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Brazilian Acai Berry Antioxidants Absorbed By Human Body, Research Shows
A Brazilian palm berry,
popular health food though
little research has been
done on it, now may have its
purported benefits better
... > full story
Vitamin C Supplements May Reduce Benefit From Wide Range Of Anti-cancer Drugs
In pre-clinical studies,
vitamin C appears to
substantially reduce the
effectiveness of anti-cancer
drugs, say researchers. ... > full story
Pistachio Nuts May Improve Heart Health
Going green may be heart
healthy if the green you
choose is pistachio nuts,
according to researchers who
conducted the first study to
investigate the way
pistachios lower
... > full story
Dietary Supplement Genistein Can Undermine Breast Cancer Treatment
Women taking aromatase
inhibitors to treat breast
cancer or prevent its
recurrence should think
twice before also taking a
... > full story
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Vitamin D A Key Player In Overall Health Of Several Body Organs, Says Biochemist
October 9, 2008 — Vitamin D, once linked to only bone diseases, is now recognized as a major player in contributing to overall human health, emphasizes UC Riverside's Anthony Norman, an international expert on vitamin ... > full story -
Children With Cystic Fibrosis Not Well Covered By Guidelines For Vitamin D Needs, Study Finds
October 9, 2008 — Existing recommendations for treating vitamin D deficiency in children with cystic fibrosis are too low to cover the serious need, leaving most at high risk for bone loss and rickets, according to ... > full story -
Preventing Colds: Washing Your Hands Is More Effective Than Taking Vitamins
October 8, 2008 — Many people have started taking vitamin C tablets as a precautionary measure. But research has shown that vitamin supplements do not provide nearly as much protection as other measures, like ... > full story -
Oral Vitamin D May Help Prevent Some Skin Infections
October 7, 2008 — A study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests that use of oral vitamin D supplements bolsters production of a protective chemical normally found in ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease
October 6, 2008 — Researchers have found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of ... > full story -
Don't Forget The Vitamin A When Working With Its Carrier Protein
October 2, 2008 — In a recent study, researchers discovered that not only was the carrier protein for vitamin A, retinol-binding protein (RBP), elevated in obese individuals compared to leaner controls, but some of it ... > full story -
Natural Viagra? 'Horny Goat Weed' Shows Promise
September 30, 2008 — Move over, Viagra! Researchers in report that an ancient Chinese herbal remedy known as "horny goat weed" shows potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to treat erectile dysfunction ... > full story -
Existing Anti-obesity Drugs May Be Effective Against Flu, Hepatitis And HIV
September 29, 2008 — Viruses dramatically increase cellular metabolism, and existing anti-obesity drugs may represent a new way to block these metabolic changes and inhibit viral infection, according to a new study in ... > full story -
New Understanding Of Diabetes Drug Target
September 29, 2008 — Scientists have made a new advance in the study of major diabetes drug target. The advance -- described by the researchers as 'very significant' -- could lead to new drugs being developed to target a ... > full story -
Weight Loss Surgery May Be Associated With Bone Loss
September 26, 2008 — Weight loss surgery may be linked to deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D and bone loss, according to a new ... > full story
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