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Probiotics: Getting specific on benefits vs health issues.
Probiotics or “good bacteria”, continue to rise in prominence in both supplementation and in functional foods. The two genuses of these beneficial organisms are the well known L. acidophilus and Bifidobacteria. Acidophilus tend to occupy the small intestine, while the Bifido reside in the larger intestine.
The benefits of Acidophilus intake has been known for many, [...]
Vitamin K1 & K2 showing increasing promise against type 2 diabetes
The journal Diabetes Care has reported that thefirst study to investigate the relationship between type 2 diabetes and Vitamin K intake has been conducted by the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands. In their study, 38,094 Dutch participants were analyzed for intake of vitamin K1 (phylloquinones) and vitamin K2 (menaquinones). Participants that averaged 200mcg/d of [...]
Forgotten Vitamin may find recognition in fight against cancer
Life Extension Foundation reported that researchers with the German Cancer Research Center and the German Research Centre for Enviromental Health have discovered an association between reduced or low Vitamin K2 intake and an increased risk in dying from cancer.
The comprehensive research included 24,340 participants in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition, ages 35-64 [...]
Red Yeast Rice – remains anchor nutrient for cholesterol management.
Although many nutrients have been found to effectively manage cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Red Yeast Rice remains the most effective. The fact that it is one of the only natural statins known, and that 85% of the work done on pharmaceutical cholesterol drugs are just synthetic versions of what this fermented nutrient does organically may [...]
Alpha-Lipoic Acid – Still the Universal Antioxidant
Known as the “Universal Antioxidant”, Alpha-Lipoic Acid has unique solubility traits in water and fat. It serves as a coenzyme in the energy production process, which allots for quick bursts of energy at one time. ALA is vital for the aerobic metabolism while cutting down on muscle fatigue and protecting the brain and nerve cells [...]
Selenium-based Antioxidants vs. Colon/Prostate Cancer
It would appear the Cancer Institute of Italy, based in Genoa has brought forth findings that may or may not be enough science to launch a new wave of research into the mineral selenium’s ability to prevent prostate cancer and reduce the number of colon polyp reoccurances.
While there is accepted science on the mineral’s potential to [...]
Inexpensive Breast Cancer Preventives
The University of Michigan has joined other researchers in confirming the effectivenenss of curcumin, found in tumeric and piperine, found in black pepper to decrease the number of stem cells while having no effect on normal differentiated cells. “If we can limit the number of stem cells, we can limit the number of cells with [...]
Case Study: Beauty through Inside/Outside Protection
For several years the cosmetic industry has been investing in R & D with regard to the use of herbs, botanicals, and various nutrients in promoting beauty and anti-aging. Most recently, terminology such as Cosmeceuticals have been coined to referred to a class of such nutrients that provide protection, rejuvenate, or restore skin, hair, nails, etc…
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Attitudes changing about acceptable levels of daily nutrition.
As the health care debate raging on, more and more people are coming to the conclusion that prevention is more cost effective than post illness treatment. To that end an entire generation is becoming more and more serious about the daily regimen. One part of that regimen is nutrient supplementation. More than a multi-vitamin, multi-nutrient [...]