Date: October 22, 2014 Source: University of Colorado Denver Summary: A new study offers compelling evidence that inflammation may be the link between vitamin D and prostate cancer. Specifically, the study shows that the gene GDF-15, known to be upregulated by vitamin D, is notably absent in samples of human prostate cancer driven by inflammation. […]
The influence of whole grain products and red meat on intestinal microbiota composition in normal weight adults: A randomized crossover intervention trial PLOS ONE, 10/22/2014 Clinical Article Foerster J, et al. – The authors investigated how a diet rich in whole grain (WG) products and red meat (RM) influences microbiota. The study showed that diet […]
Thrombosis Research, 10/22/2014 Clinical Article Ma L, et al. – In this study, the authors conducted a meta–analysis to summarize the evidence from prospective cohort studies regarding the association between nut consumption and risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). The analysis indicated that nut consumption has a protective effect on CAD. Methods Pertinent studies were […]
JACC – Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 10/22/2014 Clinical Article Gang L, et al. – The authors undertook a meta–analysis of randomized controlled trials to determine changes in systolic and diastolic BP due to the intake black and green tea. The meta–analysis showed that long–term (≥12 weeks) ingestion of a tea (green and […]
European Journal of Heart Failure, 10/17/2014 Clinical Article Petrone AB, et al. – The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that chocolate consumption is associated with a lower risk of heart failure (HF). The data suggest that moderate consumption of chocolate might be associated with a lower risk of HF in male […]
Determinants of vitamin D status in caucasian adults: Influence of sun exposure, dietary intake, sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, and genetic factors Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 10/21/2014 Clinical Article Touvier M, et al. – The objective was to investigate the associations between all these parameters and vitamin D status in a large sample of French adults. This […]
By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor, at the ASRM conference in Hawaii 5:00AM BST 20 Oct 2014 A diet rich in fruit and vegetables may harm fertility, say researchers at Loma Linda University Medical School Vegetarians and vegans may be harming their chance of having children after a study found that men who do not eat […]
Alok A. Khorana, MDDisclosures October 20, 2014 Calcium, Vitamin D, Dairy Products, and Mortality Among Colorectal Cancer Survivors: The Cancer Prevention Study-II Nutrition Cohort Yang B, McCullough ML, Gapstur SM, et al J Clin Oncol. 2014;32:2335-2343 Study Summary Diet and lifestyle changes may play an important role in cancer pathogenesis. Yang and fellow American Cancer […]
Date: October 20, 2014 Source: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) Summary: Infants fed on fresh rather than UHT cow’s milk are less prone to infection, new research suggests. The authors recommend the use of alternative processing methods to preserve the protectants found in the natural product. A study by researchers of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich shows that […]
by Mark Hyman, MD Last Updated October 19, 2014 There is no biological requirement for cow’s milk. It is nature’s perfect food but only if you are a calf.. The evidence of its benefits are overstated, and the evidence of its harm to human populations is increasing. The white mustached celebrities paid by the Dairy […]
Published: Oct 17, 2014 By Richard Feinman PhD Richard Feinman, PhD,is a professor of cell biology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Articles in the lay press that put a positive spin on carbohydrate restriction are the persistent nemesis of the nutritional establishment. Such was the case with a recent study on low carb diets by Bazzano […]
Marlene Busko October 16, 2014 Contrary to common wisdom and guideline recommendations, gradual weight loss is not better than “crash dieting” for achieving a lasting slimmer body, according to a new randomized controlled trial comparing the two strategies. The authors suggest that clinical advice for the management of obesity should be altered on the basis of their […]
Liver Biology and Pathobiology Inverse associations of total and decaffeinated coffee with liver enzyme levels in NHANES 1999-2010 Qian Xiao Abstract Background Coffee may have hepatoprotective effects and higher coffee consumption has been associated inversely with levels of liver enzymatic markers. However, it is unclear whether decaffeinated coffee is also associated with liver enzymes. Methods […]
By MOISES VELASQUEZ-MANOFFOCT. 11, 2014 WHEN Andre H. Lagrange, a neurologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, saw the ominous white spots on the patient’s brain scan, he considered infection or lymphoma, a type of cancer. But tests ruled out both. Meanwhile, anti-epilepsy drugs failed to halt the man’s seizures. Stumped, Dr. Lagrange turned to something […]
Am J Epidemiol. 2014 Oct 15;180(8):763-75. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwu194. Epub 2014 Aug 24. Coffee consumption and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: a dose-response meta-analysis. Crippa A, Discacciati A, Larsson SC, Wolk A, Orsini N. Abstract Several studies have analyzed the relationship between coffee consumption and mortality, but the shape of the association remains […]
From: The Nourishing Cook Ahhhh, cabbage juice tonic. A very simple yet refreshing Nourishing Traditions beverage! I think it will be the new Gatorade! No more will I need to rob my sauerkraut of its juice, as I can make separate ‘sauerkraut juice’. This is considered to be a super food tonic because of the […]
Does the Movie Fed Up Make Sense? Posted by Harriet Hall on October 14, 2014 The 2014 film Fed Up is an advocacy documentary. Its message: There is a worldwide epidemic of obesity. It is endangering our children. Increased sugar consumption is responsible. The food industry is responsible for our increased sugar consumption because it puts hidden […]
PAMELA WEINTRAUB OCTOBER 2014 For kids with focus and behavior challenges, nutritional shifts may work as well as, or better than, medication. Anyone who’s raised a kid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) knows the drill: You take your sweet child to nursery school, and he runs amuck during story time. He won’t follow instructions […]