UC Davis study finds high arsenic levels in herbal kelp supplements
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) A study of herbal kelp supplements led by UC Davispublic health expert Marc Schenker ...elycoupled argon plasma spectrometer. Seven of the supplements exceeded thetolerance levels for food products set by the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration (FDA). ...Omega-3 fatty acids affect risk of depression, inflammation
... contain. Omega-3 is also available as nutritional supplements "This study has shown that even in people who did not take supplements, maybe just a little bit more omega-3, could help reduce their markers for both stress and depression," Belury said. "The important message for consumers is that they don't ha...Think herbal supplements are safe? Think again, book by Saint Louis University doctor says
... a comprehensive listing of what various herbs and supplements do, possible side effects and how they might interact with other medications and foods. "People think if it doesn't require a prescription, it's got to be safe, and that's not true. There could be life-threatening effects." Dr. Grossberg first b...Soy found protective against localized prostate cancer
...ut we cannot recommend the use of isoflavones from supplements for people who do not regularly consume these chemicals, because the relationship between isoflavones and the risk of advanced prostate cancer is not yet clear," Kurahashi said. Isoflavones act as both strong antioxidants and plant-based estrogens....Zinc supplementation found to reduce mortality in older children
...oomberg School of Public concluded that daily zinc supplements reduced the risk of death among children aged 12 to 48 months by 18 percent. However, the researchers did not find any significant reduction in mortality among children 1 to11 months of age. The study is published in the March 17, 2007, edition of Th...Studies force new view on biology of flavonoids
...bles is sufficient. Large doses taken via dietary supplements might do no additional good; an apple a day may st...benefit and possibly some risk to taking dietary supplements that might inject large amounts of substances the body essentially sees as undesirable foreign compo...Vitamin D deficiency widespread during pregnancy
...Feb. 27 Even regular use of prenatal multivitamin supplements is not adequate to prevent vitamin D insufficiency, University of Pittsburgh researchers report in the current issue of the Journal of Nutrition, the publication of the American Society for Nutrition. A condition linked to rickets and other musculosk...Experimental Biology 2007: Today's Research, Tomorrow's Health, April 28-May 2
...etabolism. A workshop on the science of botanical supplements for human health features a view from the National Institutes of Botanicals Centers. The ASN's ever-lively "controversy" session discusses recent epidemiological and experimental knowledge about the health effects of coffee drinking. The American ...David H. Baker to be honored for work in animal and nutritional science
...spread availability of these and other nutritional supplements without a prescription. "Professor Baker has devoted his career to understanding the myriad of factors that influence the nutrient needs of humans, birds, livestock and companion animals," wrote the committee that selected him for the award. "He h...Protein sensor for fatty acid buildup in mitochondria
... the level of fat in the diet and taking carnitine supplements might help PKAN patients cope with this debilitati... to determine if reduced dietary fat and carnitine supplements offer hope in the treatment of PKAN in humans," said Suzanne Jackowski, Ph.D., a member of the Infec...Discovery could lead to better control of hemorrhagic fever viruses
...ings of Choe and colleagues also suggest that iron supplements may reduce the severity of New World virus infections. Past studies have shown that when the iron level in the body is low, the number of transferrin receptors in tissues increases. Consistent with these findings, Choe's team found that New World are...Chromium picolinate shows greater benefits in diabetes care than other forms of chromium
...ts in research studies, compared to other chromium supplements shows that at doses between 200--1000 mcg it is a superior nutritional adjunct to diabetes treatments." The review analyzed 15 clinical studies of people with diabetes. All studies showed chromium picolinate produced benefits in one or more standar...Weight-loss supplement shows good and bad traits
...b and milk. Synthetic forms of CLA are marketed as supplements that help reduce body fat, and some manufacturers ...try. In a study from 2003, Belury found that CLA supplements lowered body mass and blood sugar levels of diabetics. The study participants took CLA supplements f...Other highlights in the Jan. 17 JNCI
...colorectal tumors called adenomas who take calcium supplements for 4 years can reduce their risk of an adenoma re...ew study shows that the protective effect of those supplements lasts for up to 5 years after stopping supplementation. In the Calcium Polyp Prevention Study, 930 ...Proposed FDA claim recognizes role of key nutrients in dairy in reducing osteoporosis risk
... of the AAP Committee on Nutrition. "While calcium supplements and non-dairy foods such as calcium-fortified beverages are an alternative, these products do not offer milk's unique nutrient package."...Protection against cancer may begin during pregnancy
... University, done with laboratory mice, found that supplements of a key phytochemical found in certain vegetables...f Indole-3-carbinol given to pregnant mice through supplements were higher than those that would ordinarily be found in the environment or a normal diet, researche...High levels of vitamin D in the body may decrease the risk of multiple sclerosis
...able certainty of a protective effect of vitamin D supplements requires direct experimental evidence in a large trial. Meanwhile, we are planning to expand our study to obtain more accurate data on the importance of age and of the vitamin D levels that need to be achieved for optimal protection," said Ascherio.......edient in foods, health care, toothpastes, dietary supplements and cosmetics as well as in skin repair anti-aging creams. Natural dietary sources of GGC are available, including milk whey protein and garlic. However, GGC is present only in relatively dilute concentrations. This new, pure GGC product will po...New technology makes clinical research more precise
... and AlgoNomics has yielded a biological test that supplements the current computer simulations. The additional d...ohan Grooten, have designed a biological test that supplements the Epibase assessments with certain experimental data. The test exposes blood cells - which include...Highlights from the December 2006 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
... Supplements Adolescents who take multiple-vitamin supplements also tend to follow more healthful dietary and lif... researchers looked at the use of multiple-vitamin supplements among 2,761 12th-graders who participated in the fourth Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascula...