Sucrose results in more weight gain than artificial sweetners in overweight individuals
...ods containing artificial sweeteners. Most of the supplements were in the form of beverages such as soft drinks ...ed fruit juices. The energy content of the sucrose supplements was 3 times higher than that of the sweetener supplements, and represented approximately 23% of the ...Researchers find trigger for devastating digestive disease, propose treatment
... The treatment approach would be similar to enzyme supplements taken orally by people who cannot digest lactose, a sugar found in milk. Khosla adds that an approved therapy could be as many as 5 to 8 years away, although research is already underway and the treatment should be testable in people within 2 to 3 y...FDA approves INSPRA, an aldosterone blocker for the treatment of hypertension
...with microalbuminuria, or who are taking potassium supplements or certain diuretics must not take eplerenone. INSPRA is also being studied for use in heart failure to determine its effect on morbidity and mortality in patients who have suffered a heart attack and have early complications of heart failure....Landmark study shows coenzyme Q10 slows progressive decline in Parkinsons disease
...f PD, scientists have determined that coenzyme Q10 supplements can protect the part of the brain affected by the disorder. "Because of these findings, we've learned that supplementation of this nutrient, which is often described as an antioxidant, plays a role in helping mitochondria to function better and boost...New recommendations to prevent high blood pressure issued
... (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) and calcium supplements lower blood pressure only slightly in individuals .... In addition, the ability of herbal and botanical supplements to safely lower blood pressure is unproven, and these unregulated products can interact adversely wi...Dietary intake of vitamin E may reduce risk of Parkinson's disease
...s, we found no evidence that use of vitamin E or C supplements or multivitamins reduced the risk of Parkinson's," says study author Shumin Zhang, MD, ScD, Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School. "In contrast, however, higher intake of dietary vitamin E was associated with a significantly low...Prostate cancer program at UCLAs Jonsson Cancer Center designated a site of research excellence
...l investigate whether a low-fat diet with fish-oil supplements can be used to prevent and/or treat prostate cance... who also has studied a low-fat diet with fish-oil supplements in women with breast cancer. Men in Japan, where they eat more omega-3 fatty acids, have a much lowe...New drug may reverse bone loss without estrogens side effects, Science study says
...ith their bone-related benefits, however, estrogen supplements can also have unwanted effects in the body's reproductive tissues, according to Manolagas. For example, they can modestly increase the risk of breast and uterine cancer. Several months ago, a major clinical study on the long-term use of estrogen plus...Vitamins valuable for baby boomers eye disease
(Kingston, ON) Prescribing high doses of vitamin supplements to aging baby boomers with vision loss due to macular degeneration the leading cause of blindness in patients over 50 years old could save the North American health care system more than $1.5 billion in the next 10 years, a Queen's University resea...High-than-average fiber consumption does not affect results of wheat bran fiber trial
...er (WBF) trial even before they began taking fiber supplements did not account for the results of the trial, which found that fiber intake does not affect the recurrence rate of polyps in the colon. This new analysis appears in the November 6 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Anecdotal evi...Scientific task force to examine usefulness of testosterone replacement therapy in older men
...ths. "Although some older men who have tried these supplements report feeling 'more energetic' or 'younger,' test...ed by prescription testosterone supplements. These supplements often are prescribed to men whose bodies do not make enough of the hormone--for example, men whose p...Growth hormone, sex steroid combination 'not ready for prime time'
... spend a great deal of money on supplements. These supplements are claimed, by some, to increase muscle, decrease fat, and to boost an individual's stamina and sense of well-being. Shots of hGH can cost more than $15,000 a year. They are available only by prescription and should be given by a doctor. But indiv...New guidelines focus on fish, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids
...e should consult their physician to discuss taking supplements to reduce heart disease risk. Patients taking more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids from supplements should do so only under a physician's care. The FDA has noted that high intakes could cause excessi...Purdue researchers design fishes' diets to make you healthier
...gner menus for aquatic creatures. Fatty acid feed supplements for fish may help people get government-recommended amounts of health-enhancing macronutrients, said Paul Brown, a Purdue forestry and natural resources professor. The additive he is testing currently is a type of omega-6 fatty acid called conjugated...Vitamins C and E may enhance effectiveness of insulin for diabetes
...icine study has found that the popular antioxidant supplements not only enhance insulin's ability to reduce blood sugar, but also lower the risks of organ damage that can occur despite insulin treatments. The study appears in the January issue of Kidney International. Dr. Nick Vaziri, professor of medicine, and ...First quarter prescription drug spending: Generic drugs slow upward trend
...d i.e. retroactive drug utilization review (DUR) supplements the real-time delivery of warnings to pharmacists at the time a prescription is filled, i.e. a concurrent DUR program. Last year, under Express Scripts' concurrent DUR program, the company sent an estimated 33 million safety warnings to pharmacists...Could a mandated food additive aimed at better fetal development be a risk for seniors?
...monthly injections of B-12 or take large dose B-12 supplements by mouth. Conclusions Because we are eating more folic acid in our diet, the elderly and those who care for them should ensure they have not become B-12 deficient. Annual screening is therefore recommended. Since the United States and Canada are ...Dietary supplement and flu vaccines
...clear from this study and others that some dietary supplements may have therapeutic utility." It says further studies should be undertaken to clarify the actual clinical benefits. p. 111 Effects of a Chlorella-derived dietary supplement in healthy adults undergoing influenza vaccination -- S.A. Halperin et al...New study shows green algae extract boosts flu vaccine
...n Nutrition Canada. Algae extracts like Chlorella supplements are popular in several Asian countries and in North America. Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC) is a rapidly expanding nutritional biotechnology company built on a foundation of science and proprietary product technology creating "Natural Health from the ......ysicians said that oftentimes patients take herbal supplements in conjunction with their regular medicine regimen...er, combining conventional medications with herbal supplements without first talking to your physician can lead to possible adverse interactions with medication or...