This study aims to determine the association between protein intake and risk of higher–level functional decline in older community–dwelling adults. Higher protein, particularly animal protein, was associated with lower risk of decline in higher–level functional capacity in older men. Animal protein intake may be a modifiable indicator for early detection and prevention of higher–level functional […]
The Ohasama study Journal of the American Geriatrics Society This study aims to determine the association between protein intake and risk of higher–level functional decline in older community–dwelling adults. Higher protein, particularly animal protein, was associated with lower risk of decline in higher–level functional capacity in older men. Animal protein intake may be a modifiable […]
Nick Mulcahy February 26, 2014 New data from the much publicized Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT), which sought to determine whether these supplements could protect against the development of prostate cancer, confirm that both antioxidants can be risky business for men. As previously reported, men receive no preventive benefit from either selenium […]
The present review discusses the beneficial effects that vitamin A might have for controlling multiple sclerosis (MS), although it must be clearly stated that, at the present time, there is no clear indication for using vitamin A as a treatment for MS. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient with important roles in immunological responses and […]
The objective was to evaluate whether intake of long–chain ω–3 fatty acids from diet and supplements is associated with cause–specific and total mortality. The results suggest that intake of long–chain ω–3 fatty acids may reduce risk of total and cancer–specific mortality. Methods Study participants (n = 70,495) were members of a cohort study (the Vitamins […]
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials BMC Public Health Zhang YF, et al. – Omega–3 fatty acids are known to prevent cardiac death. However, previous observational studies have suggested that omega–3 fatty acids are associated with cancer risk in adults. The authors conducted a meta–analysis based on randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effect of […]
A double blind randomized controlled pilot trial Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 02/25/2014 Clinical Article Full Story PubMed Reference Journal Reference van Tilburg MAL, et al. – Ginger is one of the most commonly used herbal medicines for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but no data exists about its effectiveness. This double blind randomized controlled pilot study suggests ginger […]
Gastroenterology 2014 Feb 03;[EPub Ahead of Print], LG Albenberg, GD Wu Review · February 24, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The influence of diet on the structure and metabolism of the intestinal microbiota is reviewed. Differences in diet, even short-term changes, can result in significant changes in the microbiota, and metabolic products from the […]
Roxanne Nelson February 24, 2014 About half of all Americans take supplements, but doing so is unlikely to stave off either cancer or cardiovascular disease. In its latest report, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to determine whether vitamins help prevent either of these diseases. However, the […]
Published: Feb 24, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Vegetarians had lower blood pressure than their omnivorous counterparts, a meta-analysis showed. Blood pressure was an average of 4.8/2.2 mm Hg lower among vegetarians in controlled trials and 6.9/4.7 mm Hg lower in cross-sectional studies (P<0.001 for all differences), according to Yoko Yokoyama, […]
Posted on February 12, 2014 by Vitamin D Council New research published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal has found that low vitamin D levels in children are associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal and ear infections. The research team, led by Dr. Kathryn Thorton of Michigan State University and working in conjunction with […]
The Journal of Nutrition, 02/21/2014 Review Article Journal Abstract PubMed Reference Poulose SM, et al. – Because of the combination of population growth and population aging, increases in the incidence of chronic neurodegenerative disorders have become a societal concern, both in terms of decreased quality of life and increased financial burden. Clinical manifestation of many of these […]
J. Natl. Cancer Inst 2014 Feb 01;106(2)djt430, K Zu, L Mucci, BA Rosner, SK Clinton, M Loda, MJ Stampfer, E Giovannucci Research · February 19, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This epidemiologic study investigated the association between dietary lycopene intake (found in tomato, tomato-based products, pink grapefruit, and watermelon) and prostate cancer. When […]
Commentary February 19, 2014 Peter Libby MD Full Story Observational studies have long associated a food pattern that has come to be called the “Mediterranean diet” with reduced cardiovascular disease. In pioneering work, the late Ancel Keys in the Seven Countries Study documented a gradient in cardiovascular risk from south to north in Europe and […]
PubMed Reference Journal Reference Glenn JOH, et al. – The study aims to summarize recent research addressing the role of enteral fish oil supplementation in critical illness. Recent trials indicate that pharmacologically administered nutrients should be studied in the same manner as other new drugs, with appropriate attention to early dosing trials, proper pre–enrollment patient […]
Int J Environ Res Public Health. Feb 2014; 11(2): 2092–2107. Published online Feb 19, 2014. doi: 10.3390/ijerph110202092 Abstract Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions and is a strong risk factor for a number of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and also certain types of cancers. Despite the constant recommendations […]
Commentary February 19, 2014 Robert Bonakdar MD, FAAFP Full Story This trial is novel for a number of reasons; namely, treatment was done daily (vs weekly), using cholecalciferol or vitamin D3 (vs vitamin D2), and dosing was based on deficiency levels and provided at 1200 to 2400 IU/day. Additionally, treatment had a goal of increasing […]
Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2014 Jan 24;[EPub Ahead of Print], MJ Bolland, A Grey, GD Gamble, IR Reid Research · February 17, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Results of this large systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that vitamin D supplementation does not reduce incidence of any of the following diseases by more than 15% […]
European Journal of Nutrition, 02/17/2014 Clinical Article Xu X, et al. – Previous studies regarding the association between carrot intake and prostate cancer risk have reported inconsistent results. Authors conducted a meta–analysis to summarize evidence on this association and to quantify the potential dose–response relationship. Carrot intake might be inversely associated with prostate cancer risk. Because of […]
A randomized study Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 04/29/2014 > Clinical Article Rorie Z, et al. – Add–on therapy with high–dose vitamin D3 (4,000 IU/d) could be considered a safe and potentially beneficial immunomodulator in patients with chronic urticaria. In a prospective, double-blinded, single-center study, 42 subjects with chronic urticaria were randomized to high (4,000 IU/d) or […]