The risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma was approximately 45 per cent lower in people with a vitamin K intake of at least 108 micrograms a day, compared with people with an intake of less than 39 micrograms per day, according to findings presented at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)…
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Red Wine Ingredient Increases Insulin Sensitivity, Works Against Retinal Disease
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Two recent research studies on humans indicate that resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine and peanuts, increases insulin sensitivity in older and obese people. A third study, done on mice, shows that resveratrol may someday become a powerful tool in therapies directed at macular degeneration and other retinal maladies.
The two studies on people, conducted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in New York City, involved overweight or older (average age 72) subjects. People often develop resistance to the effects of insulin as they age or put on weight. This resistance, called impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), is a precursor to diabetes and often shows up in people who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
Chronic colitis patients could benefit from resveratrol, says Spanish study
Monday, August 16th, 2010Dietary supplementation of resveratrol can have a significant beneficial effect in chronic DSS-induced colitis, according to a new study from Spain.
The researchers claim the findings of their study suggest that the anti-inflammatory effects of resveratrol seem to be related to a cytokines modulation and a reduction of PGES-1, COX-2 and iNOS expression in colonic mucosa, in addition to other possible mechanisms, via down regulation of p-38 MAPK pathway …
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Spend on science not marketing for a positive health claim: EFSA scientist
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Companies should put more money into studies to substantiate the science of probiotics, perhaps at the cost of marketing, a member of EFSA’s evaluating panel has said.
“Obviously science costs money. Marketing costs money, too, and there are quite a few companies where the marketing budget is larger than the scientific budget. And perhaps that is not always such a good idea,” said Henk van Loveren, professor of immunotoxicology at the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and a member of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA)…
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Red Wine Ingredient Increases Insulin Sensitivity, Works Against Retinal Disease
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Two recent research studies on humans indicate that resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine and peanuts, increases insulin sensitivity in older and obese people. A third study, done on mice, shows that resveratrol may someday become a powerful tool in therapies directed at macular degeneration and other retinal maladies.
Biotivia Launch Innovative Prebiotic Health Supplement
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Scientists from the National Spanish Research Council in Valencia, Spain, are researching whether dietary changes that include probiotics and/or prebiotics may help alleviate the severity of celiac disease for some patients.
The respected Medical News Today reports: “According to a new research study appearing in the May 2010 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, differing intestinal bacteria in celiac patients could influence inflammation to varying degrees.”.
Most consumers have heard of probiotics. There is a wide choice of yogurts and other supplements containing these ‘gut friendly’ bacteria. But prebiotics are less well known. Yet prebiotics help probiotics to function effectively inside the digestive system. The only problem has been that until now it wasn’t possible to store probiotics and prebiotics in the same container because they would neutralize each other. But now healthcare specialist Biotivia has come up with a unique solution called Florativia.
James Betz, Biotivia’s CEO, explains: “We’ve developed a new single-serving, daily-dose vial in which the prebiotics are stored within the cap. Just before taking Florativia you press and twist the lid to release the prebiotics … shake to mix the contents … and swallow. The forest fruit liquid is not only delicious but also supports the probiotics and prebiotics. We believe that Florativia is the first complete synergistic prebiotic/probiotic supplement to come to market.”
Betz continues: “Thanks to our prebiotics, the unique blend of probiotics in Florativia bring maximum benefits. People who are just using probiotics to bring intestine and bowel relief will be amazed by the results. This system is way ahead of probiotic-only supplements and functional foods.”
Florativia contains four research-proven probiotic strains: Bifidobacterium infantis, Bacillus clausii, Lactobacillus fermentum and Lactobacillus reuteri. Biotivia have also added two stomach soothing Mediterranean herbs: camomile and green anise.
A one-month course of Florativia costs $49.96. Customers buying a three-month course receive a 32% discount.
To read more about Florativia, please visit: http://www.biotivia.com/florativia.html
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Probiotics Improve Atopic Dermatitis
Saturday, August 7th, 2010According to a paper recently presented at the New York Academy of Sciences symposium, “Probiotics: From Bench to Market”, held on June 11, 2010, two probiotic strains significantly improved atopic dermatitis, which affects 17.2 percent of the U.S. population. The clinical study evaluated the impact of a mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABLA-12 (fromUAS Labs) on 90 preschool children …
First human trial backs GS diabetes benefits
Friday, August 6th, 2010The first human trial on a patented extract of the Gymnema sylvestre (GS) plant has confirmed results from lab tests that the ingredient can help reduce blood glucose, adding weight to its diabetes benefits.
The small-scale trial found that supplementation with the GS extract OSA for 60 days resulted in increased levels of insulin and C-peptide, together with lower levels of blood glucose.
According to Winconsin-based ingredient supplier Ayurvedic-Life International, which sponsored the study, the latest findings support the potential of its patented ingredient for addressing type 2 diabetes.
Gymnema sylvestre, grown primarily in the Indian sub-continent, has been used India for centuries as a traditional folk remedy to help maintain optimal health.
Ayurvedic-Life said its study also confirms previous findings that its isolate stimulates insulin secretion similar to sulphonylureas and meglitinide analogues that are currently used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Vitamin K may cut lymph cancer risk: US study
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Increased intakes of vitamin K from dietary and supplementary sources may reduce the risk of cancer of the lymphatic system, according to new findings from the Mayo Clinic.
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