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May 09, 2008 |
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Association of Oral Calcitriol [vitamin D] with Improved Survival in Nondialyzed CKD [Chronic Kidney Disease] – Source: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Aug 2008
Calcitriol taken by mouth is associated with significant reduction of risk for dialysis and mortality in nondialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. Cacitriol is a form of vitamin D that may help address/avoid low levels of calcium in the blood. Not appropriate for those with abnormally high calcium levels. [Source: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Aug 2008] |
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May 09, 2008 |
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Curcumin and cancer: An ‘old-age’ disease with an ‘age-old’ solution – Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008
MD Anderson Cancer Center summarizes research indicating the potential benefits of curcumin to support the body’s defenses against various types of cancer (not to mention many other conditions, from arthritis to psoriasis). [Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008] |
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May 06, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 05-07-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 05-07-08 |
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May 01, 2008 |
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Arthritis develops but fails to resolve during inhibition of cyclooxygenase 2 [COX-2] in a murine model of Lyme disease – Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism, Apr 25, 2008
COX-2 is an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. COX-2 inhibitor products include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen. This animal study suggests COX-2 inhibitors may also inhibit inflammation-resolving ‘signaling molecules’ made by oxygenation of the omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil. [Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism, Apr 25, 2008] |
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Apr 29, 2008 |
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Cod liver oil (omega-3 fatty acids) as an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sparing agent in rheumatoid arthritis – Source: Rheumatology, May 2008
39% of RA patients taking fish oil cut their need for NSAID pain relievers (such as ibuprofen, aspirin) by more than one-third while also reducing pain scores. These pain relievers are associated with gastrointestinal and cardiovascular side effects. Free full text available online. [Source: Rheumatology, May 2008] |
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Apr 24, 2008 |
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Effects of yogurt and bifidobacteria supplementation on the colonic microbiota in lactose-intolerant subjects - Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology, Feb 2008
Addressing lactose intolerance may be a matter of probiotics. This international study reports that dietary B longum in capsules or B animalis in yogurt modified bacterial populations & lactose metabolism in the colon and alleviated symptoms. [Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology, Feb 2008 ] |
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Apr 15, 2008 |
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Comparison of therapeutic effects of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid and fluoxetine, separately and in combination, in major depressive disorder - Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Mar 2008
A double-blinded trial of omega-3 (fish oil) supplementation & a commonly prescribed antidepressant (generic name fluoxetine) found that results among those given the fish oil alone matched results for those given the drug alone. Further, results were "significantly better" for patients taking a combination of omega-3 & fluoxetine than for those taking either alone. [Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Mar 2008] |
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Apr 09, 2008 |
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B-vitamins reduce plasma levels of beta amyloid – Source: Neurobiology of Aging, Feb 2008
Placebo-controlled trial reports 75% reduced increase of plaque-component AB40 in blood of older men receiving B vitamins - which “may have a role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.” [Source: Neurobiology of Aging, Feb 2008] |
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Apr 09, 2008 |
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Natural trans fats have health benefits - may help reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity
A “natural animal trans-fat” derived from dietary dairy & beef appears to reduce the small intestine’s production of fat & cholesterol particles for delivery to the body. A diet enriched with this fat lowered average triglyceride levels 50%, total cholesterol 30%, “bad” LDL cholesterol 25%. |
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Apr 09, 2008 |
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A coffee with your doughnut could protect against Alzheimer's disease
Regular caffeine intake “protects the blood-brain barrier from cholesterol-induced leakage” – study confirms and extends the finding that caffeine protects against memory loss in aging and Alzhemer’s. |
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