A new study recently published in Nutrients points to a lower risk of Gallstone Disease being linked to higher blood levels of Vitamin E. Additionally researchers found participants with Gallstone Disease had a lower alpha tocopherol/cholesterol ratio than healthy participants. Gamma tocopherol levels/cholesterol ratios were also higher in healthier participants but the results were not…
New research suggests giving teenagers nutritional supplements may improve their in school behavior. Almost 200 youth between the ages of 13 and 16 were given a multivitamin/mineral tablet and an Omega 3 supplement daily for over 12 weeks. Changes in blood levels of Omega-3 and the vitamins and minerals, which were low at baseline, were…
Evening Primrose Oil, EPO, is derived from a plant found in North America. This plant grows yellow flowers that bloom in the evening time, which is how the name of this essential fatty acid came to be. EPO is found in the seeds of the plant and is approximately 25% essential fatty acids. This means…
Significant increases in muscle strength and reductions in body muscle mass losses in women, even 12 years after menopause, were seen in a recent study. A double blind, placebo controlled study lasting over 9 months found a deficiency in Vitamin D was very common in postmenopausal women throughout the world. These Vitamin D deficiencies created…
A new study found oral supplementation with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may help treat and prevent wounds caused by Mucositis (mouth ulcers and inflammation) in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Mucositis is a potential side effect of chemotherapy. An overwhelming number of cancer patients (80%) with neck and head malignancies in addition to cancer patients on…
A new meta-analysis and systemic review was undertaken to determine the association between eating fish and fish oil supplementation and hip fractures. 10 studies (3 case control and 7 prospective studies) were included in the systemic review and 9 studies with almost 293,000 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Participants were 20 years and older.…