A randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial Sin Ji Lee Clinical Nutrition Received: June 24, 2013; Accepted: December 18, 2013; Published Online: January 02, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2013.12.006 Summary Background & aims Probiotics help maintain balance in composition of the gut microbiota, and have been considered as a potential treatment for obesity. This study was conducted in […]
An Apple (or Statin) a Day Will Keep the Doctor Away: Population Health Analysis Michael O’Riordan December 18, 2013 OXFORD, UK — So, that old chestnut your mother told you turns out to be rooted in valid, scientific evidence: eating an apple a day really would keep the doctor away[1]. In fact, according to the […]
December 18, 2013 by Chris Masterjohn Full Story It has become increasingly common for health enthusiasts and now even typical patients in the doctor’s office to have a lab estimate their vitamin D status by measuring serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, abbreviated 25(OH)D, and use vitamin D supplements to bring this value into the “sufficient” range. While […]
Obesity is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation. Whether weight reduction and cardiometabolic risk factor management can reduce the burden of atrial fibrillation is not known.
Sue Hughes December 17, 2013 Taking a daily multivitamin was not associated with cognitive benefits over a 12-year treatment period in male doctors aged 65 years or older in the large-scale Physicians’ Health Study II (PHS II). The study, published online December 17 in Annals of Internal Medicine, was conducted by a group led by […]
12/17/13 Portland, Ore. Medical science has known for years that people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol actually have a reduced risk of death. In general, they are healthier and have better cardiovascular function that those who don’t drink alcohol at all. Now, new research from Oregon Health & Science University adds a fascinating twist: […]
(Here’s more on Vitamin B6 on this site: https://www.integrative-archives.com/category/nutrition/vitamin-b6/) Chang HY,et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 Dec;98(6):1440-9. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.113.064477. Epub 2013 Oct 23. Abstract BACKGROUND: A low circulating vitamin B-6 concentration, which is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is commonly seen in human inflammation. OBJECTIVE: We investigated whether cyclooxygenase inhibitors alter vitamin […]
Jenni Laidman December 16, 2013 Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women and their newborns increased the proportion of infants with serum vitamin D levels recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), according to a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published online December 16 in Pediatrics. Cameron C. Grant, MBChB, PhD, associate professor, pediatrics: child and youth health, […]
Published: Nov 11, 2013 | Updated: Nov 12, 2013 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Diabetes/42850 Action Points Note that this cohort study of European women demonstrated an association between dietary acid load and the development of diabetes. Be aware that the biological rationale for this finding is debated; a randomized trial […]
Jennifer Garcia December 16, 2013 Pregnant women, children, and infants should consume only pasteurized milk and milk products, and the sale of raw milk should be banned in the United States, according to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The statement was published online December 16 inPediatrics. “[A]mong milk- or […]
TACT: No CVD Benefit With High-Dose Multivitamins Michael O’Riordan December 16, 2013 MIAMI BEACH, FL — A high-dose regimen that includes 28 vitamins and minerals given to stable patients with a history of MI does not reduce their future risk of cardiovascular events, according to the results of a new analysis[1]. The results, from the […]
Nutr Cancer. 2014;66(1):128-39. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2014.852686. Epub 2013 Dec 16. Tse G, Eslick GD. Abstract Evidence shows cruciferous vegetables exhibit chemoprotective properties, commonly attributed to their rich source of isothiocyanates. However, epidemiological data examining the association between cruciferous vegetable intake and colorectal neoplasms have been inconclusive. This meta-analysis examines the epidemiological evidence to characterize the association […]
Megan Brooks December 12, 2013 Probiotics may have therapeutic potential in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), new research suggests. A study conducted by investigators at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena shows that treatment with the human gut microbe Bacteroides fragilis alleviates ASD-like behaviors and eases comorbid gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in a mouse model of […]
December 12, 2013 By Shereen Jegtvig NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Dec 11 – Many Americans don’t know how much and what kinds of sugar are in their beverages, according to a new study. But people who are concerned about sugar tend to be better at avoiding it, researchers found. The confusion is understandable. Regular soft […]
12.11.2013 by John Gever Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today WASHINGTON — About half of epileptic women taking anti-seizure drugs who could have become pregnant said they were not taking the recommended folic acid supplements, results of a survey found. Among 400 participants in a web-based registry of women of childbearing age with epilepsy who responded […]
Maturitas. 2014 Mar;77(3):202-8. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.11.010. Epub 2013 Dec 11. Baena Ruiz R, Salinas Hernández P. Abstract BACKGROUND: Diet represents 30-35% of risk factors that contribute to the onset of cancer. Some foods and dietary patterns have been linked to the risk of various cancers. However epidemiological available data are not consistent for many foods and […]
Published: Dec 11, 2013 By Cole Petrochko, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/GeneralEndocrinology/43363 Vitamin B12 deficiency is significantly more likely among patients taking prescription medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), researchers found. Taking either a proton pump inhibitor or a histamine 2 receptor antagonist over 2 years was associated with a greater risk for […]
12.10.2013 by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Eating a big, high-protein breakfast may be an effective strategy for improving glycemic control in overweight patients with type 2 diabetes, findings from a small study suggested. When such patients were randomized to eat either small, carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts or larger fat- and protein-centric morning meals for 3 […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S., D.A.C.B.N Functional Medicine University Do you experience tired eyes after long hours working on your computer? Long computer hours has been found to contribute to constrast sensitivity, glare and fuzzy vision. These eye symptoms may simply be a lack of one of the most important nutrients in the back of […]
Nutrients. 2013 Dec; 5(12): 5205–5217. Published online 2013 Dec 18. doi: 10.3390/nu5125205 PMCID: PMC3875914 Antonio Paoli Abstract Weight loss protocols can only be considered successful if they deliver consistent results over the long term—a goal which is often elusive, so much so that the term “yo-yo” is used to describe the perennial weight loss/weight regain […]