You may have heard that vitamin D has many health benefits, specifically that it aids in the absorption of calcium in the body. Now, there is evidence that vitamin D holds even more benefits than originally thought. Researchers have found that certain cancers and diseases, as well as allergies...
Cambridge, MA—A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that trans-palmitoleic acid, found in dairy products, may reduce one’s risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Lead by Dariush Mozaffarian, researchers at Harvard School of Public Health examined 3,736 individuals who participated in a National Heart, Lung and Blood-Institute-funded...
Norwich, UK—A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that bioactive compounds found in blueberries, anthocyanins, may reduce one’s chances of developing hypertension. Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Harvard monitored 134,000 women along with 47,000 men in a Nurses’ Health Study...
Norwich, UK—Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of most common disabling joint conditions affecting adults. Body mass index (BMI) and genetics are contributing factors, but what about diet? A new study has found that eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables may help to prevent OA. The diets of 1,086...
Baltimore, MD—New research, led by Sheila K. West, Ph.D., suggests age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be affected by regularly eating fish and seafood with omega-3 fatty acids. Researchers at the Wilmer Eye Institute, John Hopkins School of Medicine, collected fish and shellfish intake information over one year through a...
Staffordshire, U.K.—For the first time, a connection between changes in newborn babies’ DNA, prenatal folic acid supplementation and birth weight has been unearthed by a team of UK scientists. This study showed levels of a homocysteine, a critical folic acid metabolite, in newborn babies’ blood is linked to DNA...
Pullman, WA—A recent study conducted at Washington State University shows that whey protein helps lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in young, pre-hypertension individuals. Often associated with physical fitness and muscle growth, whey protein appears to have additional applications for its effective abatement of hypertension in its early stages.
Denver, CO—Sell pomegranate juice in your store? A preliminary study suggests pomegranate juice is a good source of antioxidants and can prevent various complications kidney disease patients encounter on hemodialysis. Researchers led by Batya Kristal, M.D., FASN, from the Western galilee Hospital in Israel, studied 101 dialysis patients who received...
New Orleans, LA—Time is precious for getting a stroke victim the immediate care they need. Now, an important study funded by the National Institute of Health has found that DHA may be an important part of ischemic stroke treatment and recovery—if it’s taken within five hours of stroke. Blood...
University Park, PA—A recent report published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition indicates that walnut oil and walnuts may improve one’s reaction to stress. Sheila G. West from Pennsylvania State university and her team examined how foods containing polyunsaturated fats (such as walnuts) can positively affect blood...
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