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Inflammation | Research | Research News | Testing
Curcumin May Address Inflammation in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Oxidative stress and inflammation have been proposed as emerging components of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Curcuminoids are natural polyphenols with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A study published in Clinical Nutrition in Jan…04.01.15
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked More Closely to Diabetes Than Obesity
People who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, regardless of how much they weigh, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The results helped cl…04.01.15
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Bone & Joint Health | Research
Study Confirms Glucosamine + Chondroitin Effective Against Knee Osteoarthritis
Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Jan. 14, 2015 (e-pub ahead of print) Research: This study compared the efficacy and safety of chondroitin sulfate plus glucosamine hydrochloride (CS+GH) versus celecoxib in patients with knee osteoarthriti…03.02.15
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Micronutrient Supplementation Reduced Preterm Births & Low Birth Weight
Source: JAMA. 2014;312(24):2649-2658. doi:10.1001/jama.2014.16819. Research: Maternal micronutrient deficiencies may adversely affect fetal and infant health, yet there is insufficient evidence of effects on these outcomes to guide antenatal micro…03.02.15
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Cardiovascular Health | Research
Meta-Analysis Shows Garlic May Reduce Blood Pressure
Source: Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2015:1–9. DOI: 10.1111/jch.12473 Research: Garlic supplements are thought to reduce blood pressure (BP). The authors performed a meta-analysis to investigate garlic’s effect on BP. Ovid Medline…03.02.15
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Cardiovascular Health | Dietary Supplements | Research | Women's Health
Multivitamin/Mineral Use May Reduce CVD Risk Among Women
Source: Journal of Nutrition, March 2015, 114.204743 Research: Multivitamin-mineral (MVM) products are the most commonly used supplements in the U.S., followed by multivitamin (MV) products. Two randomized clinical trials (RCTs) did not show an ef…03.02.15
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Cardiovascular Health | Research | Research News | Testing
Vitamin D May Benefit Serum Triglyceride Levels
Source: Clinical Nutrition, October 2014 Research: Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease that has become an increasing public health problem. Dyslipidemia is especially relevant in vulnerable populations such as postmenopausal w…01.05.15
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Cardiovascular Health | Research | Research News | Testing
Meta-Analysis Quantifies Effect of Oat Beta-Glucans on Cholesterol
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dec. 2014; Vol. 100, No. 6; 1413-1421 Research: Health claims regarding the cholesterol-lowering effect of soluble fiber from oat products, approved by food standards agencies worldwide, are based on…01.05.15
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Bone & Joint Health | Inflammation | Research | Research News | Testing
Resveratrol: Bone Health
Nutraceutical: Resveratrol Indication: Bone Health Source: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (E-pub ahead of print) Research: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with low-grade inflammation, which may harmfully affect bo…12.01.14
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Cancer Risk | Research | Research News | Testing | Women's Health
Flavonoids: Ovarian Cancer
Nutraceutical: Flavonoids Indication: Ovarian Cancer Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2014 Research: The impact of different dietary flavonoid subclasses on risk of epithelial ovarian cancer is unclear, with limited pr…12.01.14
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Mood Health & Sleep | Research | Research News | Testing
Omega-3 DHA: Stress During Pregnancy
Nutraceutical: Omega-3 DHA Indication: Stress During Pregnancy Source: Obstetrics & Gynecology, November 2014 (online) Research: This study was designed to test the association between docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation and perce…12.01.14
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Cardiovascular Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthy Aging | Research | Research News | Testing
Mediterranean Diets May Offer Lasting Health Benefits
The health benefits of switching to a Mediterranean style diet and upping the amount of time spent exercising for a period of eight weeks can still be seen a year after stopping the regime, a new study has shown. The paper, “Long-term e…12.01.14
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Cognitive Function | Fatty Acids | Inflammation | Mood Health & Sleep | Omega-3s | Research | Research News | Testing
Omega-3s: Depression
Nutraceuticals: Omega-3s Indication: Depression Source: Biological Psychiatry, October 2014 Research: Interferon (IFN)-alpha therapy for chronic hepatitis C virus infection is frequently associated with depression. The routine prophylaxis wi…11.03.14
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Cognitive Function | Mood Health & Sleep | Research | Research News | Testing
Fruits & Vegetables: Mental Well-Being
Nutraceuticals: Fruits & Vegetables Indication: Mental Well-Being Source: BMJ Open (online September 2014) Research: Major behavioral risk factors are known to adversely affect health outcomes and be strongly associated with mental illne…11.03.14
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Enzymes | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research | Research News | Testing
Coffee: Liver Health
Nutraceutical: Coffee Indication: Liver Health Source: Hepatology; DOI: 10.1002/hep.27367 Research: Coffee may have hepatoprotective effects and higher coffee consumption has been associated inversely with levels of liver enzymatic markers.…11.03.14
