Food safety bill passes House, skates to prez’s desk at last | Grist

"In 2011, will you do jail time for trying to 'Grow, Share, Trade or Sell Homegrown Food'? Or will you benefit from 'significant and immediate public health gains'?"

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Almonds May Help Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease - Diabetes Health

"With nearly 16 million Americans living today with pre-diabetes, a condition that is the precursor to type 2 diabetes, and half of all Americans expected to have some form of diabetes by the year 2020, healthy eating is more important than ever."

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Effect of Dehydration on Raspberries: Nutritional Retention from Processing

"Extracts from dried raspberries by HAD/MIVAC methods were relatively more effective at inhibiting adipogenesis compared to HAD and FD dried raspberries."

Mejia-Meza, E. I. et al. Effect of Dehydration on Raspberries: Polyphenol and Anthocyanin Retention, Antioxidant Capacity, and Antiadipogenic Activity. Journal of Food Science 75, H5-H12 (2010). URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01383.x.

Blueberry May Have Positive Effects on Liver Function~!

A recent study shows that blueberries may have a protective and preventative effect on liver disease. According to study results, blueberry has a prohibitive effect on the proliferation of cells that are implicated in liver fibrosis. The study suggests that these effects may be mediated through HO-1 and the Nrf2 antioxidant system.

Flavonoids May Modulate BDNF and Amyloid In Alzheimer's ~!

Flavonoids May Modulate BDNF and Amyloid In Alzheimer's ~!

Sodas, other sugary beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome

Sodas, other sugary beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome

Study: Olive oil found to protect liver

Study: Olive oil found to protect liver

Safety - State Fire Marshal Warns of Dangers of Turkey Fryers Used for Holiday Meals Oil-free Fryers Offer Greater Consumer Safety

"State Fire Marshal Ronald R. Farr today urged consumers who will be cooking with turkey fryers to be aware of the dangers, know the safety precautions, and consider using oil-less fryers to help ensure greater safety when preparing feasts this Thanksgiving Day."

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Pomegranate Juice Shows Potential Benefits For Dialysis Patients

"Studies in recent years have claimed multiple health benefits of pomegranate juice, including that it is a good source of antioxidants and lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure,"

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Polyphenol-Induced Endothelium-Dependent Relaxatio... [Adv Pharmacol. 2010] - PubMed result

Polyphenol-Induced Endothelium-Dependent Relaxatio... [Adv Pharmacol. 2010] - PubMed result: "Polyphenol-Induced Endothelium-Dependent Relaxations Role of NO and EDHF."

Polphenol in Cranberry Juice May Have Benefits for Preventing Meningitis~!

"Thus the binding of meningococci to berry juice polyphenols might be protective for the host against the infection"

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Best sources of Folate

Best sources of Folate

Research Rejects Green Tea For Breast Cancer Prevention

"Green tea does not protect against breast cancer. A study of data from approximately 54,000 women, published in BioMed Central's open access journal Breast Cancer Research, found no association between drinking green tea and breast cancer risk"

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Tomato consumption may protect against osteoporosis

"Restricting dietary lycopene intake for a period of only 1 month results in increased bone resorption and oxidative stress"

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Pumpkin seed oil may be a Halloween treat

Pumpkin seed oil may be a Halloween treat

Vitamin B12 deficiency linked to Alzheimer's

Vitamin B12 deficiency linked to Alzheimer's

Arthritis: Halt or Slow Down Arthritis with Broccoli

"In the United States today there is greater than 21 million persons who endure the most usual form of arthritis as they get older, osteoarthritis. "

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Cancer: Scientists try to boost broccoli's cancer battling ability

"Love it, or hate it, broccoli is good for you. And now, scientists report those crunchy green florets carry a powerful cancer-fighting agent even if we cook them until they have gone totally limp"

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A Wild Blueberry-Enriched Diet (Vaccinium angustifolium) Improves Vascular Tone in the Adult Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat

A Wild Blueberry-Enriched Diet (Vaccinium angustifolium) Improves Vascular Tone in the Adult Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat

Examples of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons in Smoked Foods~!

CiteULike: The detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in liquid smoke and some foods: "Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, Vol. 7, No. 2. (March 1965), pp. 337-343. [Show Formatted]"

Health News - Environmental Contaminants in Food and Drink

Health News - Environmental Contaminants in Food and Drink: "The highest concentrations were found in fish and fish liver. The estimated dietary intake of PFC is 100-2500 times lower than the tolerable daily intake recommended by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)."

Reaction To Stress Improved By Walnuts, Walnut Oil,

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 "A diet rich in walnuts and walnut oil may prepare the body to deal better with stress, according to a team of Penn State researchers who looked at how these foods, which contain polyunsaturated fats, influence blood pressure at rest and under stress."

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Citrus Fruit Extracts Reduce Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)- and H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Adipocytes

Citrus Fruit Extracts Reduce Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)- and H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Adipocytes

Vitamin C Rapidly Improves Emotional State Of Acutely Hospitalized Patients, Say LDI Researchers

"Treatment with vitamin C rapidly improves the emotional state of acutely hospitalized patients, according to a study carried out by researchers at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital (JGH) and the affiliated Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI"

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Linoleic acid suppresses colorectal cancer cell growth by inducing oxidant stress and mitochondrial dysfunction

Linoleic acid suppresses colorectal cancer cell growth by inducing oxidant stress and mitochondrial dysfunction

Benefits of the Mediteranean Diet

Benefits of the Mediteranean Diet

Simple Explanation of Why Fish Oil Helps Inflammation in Diabetes~!

"Fish oil has long been promoted for its role in brain and heart health. Now, scientists have a clearer picture of how the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil work to reduce chronic inflammation in diabetes patients."


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New Health Canada And FDA Studies Support BPA Safety

"As part of its research commitment on bisphenol A (BPA), Health Canada released today the results of a new survey of BPA exposure levels in a variety of soft drink and beer products."

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CBC News - Health - Black rice beats blueberry antioxidants

"Blueberries are a well-known source of antioxidants, but black rice bran is better, according to scientists reporting to the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston." 

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Black Rice Is Cheap Way to Get Antioxidants

Black Rice Is Cheap Way to Get Antioxidants

Fewer healthy antioxidants in bottled tea: study

Fewer healthy antioxidants in bottled tea: study

Eating More Green Leafy Veg Like Spinach And Cabbage Could Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

"Researchers from Leicester University in the UK who analyzed pooled data from six studies examining links between fruit and vegetable consumption and type 2 diabetes suggest that increasing daily intake of green leafy vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli, could significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and should be investigated further."

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A supplier in egg recall has history of violations

"Two Iowa farms that together recalled more than half a billion potentially tainted eggs this month share close ties, including suppliers of chickens and feed."

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What's New in Food How can I tell if my eggs have been recalled?

What's New in Food How can I tell if my eggs have been recalled?

Salmonella cases almost triple as tainted eggs are recalled - CNN.com

"The salmonella outbreak that led to the recall of 380 million eggs was preventable and will likely grow, according to federal officials."

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Grocery Shopping for Good Health

"While it’s generally healthier and cheaper to buy groceries at the store and prepare your meals at home, sometimes the sheer number of food choices at the supermarket can seem overwhelming"

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B Vitamins And The Aging Brain Examined

B Vitamins And The Aging Brain Examined: "lower levels of one B vitamin, folate, were associated with symptoms of dementia and poor brain function, also called 'cognitive decline,' as determined by standard tests of memory and other factors. The impairments were detectable even though less than 1 percent of the volunteers were actually deficient in folate."

Resveratrol’s anti-inflammatory power gets human data boost

"New research has observed the suppressive effects of resveratrol on inflammation and oxidative stress in humans – the first time such effects have been observed."

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Western Diet Tied to Intestinal Disease and Allergies

"All those Lucky Charms and Big Macs that people in the developed world scarf down could explain why they are more susceptible to allergies, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease than are residents of agrarian
societies."

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Western diet link to ADHD

"new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style' diet in adolescents......The research findings have just been published online in the international Journal of Attention Disorders."

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Good News: Cooking Maintains or Increases Health Benefits of Blueberries~!

CiteULike: Cooked Blueberries: Anthocyanin and Anthocyanidin Degradation and Their Radical-Scavenging Activity: "Oliveira, C., Amaro, L. F., Pinho, O., and Ferreira, I. M. (0000). Cooked blueberries: Anthocyanin and anthocyanidin degradation and their radical-scavenging activity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 0(0)."

A Major Green Tea Component, (−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, Ameliorates Doxorubicin-Mediated Cardiotoxicity in Cardiomyocytes of Neonatal Rats

"EGCG could protect cardiomyocytes from DOX-induced oxidative stress by attenuating ROS production, apoptosis, and increasing activities and protein expression of endogenous antioxidant enzymes."

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USDA examines diabetes benefits of cinnamon

"Spices such as cinnamon could be used in the battle against type 2 diabetes, according to United States Agricultural Department (USDA) scientists.
Nutrition researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are purifying, characterizing and evaluating the components of cinnamon and other spices to explore their beneficial effects on insulin levels and related functions."


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Probiotic Bio-Three induces Th1 and anti-inflammatory effects in PBMC and dendritic cells.

CiteULike: Probiotic Bio-Three induces Th1 and anti-inflammatory effects in PBMC and dendritic cells.: "Bio-Three appeared to stimulate the Th1 immune response, downregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-alpha) and upregulate anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-10). Probiotics could be effective in activation of PBMCs and DCs"

Tea polyphenols show antiglycation promise for diabetics

Tea polyphenols show antiglycation promise for diabetics

Researchers: Resveratrol a ‘double-edged sword’ for prostate cancer

Researchers: Resveratrol a ‘double-edged sword’ for prostate cancer

Study Shows Vitamin D Supplements Taken Early In Life Help In The Prevention Of Osteoporosis

"'Eat your veggies,' 'Don't run with scissors' and now 'Take your calcium and vitamin D.' A clinical study conducted at the School of Exercise Science at Australian Catholic University has shown that taking high quality calcium
supplements like USANA's Active Calcium could help preadolescent girls set the stage for a lifetime of strong,"

Study Shows Vitamin D Supplements Taken Early In Life Help In The Prevention Of Osteoporosis:

High Meat Diet May Lead To Early Puberty For Girls

High Meat Diet May Lead To Early Puberty For Girls

Women Who Choose Boiled Coffee Run Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer

Women Who Choose Boiled Coffee Run Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer

High-protein diets may cause bone loss in older women, study

High-protein diets may cause bone loss in older women, study

Veteran researcher: Polyphenols don’t work as antioxidants in vivo, but…

Veteran researcher: Polyphenols don’t work as antioxidants in vivo, but…

Vitamins D & E show brain benefits

"Eating food rich in vitamin E may reduce the risk of developing dementia, while insufficient levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of cognitive decline, say two new studies."

Vitamins D & E show brain benefits:

Metabolism of 2,2′,4,4′-Tetrabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-47) in Chickens - Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (ACS Publications)

Metabolism of 2,2′,4,4′-Tetrabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-47) in Chickens - Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (ACS Publications): "trimming the fat and skin from chicken would substantially reduce human exposure to PBDEs during the consumption of chicken."

Changing face of hepatic encephalopathy: Role of i... [World J Gastroenterol. 2010] - PubMed result

"Changing face of hepatic encephalopathy: Role of inflammation and oxidative stress."

Changing face of hepatic encephalopathy: Role of i... [World J Gastroenterol. 2010] - PubMed result:

Cashew extract may treat diabetes: study

Cashew extract may treat diabetes: study

HHS Launches New Consumer Focused Health Care Website Www.HealthCare.gov

HHS Launches New Consumer Focused Health Care Website Www.HealthCare.gov

Differential Protection among Fractionated Blueberry Polyphenolic Families against DA-, Aβ42- and LPS-Induced Decrements in Ca2+ Buffering in Primary Hippocampal Cells

Differential Protection among Fractionated Blueberry Polyphenolic Families against DA-, Aβ42- and LPS-Induced Decrements in Ca2+ Buffering in Primary Hippocampal Cells

CBC News - Health - Oil-tainted seafood worries U.S. agencies

"Several American agencies have joined forces to ensure contaminated seafood from the Gulf of Mexico doesn't find its way on to consumers' plates."

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Serum vitamin D levels and severe asthma exacerbations in the Childhood Asthma Management Program study

"Vitamin D insufficiency is common in this population of North American children with mild-to-moderate persistent asthma and is associated with higher odds of severe exacerbation over a 4-year period."

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Packaging is tainted, no hazardous material in food - Kellogg

"A group of external experts has verified that tainted packaging rather than any harmful material in the food is the cause of Kellogg’s nationwide recall of 28 million boxes of cereal, said the company."

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WIC might prevent mothers from feeding cow's milk too early

WIC might prevent mothers from feeding cow's milk too early

EGCG, L-ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol, and dihydrolipoic acid on the formation of deoxyguanosine adducts derived from lipid peroxidation.

EGCG, L-ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol, and dihydrolipoic acid on the formation of deoxyguanosine adducts derived from lipid peroxidation.

Molecular biology provides clues to health benefits of olive oil.

"Health conscious consumers have long known that virgin olive oil is a good choice when it comes to preparing meals and dipping breads. Now, a team of researchers, including one with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has found that phenolic components in olive oil actually modify genes that are involved in the inflammatory response."

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Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure

"For people with hypertension, eating dark chocolate can significantly reduce blood pressure. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Medicine combined the results of 15 studies into the effects of flavanols, the compounds in chocolate which cause dilation of blood vessels, on blood pressure."

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More on the Health Benefits of Berries

Several studies have demonstrated that berries have anti-inflammatory as well as, other health benefits in addition to their nutritive value. The true nature of these depends on the berry because individually they may exert their effects by raising antioxidant levels, reduce cytochrome P450 activity and alter levels of other enzymes.

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Gene profile breakthrough could unravel probiotic benefits

"Probiotic bacteria exhibited molecular changes, particularly on the cell surface, which were found to impact on gene expression and function of the human intestine, according to findings published in The ISME Journal."

Gene profile breakthrough could unravel probiotic benefits:

Tomatoes have properties that protect the skin from sun damage.

According to a report from 2008, consuming more lycopene, the caretenoid that makes tomatoes red, can make your skin smooth and protect it from the ravages of the sun....~!


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Be skeptical of claims about probiotics and prebiotics - OrlandoSentinel.com

"Jamie Lee Curtis promises in TV adds that bacteria-laced Dannon yogurt will improve colon regularity. Other companies sell little pills full of living microbes and even supplements promising to feed those microbes what they most like to eat. Probiotics and prebiotics — from bacteria-infused beverages to microbe-filled chocolates — are gaining in popularity, even as some scientific studies find they don't always live up to their claims." Be skeptical of claims about probiotics and prebiotics - OrlandoSentinel.com:

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Probiotics in pregnant women to prevent allergic disease: a randomised, double-blind trial.

Probiotics in pregnant women to prevent allergic disease: a randomised, double-blind trial.

Probiotic Therapy Cuts Risk of Pneumonia

Probiotic Therapy Cuts Risk of Pneumonia

Imaging reveals how brain fails to tune out phantom sounds of tinnitus

Imaging reveals how brain fails to tune out phantom sounds of tinnitus

Omega-3 shows benefits against ‘oxidative stress’: Study

Omega-3 shows benefits against ‘oxidative stress’: Study: "The heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may be related to their ability to reduce oxidative stress, suggests new research."

McDonald's Threatened With Law Suit For Using Toys To Promote Happy Meals, US

McDonald's Threatened With Law Suit For Using Toys To Promote Happy Meals, US: "A US consumer group has threatened legal action against the fast food company McDonald's if it does not stop using toys to promote its 'junk food' Happy Meals: the group says using unfair and deceptive marketing to 'lure small children' is illegal under"

Lycopene supplementation may help reduce osteoporosis risk

Lycopene supplementation may help reduce osteoporosis risk

What should Americans be eating today? | ajc.com

Congratulations to those who say they’re trying to eat a better diet to lose some weight and improve their overall health.

As you’ve no doubt heard, the American diet could use some improvements to battle obesity and help prevent diet-related illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But what does a healthy diet look like these days?
Does it mean trading steaks on the grill for tofu and bean sprouts? Should salad bowls be bigger and ice cream bowls be banned? Are there clearly defined dietary devils and"

What should Americans be eating today? | ajc.com:

Lactobacillus acidophilus induces virus immune defence genes in murine dendritic cells by a Toll-like receptor-2-dependent mechanism.

Lactobacillus acidophilus induces virus immune defence genes in murine dendritic cells by a Toll-like receptor-2-dependent mechanism.

The Largest Clinical Study Ever Conducted On Treating Depression With Omega-3 Shows Encouraging Results

The Largest Clinical Study Ever Conducted On Treating Depression With Omega-3 Shows Encouraging Results

Cutting Carbs is More Effective than Low-Fat Diet for Insulin-Resistant Women

Cutting Carbs is More Effective than Low-Fat Diet for Insulin-Resistant Women

High Fat Diet Increases Oxidative Stress and Cognitive Impairment in Mice Brain Through reduced Nrf2

High Fat Diet Increases Oxidative Stress and Cognitive Impairment in Mice Brain Through reduced Nrf2

Coffee Might Guard Against Head, Neck Cancers

Coffee Might Guard Against Head, Ne... ( Large analysis found regular drinkers...): "FRIDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) -- Coffee may help protect against head and neck cancers, a new review finds.
Researchers analyzed nine studies collected by the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology consortium. They found that regular coffee drinkers (four or more cups a day) were 39 percent less likely to develop oral and pharynx cancers than people who didn't drink coffee."

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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome ... ( Screening supplementation could be be...)

"SATURDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) -- A pair of new studies has uncovered evidence that low levels of vitamin D could lead to poor blood sugar control among diabetics and increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome among seniors."

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Twin study shows Mediterranean-style diet improves heart function

Twin study shows Mediterranean-style diet improves heart function

Flax oil-mediated activation of PPAR-gamma correlates with reduction of hepatic lipid accumulation in obese spontaneously hypertensive/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of the metabolic syndrome.

CiteULike: Flax oil-mediated activation of PPAR-gamma correlates with reduction of hepatic lipid accumulation in obese spontaneously hypertensive/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of the metabolic syndrome.: "suggest that flax oil feeding may activate PPAR-gamma-dependent pathways to alter the hepatic lipid metabolism and to increase insulin sensitivity in the obese SHR/NDmcr-cp rats."

USDA's new dietary guidelines restrict salt, sugar and saturated fats

The Department of Agriculture issued new guidelines Tuesday for improving the nation's diet, but the main recommendations are steps Americans have so far largely avoided — cutting back on salt, sugar and saturated fats, and consuming more fruits and vegetables.

USDA's new dietary guidelines restrict salt, sugar and saturated fats

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Heart Health - Healthy Recipes, Nutrition and Cooking Tips to Improve Health or Lose Weight on MedicineNet.com

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Heart Health - Healthy Recipes, Nutrition and Cooking Tips to Improve Health or Lose Weight on MedicineNet.com: "Eating a Mediterranean-style diet might improve an important measure of heart function, a new study of twins shows."

Brown rice better at preventing diabetes: study

"Eating more brown rice and other whole grains instead of white rice may help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a U.S. study suggests.
White rice is produced by removing the outer layers of brown rice grains that contain insoluble fibre, vitamins and minerals."

CBC News - Health - Brown rice better at preventing diabetes: study:

Genes May Play a Role in Vitamin D Deficiency on MedicineNet.com

"Having too little vitamin D may not be due solely to diet or lack of sunlight, but may be due to your genes."

Genes May Play a Role in Vitamin D Deficiency on MedicineNet.com:

Painful Cramping in the Gut Reduced by Probiotic in Breastmilk

Painful Cramping in the Gut Reduced by Probiotic in Breastmilk: "A probiotic found in breast milk reduces or eliminates painful cramping in the gut caused by digestive disorders, Canadian researchers have discovered."

Low vitamin D associated with high HbA1c without diabetes

"Nondiabetic individuals and those aged 35–74 years with low levels of vitamin D have high levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Findings suggest a mechanistic link between serum vitamin D concentrations, glucose homeostasis, and the evolution of diabetes.”

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Study supports cranberry dose levels for urinary health

"The ability of cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) is dependent on the dose, with higher doses significantly more effective at maintaining urinary health, says a new study."

Study supports cranberry dose levels for urinary health:

Mental health epidemic is "great threat to humanity": Expert

Mental health epidemic is "great threat to humanity": Expert: "A change in the nutritional paradigm away from calories towards healthy brain growth is needed if society is to avoid an impending mental health epidemic, leading omega-3 researchers have said."

Bilberry extract shows colitis benefits: Animal study

Bilberry: Bilberries are found in very acidic, nutrient-poor soils throughout the temperate and subarctic regions of the world. They are closely related to North American wild and cultivated blueberries and huckleberries in the genus Vaccinium. One characteristic of bilberries is that they produce single or paired berries on the bush instead of clusters, as the blueberry does. (Wipedia)

"Anthocyanin-rich extracts from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) may reduce inflammation in colitis patients and offer a natural alternative to steroids, suggests new research."

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Beta-glucan shows potential prebiotic activity

"Beta-glucan from barley may boost levels of beneficial bacteria in our gut, particularly in people over 50, says a new study from Greece."

Beta-glucan shows potential prebiotic activity:

Chocolate could lower cholesterol for CDV risk group, study

Chocolate could lower cholesterol for CDV risk group, study: "Short-term cocoa consumption can significantly lower blood cholesterol, but only in modest quantities and only in those with risk factors for heart diseases, according to a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Chinese researchers."

Chilli compound’s weight benefits pinpointed?

Chilli compound’s weight benefits pinpointed?: "Capsaicin, the compound gives red chilli pepper its heat, may exert its benefits at the protein level to boost fat burning and energy production, says new research."

Ginger supplements may reduce pain after exercise: Study

Ginger supplements may reduce pain after exercise: Study

Asthma risk 'linked to burgers'

Children eating a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of asthma, but eating three or more burgers a week is linked to a higher risk, a new report says.

Asthma risk 'linked to burgers'

The hidden health power of spices and herbs is revealed in recent studies

"scientists are starting to discover a whole host of health benefits from common herbs and spices—and it's possible that we humans evolved a taste for these toxic compounds because they help our bodies function better."

Observations: The hidden health power of spices and herbs is revealed in recent studies:

Ascorbic acid improves mitochondrial function in liver of arsenic-treated rat

Ascorbic acid improves mitochondrial function in liver of arsenic-treated rat

Milk: 2 glasses a day tones muscles, keeps the fat away in women, study shows

Milk: 2 glasses a day tones muscles, keeps the fat away in women, study shows

Renal protection by a soy diet associated with restoration of NO generation.

Renal protection by a soy diet associated with restoration of NO generation.

Cut Back on Sodas to Lower Blood Pressure on MedicineNet.com

Cut Back on Sodas to Lower Blood Pressure on MedicineNet.com: "Cut Back on Sodas to Lower Blood Pressure"

Cherries as a Post-Race and Arthritis Pain Reliever

A recent supports that cherries may reduce pain from running. In the study pain generated in long-distance runners that drank cherry juice for several prior and on race day showed significanly lower elevations of pain after the race than those that did not. The findings from the researcher show that drinking cherry juice before a race may reduce post-race pain.

This study is in agreement with older studies that demonstrate that anthrocyanins in cherries may provide some pain relief including the arthritis pain and pain from gout. In an arthritis study, more than half of the participants showed improvements in osteoarthritis pain and function after eight weeks. Cherries rate high on the ORAC scale and a 2007 study by the University of Michigan demonstrated that cherries may improve cardiovascular health and reduce oxidative stress.

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"For centuries, the cherry, either as bark, root or fruit, has been a source of medicine for indigenous peoples. Native Americans prized cherries as pain relievers, especially for sore throats. The Cherokees used an infusion of sour cherry bark to treat laryngitis. The Ojibwa used the crushed root for stomach pain. The Forest Potawatomi employed an infusion of the inner bark to alleviate internal pains while the MicMac used black cherry fruit as a health tonic."

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Fruits and Veggies Fight Inflammation Markers

"Increased intakes of fruit and vegetables may decrease markers of inflammation linked to a range of chronic diseases, says a new study from Spain."

Summary: Inflammatory markers such as IL-6, CRP and Tnf-a may be reduced by consuming more fruits and vegetables. Il-6 has shown evidence of stimulating a number of inflammatory responses including but not limited to neuroinflammation and fatigue.

Fruit and veg advice gets nutrigenomic boost:

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Probiotics again show potential for IBS relief

Probiotics again show potential for IBS relief

US study claims vitamin E intake could cut risk of lung disease

US study claims vitamin E intake could cut risk of lung disease

Older adults need higher remedial doses of vitamin D deficiency: Study

Older adults need higher remedial doses of vitamin D deficiency: Study

Cranberry anthocyanins show low levels of bioavailability, study

Cranberry anthocyanins show low levels of bioavailability, study

Consumption of processed meat increases risk for CHD and diabetes

Consumption of processed meat increases risk for CHD and diabetes

Melatonin protects against taurolithocholic-induced oxidative stress in rat liver

Melatonin protects against taurolithocholic-induced oxidative stress in rat liver

Vitamin E supplements may reduce COPD risk in women

Vitamin E supplements may reduce COPD risk in women

Neuroprotective effect of curcumin in arsenic-induced neurotoxicity in rats.

Neuroprotective effect of curcumin in arsenic-induced neurotoxicity in rats.

Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Modulate Initiation and Progression of Neurodegenerative Disease

Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Modulate Initiation and Progression of Neurodegenerative Disease

Pistachios: A handful a day may keep the cardiologist away

Pistachios: A handful a day may keep the cardiologist away

Long-term use of vitamin E may decrease COPD risk

Long-term use of vitamin E may decrease COPD risk

NO/cGMP Involved in Toluene Induced Hyperactivity

CiteULike: Involvement of NO/cGMP pathway in toluene-induced locomotor hyperactivity in female rats: "Chan, M.-H., Chien, T.-H., Lee, P.-Y., and Chen, H.-H. (2004). Involvement of no/cgmp pathway in toluene-induced locomotor hyperactivity in female rats. Psychopharmacology, 176(3):435-439."

Caffeine Protects Against PD-related Pestide Neuron Injury

The results demonstrate the neuroprotective potential of caffeine in a chronic pesticide exposure model of model of PD.

CiteULike: Caffeine protects against combined paraquat and maneb-induced dopaminergic neuron degeneration.: "Kachroo, A., Irizarry, M. C., and Schwarzschild, M. A. (2010). Caffeine protects against combined paraquat and maneb-induced dopaminergic neuron degeneration. Experimental neurology, 223(2):657-661."


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Folic acid may boost vascular function for female runners

Folic acid may boost vascular function for female runners

Stress, Food, and Inflammation: Psychoneuroimmunology and Nutrition at the Cutting Edge

Stress, Food, and Inflammation: Psychoneuroimmunology and Nutrition at the Cutting Edge

Blueberry may protect neurons from oxidative stress.

Biotransformed blueberry juice protects neurons from hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway alterations.




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Chronic and acute effects of walnuts on antioxidant capacity and nutritional status in humans: a randomized, cross-over pilot study

Chronic and acute effects of walnuts on antioxidant capacity and nutritional status in humans: a randomized, cross-over pilot study

IOM report recommends framework to evaluate science behind health claims for foods and drugs

IOM report recommends framework to evaluate science behind health claims for foods and drugs

Garlic oil as a modulating agent for oxidative stress and neurotoxicity induced by sodium nitrite in male albino rats.

Garlic oil as a modulating agent for oxidative stress and neurotoxicity induced by sodium nitrite in male albino rats.

Probiotic Invention Helps Prevent Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Probiotic Invention Helps Prevent Lactose Intolerance Symptoms

Does Washing Lettuce Get Rid of Bacteria? | LiveScience

Does Washing Lettuce Get Rid of Bacteria? | LiveScience: "Does Washing Lettuce Get Rid of Bacteria?"

Omega-3 linked to healthier, stronger bones: Rat study

Omega-3 linked to healthier, stronger bones: Rat study

Decreased serum vitamin D levels in children with asthma are associated with increased corticosteroid use

Decreased serum vitamin D levels in children with asthma are associated with increased corticosteroid use

Eating nuts 'lowers cholesterol'

Eating nuts 'lowers cholesterol'

No Link Between Coffee, Sodas and Colon Cancer

No Link Between Coffee, Sodas and Colon Cancer

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Oral administration of Lactobacillus salivarius inhibits the allergic airway response in mice

Oral administration of Lactobacillus salivarius inhibits the allergic airway response in mice

Oral vitamin C and E combination modulates blood lipid peroxidation and antioxidant vitamin levels in maximal exercising basketball players

Oral vitamin C and E combination modulates blood lipid peroxidation and antioxidant vitamin levels in maximal exercising basketball players

New vitamin D recommendations for older men and women | ScienceBlog.com

New vitamin D recommendations for older men and women | ScienceBlog.com: "The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has released a new position statement on Vitamin D for older adults which makes important recommendations for vitamin D nutrition from an evidence-based perspective."

Dietary Sphingolipids Ameliorate Disorders of Lipid Metabolism in Zucker Fatty Rats

Dietary Sphingolipids Ameliorate Disorders of Lipid Metabolism in Zucker Fatty Rats

Diet-induced obesity in Sprague-Dawley rats causes microvascular and neural dysfunction

Diet-induced obesity in Sprague-Dawley rats causes microvascular and neural dysfunction

Triclosan Withdrawn as Food Contact Additive in Europe Following Action in U.S.

Triclosan Withdrawn as Food Contact Additive in Europe Following Action in U.S.

Sunlight robbery: A critique of public health policy on vitamin D in the UK

Sunlight robbery: A critique of public health policy on vitamin D in the UK

Vitamin D supplementation in a nursing home population

Vitamin D supplementation in a nursing home population

Vitamin D supplementation in a nursing home population

Vitamin D supplementation in a nursing home population

Vitamin D deficiency and pregnancy: From preconception to birth

Vitamin D deficiency and pregnancy: From preconception to birth

Canada Bans Nanotechnology in Organics

Canada Bans Nanotechnology in Organics

Palatable cafeteria diet ameliorates anxiety and depression-like symptoms following an adverse early environment

Palatable cafeteria diet ameliorates anxiety and depression-like symptoms following an adverse early environment

Maryland researchers to examine claims of probiotics

Maryland researchers to examine claims of probiotics

Broccoli Component Limits Breast Cancer Stem Cells

Broccoli Component Limits Breast Cancer Stem Cells

Researchers Recommend Pregnant Women Take 4,000 IU Vitamin D A Day

Researchers Recommend Pregnant Women Take 4,000 IU Vitamin D A Day

USDA Announces Upcoming Purchases Of Commodities For Federal Food And Nutrition Assistance Programs

USDA Announces Upcoming Purchases Of Commodities For Federal Food And Nutrition Assistance Programs

Tart Cherries May Reduce Inflammation & Cut Risk of Heart Disease

Tart Cherries May Reduce Inflammation & Cut Risk of Heart Disease

Dietary phenethylisothiocyanate attenuates bowel inflammation in mice

Dietary phenethylisothiocyanate attenuates bowel inflammation in mice

Targeting Inflammation-Induced Obesity and Metabolic Diseases by Curcumin and Other Nutraceuticals.

Targeting Inflammation-Induced Obesity and Metabolic Diseases by Curcumin and Other Nutraceuticals.

Low blood folate levels linked to asthma

Low blood folate levels linked to asthma

Resveratrol inhibits neuronal apoptosis and elevated Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II activity in diabetic mouse retina.

Resveratrol inhibits neuronal apoptosis and elevated Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II activity in diabetic mouse retina.

Dietary fructose accelerates the development of diabetes in UCD-T2DM rats: amelioration by the antioxidant, {alpha}-lipoic acid

Dietary fructose accelerates the development of diabetes in UCD-T2DM rats: amelioration by the antioxidant, {alpha}-lipoic acid

Green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate inhibits cell signaling by inducing SOCS1 gene expression

Green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate inhibits cell signaling by inducing SOCS1 gene expression

Moderate alcohol intake does not alter vitamin D metabolism

Moderate alcohol intake does not alter vitamin D metabolism

Mediterranean Diet Helps Protect Aging Brain

Mediterranean Diet Helps Protect Aging Brain

Dietary phenethylisothiocyanate attenuates bowel inflammation in mice

Dietary phenethylisothiocyanate attenuates bowel inflammation in mice

Altered intestinal microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome.

CiteULike: Altered intestinal microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome.: "Altered intestinal microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome."

Elevations in Fatty Acid Metabolites in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

CiteULike: Marked elevations in pro-inflammatory polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolites in females with irritable bowel syndrome.: "Marked elevations in pro-inflammatory polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolites in females with irritable bowel syndrome"

Atopy, asthma, and lung function in relation to folate and vitamin B12 in adults

Atopy, asthma, and lung function in relation to folate and vitamin B12 in adults

Atopy, asthma, and lung function in relation to folate and vitamin B12 in adults

Atopy, asthma, and lung function in relation to folate and vitamin B12 in adults

Grapes Reduce Risks For Heart Disease And Diabetes, U-M Animal Study Shows

Grapes Reduce Risks For Heart Disease And Diabetes, U-M Animal Study Shows

Lactose-Intolerant Can Tolerate Cup of Milk Daily

Lactose-Intolerant Can Tolerate Cup of Milk Daily

Chokeberry Extract Found to Regulate Weight Gain, Blood Glucose, and Inflammation in Rats

Chokeberry Extract Found to Regulate Weight Gain, Blood Glucose, and Inflammation in Rats

Calls for increased vitamin D intake to boost public health

Calls for increased vitamin D intake to boost public health

Probiotics May Reduce Death and Disease in Preterm Neonates

Probiotics May Reduce Death and Disease in Preterm Neonates

Study claims organic milk offers no nutritional advantages

Study claims organic milk offers no nutritional advantages

Neurologic findings of nutritional vitamin B12 deficiency in children.

Neurologic findings of nutritional vitamin B12 deficiency in children.

Metformin-Induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting as a Peripheral Neuropathy

Metformin-Induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency Presenting as a Peripheral Neuropathy

Coffee and Caffeine Ameliorate Hyperglycemia, Fatty Liver, and Inflammatory Adipocytokine Expression in Spontaneously Diabetic KK-Ay Mice

Coffee and Caffeine Ameliorate Hyperglycemia, Fatty Liver, and Inflammatory Adipocytokine Expression in Spontaneously Diabetic KK-Ay Mice

Probiotics show potential to stop C. difficile: Study

Probiotics show potential to stop C. difficile: Study

How Red Wine May Shield Brain from Stroke Damage

How Red Wine May Shield Brain from Stroke Damage: "resveratrol increases levels of an enzyme (heme oxygenase) already known to shield nerve cells in the brain from damage"

Berries cut lower type 2 diabetes and CVD risk, claims new research

Berries cut lower type 2 diabetes and CVD risk, claims new research

Berries cut lower type 2 diabetes and CVD risk, claims new research

Berries cut lower type 2 diabetes and CVD risk, claims new research

Probiotics could benefit metabolic syndrome, Danisco study

Probiotics could benefit metabolic syndrome, Danisco study

Probiotic Or Placebo - Which Treatment Is Effective In Maintaining Remission In Ulcerative Colitis?

Probiotic Or Placebo - Which Treatment Is Effective In Maintaining Remission In Ulcerative Colitis?: "concluded that probiotics should be considered as an auxiliary medicine in the remission induction stage and maintenance stage of ulcerative colitis."

Remission induction and maintenance effect of probiotics on ulcerative colitis: A meta-analysis.

Remission induction and maintenance effect of probiotics on ulcerative colitis: A meta-analysis.

Study: Caution When Using Supplements with Liver Disease!

Hepatoprotective effects of antioxidants in chroni... [World J Gastroenterol. 2010] - PubMed result: "Hepatoprotective effects of antioxidants in chronic hepatitis C."

Donkey's and goat's milk consumption and benefits to human health with special reference to the inflammatory status.

Donkey's and goat's milk consumption and benefits to human health with special reference to the inflammatory status.

Potent Antioxidative Activity of Lycopene: A Potential Role in Scavenging Hypochlorous Acid.

Potent Antioxidative Activity of Lycopene: A Potential Role in Scavenging Hypochlorous Acid.

Higher vitamin D status linked to lower risk for Type 2 diabetes

Higher vitamin D status linked to lower risk for Type 2 diabetes

Changes in arterial blood pressure after single oral administration of milk-casein-derived peptides in spontaneously hypertensive rats

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Changes in arterial blood pressure after single oral administration of milk-casein-derived peptides in spontaneously hypertensive rats

High-fat diet reduces levels of type I tropocollagen and hyaluronan in rat skin

High-fat diet reduces levels of type I tropocollagen and hyaluronan in rat skin

Diet and Age Interactions with Regards to Cholesterol Regulation and Brain Pathogenesis

Diet and Age Interactions with Regards to Cholesterol Regulation and Brain Pathogenesis

Omega-3 intakes may improve diabetic kidney health

Omega-3 intakes may improve diabetic kidney health

Dark Roast Coffee Has More Antioxidant/Antiinflammatory Properties

Dark-roasted coffee dampens a crucial mechanism in inflammation and induces a pivotal mechanism in oxidative stress defense which has been implicated in a having a role in a number of health conditions and diseases.

Degree of roasting is the main determinant of the effects of coffee on NF-kappaB and EpRE.: "Paur, I., Balstad, T. R., and Blomhoff, R. (2010). Degree of roasting is the main determinant of the effects of coffee on nf-kappab and epre. Free radical biology & medicine, 48(9):1218-1227."

Green tea extract effective for weight loss at low doses

Green tea extract effective for weight loss at low doses: "Green tea extract effective for weight loss at low doses"

Lactose intolerance and health

Lactose intolerance and health

Dietary fiber alleviates intestinal barrier dysfunction in post-trauma rats.

Dietary fiber alleviates intestinal barrier dysfunction in post-trauma rats.

The effects of a vegetable-derived probiotic lactic acid bacterium on the immune response

The effects of a vegetable-derived probiotic lactic acid bacterium on the immune response

Fruits and Veggies Help Just a Little in Decreasing Cancer Risk

Fruits and Veggies Help Just a Little in Decreasing Cancer Risk

Berberine suppresses neuroinflammatory responses through AMP-activated protein kinase activation in BV-2 microglia

Berberine suppresses neuroinflammatory responses through AMP-activated protein kinase activation in BV-2 microglia

Hepatoprotective effects of Spirulina maxima in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a case series

Hepatoprotective effects of Spirulina maxima in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a case series

Is nicotinamide overload a trigger for type 2 diabetes?

Is nicotinamide overload a trigger for type 2 diabetes?




Facing the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes worldwide in the past few decades, one may ask what is wrong with humans. Geneticists tell us that the human genome has not changed markedly in such a short time. Therefore, something must be happening in our environment or diet. As a matter of fact, dietary pattern is known to be closely linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes following worldwide food fortification with niacin suggests that type 2 diabetes may involve excessive niacin intake.

Flaxseed lowers cholesterol levels

Flaxseed lowers cholesterol levels

Illegal dioxin levels found in 8 per cent of foods

Illegal dioxin levels found in 8 per cent of foods

Low Vitamin D Associated With Inflammatory Markers in Endothelial Dysfunction.

Does Vitamin D Modulate Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and C-Reactive Protein Concentrations?

CBC News - Health - New berry shows health promise

CBC News - Health - New berry shows health promise: "Researchers at the National Research Council have found the haskap berry to be high in antioxidants, with twice the level in the much-touted blueberry. The berry, popular in Asia, is being made available commercially for the first time by Phytocultures of Cornwall, P.E.I."

Effects of resveratrol on cerebral blood flow variables and cognitive performance in humans: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover investigation.

Effects of resveratrol on cerebral blood flow variables and cognitive performance in humans: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover investigation.

Olive oil in pregnancy may reduce wheezing risk in infants

Olive oil in pregnancy may reduce wheezing risk in infants

Omega-3 show heart benefits for non-fish eaters

Omega-3 show heart benefits for non-fish eaters

Michigan Dept. of Agriculture: Hop to it with Egg Food Safety This Holiday Season

Michigan Dept. of Agriculture: Hop to it with Egg Food Safety This Holiday Season

Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk of Gout

Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk of Gout

A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may reverse the effects of the -174G/C IL6 gene variant on 3-year body weight change

A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may reverse the effects of the -174G/C IL6 gene variant on 3-year body weight change

Flavonoids in orange juice suppress oxidative stress from high-fat, high-carb meal

Flavonoids in orange juice suppress oxidative stress from high-fat, high-carb meal

FDA Alerts Consumers of Raw Milk Danger

FDA Alerts Consumers of Raw Milk Danger

Coffee improves markers of inflammation and oxidative stress

Coffee consumption improves markers of inflammation and oxidative stress

Liver supplements don’t seem to offer protection

Liver supplements don’t seem to offer protection

Breathe easy: A natural fruit compound may help asthma

Breathe easy: A natural fruit compound may help asthma

Orange Juice Counteracts Inflammatory Stress of Unhealthy Meals

Orange Juice Counteracts Inflammatory Stress of Unhealthy Meals

USDA To Highlight Obama Administration Efforts To Improve School Meals

USDA To Highlight Obama Administration Efforts To Improve School Meals

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Funds Available to States to Improve Participation in Summer Food Service Programs

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Funds Available to States to Improve Participation in Summer Food Service Programs

Health Canada allows synthetic caffeine into more soft drinks

Health Canada allows synthetic caffeine into more soft drinks

Bioactive Compounds in Maple Syrup

Bioactive Compounds in Maple Syrup

Indian spice may delay liver damage and cirrhosis

Indian spice may delay liver damage and cirrhosis

Coffee researchers identify stomach friendly ingredient

Coffee researchers identify stomach friendly ingredient

Vitamin C from diet not enough for 1 adult in 5

Vitamin C from diet not enough for 1 adult in 5

Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Incontinence

Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Incontinence

Anti-Oxidants in Pure Maple Syrup Prevents Cancer, Diabetes: Study

Anti-Oxidants in Pure Maple Syrup Prevents Cancer, Diabetes: Study

Meat and dairy intakes not linked to climate change

Meat and dairy intakes not linked to climate change

Contribution of Chlorogenic Acids to the Inhibition of Human Hepatic Glucose-6-phosphatase Activity in Vitro by Svetol, a Standardized Decaffeinated Green Coffee Extract

Contribution of Chlorogenic Acids to the Inhibition of Human Hepatic Glucose-6-phosphatase Activity in Vitro by Svetol, a Standardized Decaffeinated Green Coffee Extract

Vitamin D deficiency in 1.1 million Canadians

Vitamin D deficiency in 1.1 million Canadians

Exercise, Not Black Cohosh, Improves BMD

Exercise, Not Black Cohosh, Improves BMD

Bifidobacterium Septicemia Associated with Postoperative Probiotic Therapy in a Neonate with Omphalocele

Bifidobacterium Septicemia Associated with Postoperative Probiotic Therapy in a Neonate with Omphalocele

'Good fat' cuts heart risk by 20%

'Good fat' cuts heart risk by 20%

High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Liver Scarring

High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Liver Scarring

Food Safety 101 for College Undergraduates

Food Safety 101 for College Undergraduates

Resveratrol and red wine, healthy heart and longevity

Resveratrol and red wine, healthy heart and longevity

Food Safety Attorney Fred Pritzker Calls for Criminal Sanctions Against Food Poisoners

Food Safety Attorney Fred Pritzker Calls for Criminal Sanctions Against Food Poisoners

Central role of nitric oxide synthase in AICAR and caffeine-induced mitochondrial biogenesis in L6 myocytes

Central role of nitric oxide synthase in AICAR and caffeine-induced mitochondrial biogenesis in L6 myocytes

STUDY: Vitamin D supplements taken during winter/early spring helped prevent seasonal flu: http://bit.ly/cMxSyF ( via @flugov)

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Pigs: Ear More Tryptophan and Be Less Mean!

: "Feeding the amino acid tryptophan to young female pigs as part of their regular diet makes them less aggressive and easier to manage, according to a study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators"Tryptophan-enriched diet reduces pig aggression

Omega 3 curbs precancerous growths in those prone to bowel cancer, study suggests

Omega 3 curbs precancerous growths in those prone to bowel cancer, study suggests

Vitamin D-mediated calcium absorption in patients with clinically stable Crohn's disease: A pilot study - Life and Earth Sciences Social Network

Vitamin D-mediated calcium absorption in patients with clinically stable Crohn's disease: A pilot study - Life and Earth Sciences Social Network

Vitamin D-mediated calcium absorption in patients with clinically stable Crohn's disease: A pilot study - Life and Earth Sciences Social Network

Vitamin D-mediated calcium absorption in patients with clinically stable Crohn's disease: A pilot study - Life and Earth Sciences Social Network

Audit finds flaws in National Organic Program

Audit finds flaws in National Organic Program

MDCH - Campylobacter Outbreak in Michigan Linked to Consumption of Raw Milk Products

MDCH - Campylobacter Outbreak in Michigan Linked to Consumption of Raw Milk Products: "Campylobacter Outbreak in Michigan Linked to Consumption of Raw Milk Products"

Teawell EGCG Protects Brain Cells

Teawell EGCG Protects Brain Cells: "Teawell EGCG Protects Brain Cells"

Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels

Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels

No effect of 14 day consumption of whole grain diet compared to refined grain diet on antioxidant measures in healthy, young subjects: a pilot study

No effect of 14 day consumption of whole grain diet compared to refined grain diet on antioxidant measures in healthy, young subjects: a pilot study

Associations Between Diet And Kidney Function Decline Discovered

Associations Between Diet And Kidney Function Decline Discovered

Selenium may decrease diabetes risk: French study

Selenium may decrease diabetes risk: French study

Cloves are 'best' natural antioxidant, Spanish study finds

Cloves are 'best' natural antioxidant, Spanish study finds

How DHA in Fish Oil Cools the Flames of Inflammation

How DHA in Fish Oil Cools the Flames of Inflammation

Selenium protects men against diabetes

Selenium protects men against diabetes

FDA Releases ‘Start at the Store Foodborne Illness Prevention’ Video

FDA Releases ‘Start at the Store Foodborne Illness Prevention’ Video

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Licorice and Roasted Licorice Extracts on TPA-Induced Acute Inflammation and Collagen-Induced Arthritis in Mice

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Licorice and Roasted Licorice Extracts on TPA-Induced Acute Inflammation and Collagen-Induced Arthritis in Mice

Congress to pass food safety law in 2010: DeLauro on Yahoo! Health

Congress to pass food safety law in 2010: DeLauro on Yahoo! Health: "Congress will pass a new law to overhaul the antiquated U.S. food safety system by the end of the year, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, an influential House lawmaker, said on Wednesday"

Vitamin B6 Lowers Colorectal Cancer Risk

Vitamin B6 Lowers Colorectal Cancer Risk

Kraft to cut salt in Oscar Mayer, all North American foods

Kraft to cut salt in Oscar Mayer, all North American foods

The mode of action of certain toxins that accumulate in seafood

The mode of action of certain toxins that accumulate in seafood

Coffee’s anti-diabetes benefit strengthen

Coffee’s anti-diabetes benefit strengthen

FDA considers spice supply safety

FDA considers spice supply safety

Study: Indian Spices, Powders Linked with Lead Poisoning

Study: Indian Spices, Powders Linked with Lead Poisoning

Nutrigenomics point the way to anti-inflammatory supplements

Nutrigenomics point the way to anti-inflammatory supplements: "A supplement containing nutrients selected for their anti-inflammatory action may lead to significant metabolic changes in overweight people, as shown by new nutrigenomic research."

The fate of vitamins in vegetables, stored and cooked

The fate of vitamins in vegetables, stored and cooked

First Lady Launches App Initiative To Teach Kids About Health, Nutrition

First Lady Launches App Initiative To Teach Kids About Health, Nutrition

Nutritional improvement of the endothelial control of vascular tone by polyphenols: role of NO and EDHF.

Nutritional improvement of the endothelial control of vascular tone by polyphenols: role of NO and EDHF.

Spirulina Improves Antioxidant Status by Reducing Oxidative Stress in Rabbits Fed a High-Cholesterol Diet

Spirulina Improves Antioxidant Status by Reducing Oxidative Stress in Rabbits Fed a High-Cholesterol Diet

Chronic exposure to a high-fat diet affects stress axis function differentially in diet-induced obese and diet-resistant rats

Chronic exposure to a high-fat diet affects stress axis function differentially in diet-induced obese and diet-resistant rats

Vitamin D and Calcium Interplay Explored

Vitamin D and Calcium Interplay Explored

Walnut Extract May Help Reduce Inflammation That Contributes to Neurodegeneration.

Walnut Extract May Help Reduce Inflammation That Contributes to Neurodegeneration.

CiteULike: Walnut Extract Inhibits LPS-induced Activation of Bv-2 Microglia via Internalization of TLR4: Possible Involvement of Phospholipase D2: "Willis, L., Bielinski, D., Fisher, D., Matthan, N., and Joseph, J. (2010). Walnut extract inhibits lps-induced activation of bv-2 microglia via internalization of tlr4: Possible involvement of phospholipase d2. Inflammation."

Cocoa compounds may ease exercise-related heart function

Cocoa compounds may ease exercise-related heart function: "Cocoa compounds may ease exercise-related heart function"

Nutrient science is not black and white, says CRN

Nutrient science is not black and white, says CRN

Vitamin A’s role in energy production identified by scientists

Vitamin A’s role in energy production identified by scientists

Meat And Colorectal Cancer Risk: Scientists Suggest Potential Mechanisms

Meat And Colorectal Cancer Risk: Scientists Suggest Potential Mechanisms

UF Researchers Find Cancer-fighting Properties in Papaya Tea - insciences

UF Researchers Find Cancer-fighting Properties in Papaya Tea - insciences

CBC News - Health - Tailored diet may slow DNA damage

CBC News - Health - Tailored diet may slow DNA damage

Methamphetamine use and malnutrition among street-involved youth

Methamphetamine use and malnutrition among street-involved youth

Diet Induced Insulin Resistance Potentiates Chemically-Induced Liver Toxicity

Insulin resistance induced by high-fructose diet potentiates carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity: "Pooranaperundevi, M., Sumiyabanu, M. S., Viswanathan, P., Sundarapandiyan, R., and Anuradha, C. V. (2010). Insulin resistance induced by high-fructose diet potentiates carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity. Toxicol Ind Health, 26(2):89-104."

Studies On Nutrients And Gene Expression Could Lead To Tailored Diets For Better Disease Prevention

Studies On Nutrients And Gene Expression Could Lead To Tailored Diets For Better Disease Prevention: "'Nutrigenomics involves tailoring diets to someone's genetic makeup,' said Koushik Adhikari, K-State assistant professor of sensory analysis. 'I speculate that in five to 10 years, you would go to a genetic counselor or a physician who could help you understand your genetic makeup, and then a nutritional professional could customize your diet accordingly.'"