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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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.
Extending the healthy years. It’s a good reason to consider Resveratrol.
Monday, August 2nd, 2010The older we get, the younger we want to feel. And even people who don’t want to live to be 120 would still like to extend the healthy middle years of their life. Fifty years ago, hitting 65 was a reason to buy slippers and give up on exercise. But today’s 65 year olds want to be buying golf, tennis and walking shoes … not putting their feet up in front of the TV. In the case of Dave Noble, a regular resveratrol consumer, it is the time to break world swimming records and beat swimmers half his age.
But what is aging? Apart from changes in the way we look, aging is characterized by simply having less energy. As your doctor might put it: “Aging is highlighted by a progressive deterioration of cellular functions and metabolic processes.”
So, what is Resveratrol?
Anyone who has been listening to the news around aging over the last few years will have heard about Resveratrol, the natural molecule that’s found in grape skins and many other plants.
Research studies continue to find more interesting benefits from this molecule, its role in protecting DNA, fighting malignancies and protecting us against other degenerative illnesses. As to its anti-aging potential, Resveratrol activates a cell’s mitochondria (the cell’s energy factories), which prolongs the time cells have to repair their damaged or corrupted DNA and telomeres.
Scientists around the world have found that Resveratrol appears to work as a powerful antioxidant, helping quench free radical damage in the body. But it also has a unique mechanism that may prove to have significant life extension properties.
Part of a healthy lifestyle.
James Betz, the founder of Biotivia and a pioneer of Resveratrol, is passionate about the molecule. “More good anti-aging news is that Resveratrol’s antioxidant action could be very important for heart health because it can reduce the blood pressure by increasing the elasticity of the arteries and raising the blood flow through them … almost like removing the blockage from a pipe.”
Betz continues: “Scientists believe it’s down to the fact that Resveratrol not only has anti-plaque building capabilities but also stimulates the production of Nitrus oxide NO, the compound that dilates blood vessels. Resveratrol is also a powerful anti-inflammatory which maybe a reason it can help alleviate the symptoms in auto-immune conditions. In a recent study, scientists in the UK showed that Resveratrol helped increase cerebral blood flow, which in turn can enhance mental agility.”
Worldwide research shows antioxidants like Resveratrol have other abilities: like minimizing cell damage and slowing down the progression of degenerative and other age related illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It has also shown to improve organ, eye and skin health … All of these can extend the healthy years.
Resveratrol is 100% natural and vegetarian.
Resveratrol is found in a number of foods and berries, such as peanuts, blueberries and grapes such as Muscadine. It also found in abundance in the Japanese knotweed – polygonum cuspidatum.
This ‘miracle molecule’ maintains cell viability and exerts an anti-oxidative action by enhancing the intracellular free-radical scavenger glutathione. Resveratrol is an active polyphenol that has effects that are believed to fight tumor growth.
Maintaining a healthy heart.
Research also indicates that Resveratrol helps lower cholesterol, and is up to 20 times more potent than vitamin E in protecting against LDL oxidation, which has been connected with cardiovascular disease.
Resveratrol protects the circulation in the heart and other organs in several ways, including protection against ischemic transient global amnesia, improving circulation, reducing the hardening of the arteries, slowing down lipoprotein oxidation and the reduction of blood clotting.
Digging deeper into super-fruits
Friday, July 30th, 2010The health halo that crowns berries — the original “superfruit” — hasn’t slipped a bit over the years. Ever since it was discovered that berries have very high total antioxidant capacity, the public has had a veritable love fest for berries, making them its favorite fruit.
Over the past decade, multiple research findings have supported the health benefits of berries, showing that they have a profound impact on chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and age-related mental decline.
Read more on the Chicago Tribune
Does Coffee Have Any Antioxidant Benefits?
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010Before we get all excited over the recent news about coffee being our new antioxidant, we need to take a look at the entire picture. Is there truly a coffee antioxidant? If there is, how exactly is coffee an antioxidant? Does it become the antioxidant when it’s heated? Does the coffee antioxidant benefit everyone? Are there still dangers to drinking coffee? How much coffee is good for us and when does it become bad for us?
Omega-3 may slash risk of heart failure: Study
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010Increased intakes of fatty fish, and the omega-3s they contain, may reduce a woman’s risk of heart failure by about 25 per cent, according to new findings from the US and Sweden.
The benefits appear linked to the omega-3 content of the fish, report researchers in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The highest intake of marine omega-3 fatty acids linked to a reduction in the risk of heart failure of 25 per cent …
Green Tea Could Reduce Glaucoma Risk
Monday, July 26th, 2010Catechins in green tea could help protect you against glaucoma and other eye diseases. New research finds that the ingredients travel from your digestive system into the tissues of your eyes.
Scientists analyzed eye tissue from rats that drank green tea. They found that eye tissues such as the lens and retina had absorbed green tea catechins.
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