The researchers, based at Cornell University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, presented their findings at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in New Orleans this week and they say their results show that vitamin E could be used as part of a new preventive strategy for COPD in women.
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US study claims vitamin E intake could cut risk of lung disease
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 per cent in both smokers and non-smokers, according to a US study.
Chocolate could lower cholesterol for CVD risk group, study
Monday, September 27th, 2010Short-term cocoa consumption can significantly lower blood cholesterol, but only in modest quantities and only in those with risk factors for heart diseases, according to a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Chinese researchers.
Ginger supplements may reduce pain after exercise: Study
Saturday, September 25th, 2010Ginger may reduce the pain associated with muscle injury after exercising, offering amateur and professional athletes a natural pain reliever, suggests new data.
Both raw and heat-treated ginger reduced the pain associated with muscle injury by about 24 per cent, compared with placebo, according to findings published in The Journal of Pain.
Chilli compound’s weight benefits pinpointed?
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010Capsaicin, the compound gives red chilli pepper its heat, may exert its benefits at the protein level to boost fat burning and energy production, says new research.
Obese rats supplemented with capsaicin had 8 per cent less body weight than control animals, and displayed changes in the levels of 20 proteins associated with obesity, according to findings published in the Journal of Proteome Research.
Older adults need higher remedial doses of vitamin D deficiency: Study
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010Older adults suffering vitamin D deficiency need higher remedial doses than younger adults, according to a new research review. The study, Correcting poor vitamin D status: Do older adults need higher repletion doses of vitamin D3 than younger adults?, concluded that: “The doses and total time for repleting older adults with vitamin D3 appeared to be greater than for younger adults, in part due to the lower starting baseline vitamin D status.”
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Cranberry anthocyanins show low levels of bioavailability, study
Friday, September 17th, 2010A new US study shows cranberry juice anthocyanins have only limited absorption but the researchers note that, in spite of this low bioavailability, the levels may be sufficient to generate a sustained health beneficial effect in terms of cell metabolism and gene expression.
Cranberries contain a variety of anthocyanins, which are a sub-group of flavonoids, with reports in the literature suggesting flavonoids are powerful antioxidants, protecting the body from oxidative stress.
Type of carbs influences saturated fat’s heart attack link: Study
Monday, September 13th, 2010People who cut saturated fats while increasing intake of refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta have a higher risk of heart attack, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition …
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Vitamin E may boost immune function: Mouse study
Saturday, September 11th, 2010Dietary supplements of vitamin E tocotrienols may enhance immune function and help us maintain our immune health as we age, suggests a new study.
Scientists from Tufts University report that mice fed dietary supplements of alpha-tocotrienols experienced improvements in the function of T cell function. The findings are published in the Journal of Nutrition …
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