News tagged with antioxidant supplement


Antioxidants: Is the hype justified?

Twenty-five years ago the term "antioxidant" was new to the public. Today it's big business, with sales of products making antioxidant-related claims reaching $65 billion in the U.S. in 2011.

Health created Sep 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Diet high in total antioxidants associated with lower risk of myocardial infarction in women

Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits and vegetables, can significantly reduce the risk of myocardial infarction. The study is ...

Cardiology created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Does presence of oxidants early in life help determine life span?

Why do we age, and what makes some of us live longer than others? For decades, researchers have been trying to answer these questions by elucidating the molecular causes of aging.

Medical research created Jul 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Antioxidant beta-carotene use safe during radiation treatment for prostate cancer

Despite past safety concerns, the antioxidant supplement beta-carotene, is safe to use during radiation therapy treatments for prostate cancer and does not increase the risk of prostate cancer death or metastases, according ...

Cancer created May 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Antioxidant shows promise as treatment for certain features of autism, study finds

A specific antioxidant supplement may be an effective therapy for some features of autism, according to a pilot trial from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital that involved 31 ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New studies highlight risks of vitamin supplements

New research is prompting a fresh look at the value of vitamin supplements, with some surprising results indicating that taking too many supplements of some could be harmful.

Health created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (4) | comments 5

Dietary supplements for patients after lung injury do not appear to improve outcomes; may be harmful

In contrast to findings of previous studies, patients who experienced an acute lung injury, such as from pneumonia or sepsis, and received dietary supplements including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants had more days on ...

Health created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Molasses extract decreases obesity caused by a high-fat diet

Experimental results to be presented at the upcoming annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, suggests that ...

Medical research created Jul 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study suggests dietary supplement can protect against pre-eclampsia

A dietary supplement containing an amino acid and antioxidant vitamins, given to pregnant women at high risk of pre-eclampsia, can reduce the occurrence of the disease, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 20, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast