen CS, et al. – Researchers conducted this study to explore the possible relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in people with diabetes. They concluded that high and low vitamin D levels were connected with cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in people with diabetes. They added that future studies should […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. It is a well know fact that the number one cause of death in the United States is heart disease. Many people are unaware that half the people who have had a sudden heart attack and death never had any conventional risk factors like high cholesterol. They didn’t even […]
14th October 2016 by Danielle Bengsch The diet was originally developed for childhood epilepsy a century ago and is now studied to treat migraines. Before the ketogenic diet became the latest low-carb diet trend, it was used to treat childhood epilepsy. Doctors had observed that fasting reduced the amount of seizures, and eating mainly fat […]
P.Elliott Miller, MD Abstract Background Coffee and tea are two of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world. The association of coffee and tea intake with coronary artery calcium and major adverse cardiovascular events remains uncertain. Methods We examined 6,508 ethnically-diverse participants with available coffee and tea data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. […]
“Twelve + 1”? I know that sounds odd, but I have my reason to single one of the natural alternatives, two scientists from the Chulalongkorn University in Thailand list in their 2016 review “A Review of the Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Implications of Naturally Derived Dietary Supplements for Dyslipidemia”, right from the start: red yeast rice […]
Migraine headaches represent a serious health issue in America today, and the statistics are staggering. As many as 13% of adults experience migraine headaches, and as many as 5 million experience at least one migraine attack each month. In fact, more than 90% of people who have a migraine headache are completely unable to function normally during […]
Date: September 20, 2016 Source: Endocrine Society Summary: Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, according to a new study. Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, according to a new […]
September 16, 2016 BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND — Use of dietary supplements may constitute a new treatment approach for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on 2-year results of a randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. Lam Tsz-Ping, MBBS, FRCS(Edin), FHKAM (Orthopaedic Surgery),presented the findings at the British Orthopaedic Association Annual (BOA) Congress, here. Ping, who is the […]
Date: September 13, 2016 Source: University of Eastern Finland Summary: A healthy diet is linked to better reading skills in the first three school years, shows a recent study. A healthy diet is linked to better reading skills in the first three school years, shows a recent study from Finland. Published in the European Journal […]
Pain Physician. 2016 Sep-Oct;19(7):415-27. Wu Z, Malihi Z, Stewart AW, Lawes CM, Scragg R. Abstract BACKGROUND: There is conflicting evidence from previous qualitative reviews on the effect of vitamin D supplementation on pain. OBJECTIVE: To determine with quantitative methods if vitamin D supplementation lowers pain levels. STUDY DESIGN: Quantitative meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials […]
Pam Harrison August 25, 2016 The DASH diet lowers elevated serum uric acid levels to almost the same extent as pharmacological preparations in individuals at risk for gout, a large intervention trial indicates. “The DASH diet is a well-known diet for blood pressure, a condition common in 75% of gout patients, so we wanted to […]
Date: August 25, 2016 Source: Taylor & Francis Summary: Globally, about 42 million people now have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease as the most common type of dementia. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are rising worldwide. The most important risk factors seem to be linked to diet, especially the consumption of meat, sweets, and high-fat dairy products […]
by Laura Donnelly 28 AUGUST 2016 • 5:00PM A Mediterranean diet could be better than statins at reducing the risk of an early death for millions of Britons, research suggests. Leading heart experts said patients should be prescribed the diet – rich in fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts, whole grains and olive oil – before being […]