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Jun 06, 2008 |
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New research provides insights into clinical disorders characterized by low serotonin level, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and severe anxiety
Cambridge/UCLA researchers demonstrated that serotonin (obtained from the essential amino acid tryptophan in diet) plays a critical role in regulating emotion. In this case, aggressive responses increased markedly during social decision-making when brain serotonin levels were reduced by manipulating the subjects’ diet. |
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Jun 04, 2008 |
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Short-term and Long-term Safety of Weekly High-dose Vitamin D3 Supplementation in School Children – Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, April 29, 2008
“Vitamin D3 at doses equivalent to 2,000 IU/day for one year [vs. the current recommendation of 200 IU/day for this age group] is safe in adolescents and results in desirable vitamin D levels.” Full text available free. [Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, April 29, 2008] |
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Jun 04, 2008 |
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Oral delivery of Lactobacillus casei Shirota [probiotic] modifies allergen-induced immune responses in allergic rhinitis - Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy, June 4, 2008
This common probiotic supported a significant reduction of inflammatory pollen antigen [hay fever] cytokines in subjects’ blood. The impact on symptom severity, and how it works via the "intestinal immune system," will be examined in future studies. [Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy, June 4, 2008] |
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Jun 04, 2008 |
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Hay Fever Hope with Probiotic Supplement
With the peak grass pollen season approaching, scientists reveal that a daily dose of probiotic can support a change in the immune status of people with hay fever. |
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Jun 03, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-04-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-04-08 |
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Jun 03, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-04-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-04-08 |
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Jun 02, 2008 |
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Relationship between Low Ultraviolet B Irradiance [vitamin D] and Higher Breast Cancer Risk in 107 Countries – Source: The Breast Journal, May-June 2008
The fourth paper from this UC San Diego team adds an association between higher vitamin D3 in the body and lower breast cancer risk to similar findings for vitamin D and kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer risk. [Source: The Breast Journal, May-June 2008] |
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May 30, 2008 |
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Reduction of cardiovascular risk factors in subjects with type 2 diabetes by PycnogenolR supplementation – Source: Nutrition Research, May 2008
After 4 months, supplementation supported “improved diabetes control, lowered CVD risk factors, and reduced antihypertensive medicine use vs. controls.” [Source: Nutrition Research, May 2008] |
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May 30, 2008 |
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New Study Casts Further Doubt on Risk of Death from Higher Salt Intake
Data from major national tracking study “raises questions about the usefulness or even safety of universal recommendations for lower salt diets for all individuals regardless of their blood pressure status or other health characteristics.” |
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May 30, 2008 |
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Sustained Benefits in Vascular Function Through Flavanol-Containing Cocoa in Medicated Diabetic Patients: A Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Trial – Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Jun 3, 2008
“Diets rich in flavanols reverse vascular dysfunction in diabetes, highlighting therapeutic potentials in cardiovascular disease.” [Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Jun 3, 2008] |
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