'Sunshine vitamin' shines in colon study
...body use. In a 1999 study of 832 patients, calcium supplements had a modest protective effect against colorectal tumors. In Lieberman's study, calcium alone showed only a minor beneficial effect. Importantly, the new study validates the importance of early screening for colorectal cancer: More than 1 in 10 volun...Taking vitamin D supplements lowers risk of multiple sclerosis
ST. PAUL, MN Women who take vitamin D supplements through multivitamins are 40 percent less likely t...tudy II. The women's diets and use of multivitamin supplements were assessed as the studies began and then again every four years. Women with MS symptoms starting ...Dietary supplements containing ephedra and caffeine may cause heart problems
...d information in the article, "Dietary weight-loss supplements often combine ephedra and caffeine with various ot...ld be instructed to avoid this and similar dietary supplements until more information is known about their safety."(JAMA. 2004;291:216-221. Available post-embargo ...Using vitamin E and C supplements together may reduce risk of Alzheimer disease
...lderly persons who take individual vitamin E and C supplements together may reduce their risk of Alzheimer diseas...amin E. Vitamin C users reported taking vitamin C supplements or multivitamins containing at least 500 micrograms of ascorbic acid. Individuals were classified a...Vitamin supplement use may reduce effects of Alzheimer's disease
...tions. The researchers believe antioxidant vitamin supplements may be an ideal prevention strategy for our aging ... 15 mg) and vitamin C (75-90 mg), while individual supplements contain doses up to 1,000 IU of vitamin E and 500-1,000 mg or more of vitamin C. The researchers ex...Bacterial DNA reduces inflammation in mice
...for the observed benefits of consuming probiotics, supplements from bacteria and other microbes, regarded by some as helpful in maintaining or restoring intestinal health. Knowing how probiotics work could give scientists a way to identify and select which probiotic bacteria might be effective against such human...Most men over 40 take steps to try to prevent prostate cancer, Jefferson survey shows
...om prostate cancer screening to exercising, taking supplements and stopping smoking. "Surprisingly, when asked, m...lled preventive methods such as diet, exercise and supplements such as selenium actually help prevent prostate cancer. The researchers wanted to know what men do ...Policy highlights from Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition
...ts? As the number of dietary supplements in the marketplace continues to increase, consumer...a result of USP's efforts, consumers can now check supplements for certification that they contain the ingredients and doses they claim. If a product has the USP s...Northwestern Memorial researchers study role of botanicals in management of menopausal symptoms
...lack cohosh and red clover are plant-based dietary supplements that act similar to female hormones in the body. "Many women already use these products for the relief of menopausal symptoms; however, studies have not yet been conducted to show these botanicals should replace hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as ...Vitamin B-12 levels linked to bone loss in aging women
...dicate that for some elderly women, simple dietary supplements of vitamin B-12 or multivitamins or dietary modification may slow the rates of bone loss. "A larger, randomized trial would be needed to determine whether treatment with supplemental vitamin B-12 could reduce rates of bone loss in elderly women," not...USC study finds hormone supplement used by athletes may not increase testosterone
...ilar hormones, which are classified as nutritional supplements and unregulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. "Young kids of high school and college age are taking this drug because they think it's going to enhance their athletic performance," she says. "But little is known about what the dru...Fish oil supplements may contain flame retardants
...is growing list can be expanded to include dietary supplements based on cod liver oil, according to a new study. ...h and vegetable oils are in high demand as dietary supplements because they contain omega 3 fatty acids, which have been linked to various health benefits, includi...Study finds little effects in patients who take prescription drugs and dietary supplements
PITTSBURGH, March 22 While the use of dietary supplements appears to be very common among patients who also ...in today's Archives of Internal Medicine. Dietary supplements have been gaining widespread popularity to treat a myriad of health conditions and physical complain...Soft drinks not linked to decreased calcium intake
...calcium-fortified beverages and foods, and calcium supplements if consumption of dairy products or other calcium-rich foods remains inadequate. ...Researchers: Diet a significant factor in reducing risk of three common cancers
...C trial started taking any pills, use of vitamin E supplements was a factor only if the participants had been tak...copherol) from dietary sources only, from diet and supplements combined, and from dietary *-tocopherol. Personal interviews were conducted with 468 bladder cancer...One form of vitamin E appears beneficial in reducing bladder cancer risk
...r whereas a high intake of vitamin E from diet and supplements combined reduced the risk by 44 percent," says the study's first author, research dietician Ladia Hernandez, M.S., R.D. L.D., research dietitian in the Department of Epidemiology at M. D. Anderson. "The study is not over, but my advice is that eve...Herbal supplements' testing topic of discussion at chemistry meeting March 30
... look at methods for testing the quality of herbal supplements used by millions of Americans to protect against everything from the common cold to cancer will highlight a three-day symposium at the 227 th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. The symposium, "...Men with family history of prostate cancer accurately predict higher risk, UMHS study finds
...eir increased risk and many have taken vitamins or supplements to improve their health. The research is reported ...ut all CAM use and specifically about vitamins and supplements linked to prostate health. The men surveyed were more concerned about lifetime risk of prostate canc...National Academies Advisory: April 1 Public Briefing on Safety of Dietary Supplements
...9,000 herbal extracts, vitamins, and other dietary supplements are currently available to the American consumer, ...0 more reach the market each year. By law, dietary supplements are assumed to be safe until proven otherwise, meaning that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mu...Institute of Medicine Advisory: April 1 public briefing on safety of dietary supplements
..., the report says. "Approximately 29,000 dietary supplements are currently available to the American consumer, ...nia, Davis. DSHEA established in 1994 that dietary supplements are to be regulated like foods instead of drugs, meaning that they are considered safe unless proved...