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April 4, 2008

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Vitamins and Supplements

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect the Spinal Cord, Heart, Brain and Eyes

2008 APR 7 - -- Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids continue to prove their value in heart, brain and eye health, according to recent research summarized in the March 2008 Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletter electronic publications.[Pain & Central Nervous System Week]

Recent findings from E.W. Randell and co-authors highlight research in diabetes

2008 APR 7 - -- According to recent research from Canada, "Serum magnesium has been reported to negatively correlate with an atherogenic lipid profile in individuals with diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome .[Diabetes Week]

New vitamin d deficiency data have been reported by I.M. Vandermeer and co-authors

2008 APR 9 - -- " Because vitamin D synthesis is lower in a heavily pigmented skin than in a lighter skin, the relative contribution of determinants to the vitamin D concentration might differ between ethnic groups .[Biotech Week]

New prostate cancer risk factors findings from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center published

2008 APR 9 - -- Current study results from the report, 'Vitamin E and selenium supplementation and risk of prostate cancer in the Vitamins and lifestyle study cohort,' have been published .[Biotech Week]

Study data from J.D.J. Ornelaspaz et al provide new insights into digestion

2008 APR 9 - -- "Pulp from ''slightly ripe'', ''moderately ripe'', or ''fully ripe'' mangoes was digested in vitro in the absence and presence of processed chicken as a source of exogenous fat and protein to examine the impact of stage of ripening of mango on micellarization during digestion and ...[Biotech Week]

Martek's life'sDHA(TM) Now Available in Protein-free Powder

2008 APR 9 - -- Martek Biosciences announced the availability of a new protein-free powder form of life'sDHA , Martek's patented, vegetarian form of DHA omega-3 for brain, eye and heart health.[Immunotherapy Weekly]

Research from University of Newcastle in lactation provides new insights

2008 APR 10 - -- According to recent research published in the British Journal of Nutrition , "Epidemiological studies suggest an inverse association between folic acid intake and colorectal cancer risk .[Women's Health Weekly]

Research Promotes Pro-active Vitamin D Regimen in Patients with Osteoporosis

2008 APR 10 - -- New data indicates an aggressive Vitamin D treatment plan should be considered when caring for all Osteoporosis patients.[Women's Health Weekly]

Folate scores a win in animal studies: Brief, high doses of B vitamin blunt damage from heart attack

2008 APR 11 - -- Long known for its role in preventing anemia in expectant mothers and spinal birth defects in newborns, the B vitamin folate, found in leafy green vegetables, beans and nuts has now been shown to blunt the damaging effects of heart attack when given in short-term, high doses to test animals .[Drug Week]

New life sciences study results from D. Gitenay et al described

2008 APR 11 - -- Current study results from the report, 'Comparison of lycopene and tomato effects on biomarkers of oxidative stress in vitamin E deficient rats,' have been published .[Drug Week]

No verdict yet on fish oil capsule benefits

EDUCATION bosses still cannot say whether giving fish oil capsules to thousands of schoolchildren improved exam results last year.[The Northern Echo]

Research on diet and nutrition published by scientists at University of Otago

2008 APR 7 - -- "There is evidence to suggest that folate, homocysteine, or both affect the long chain PUFA composition of tissues; however, this evidence is derived largely from experiments with animals and small observational studies in humans .[Health & Medicine Week]

Reports outline diet and nutrition study results from Tufts University

2008 APR 7 - -- "Phylloquinone, the primary dietary form of vitamin K, is converted to menaquinone-4 in certain tissues .[Health & Medicine Week]

Research conducted at University of Toronto, Medical Department has updated our knowledge about diet and nutrition

2008 APR 7 - -- "Household food insecurity constrains food selection, but whether the dietary compromises associated with this problem heighten the risk of nutrient inadequacies is unclear .[Health & Medicine Week]

Reports summarize free radical research study results from University of Pisa

2008 APR 7 - -- According to recent research published in the journal Free Radical Research , "Dolichol, a long-chain polyisoprenoid broadly distributed in all tissues and cellular membranes with unknown function , might have a role in free radical metabolism [it accumulates in older tissues and ...[Health & Medicine Week]

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