Health
Fish oil pills reverse the effects of a fatty diet
Scientists have found that fish oil supplements can reverse the effects of a high fat diet according to a study published in the Journal of Physiology.
Aug 24, 2016
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Health
Multivitamin and mineral supplements for mums-to-be are needless expense
Multivitamin and mineral supplements, often promoted to pregnant women as a means of giving their child the best possible start in life, are unlikely to be needed by most mums- to-be and are an unnecessary expense, concludes ...
Jul 11, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Omega-3 levels affect whether B vitamins can slow brain's decline
While research has already established that B vitamin supplements can help slow mental decline in older people with memory problems, an international team have now found that having higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in ...
Jan 19, 2016
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Health
Research raises concerns over long-term use of chromium diet pills
Concerns have been raised over the long-term use of nutritional supplements containing chromium, after an Australian research team found the supplement is partially converted into a carcinogenic form when it enters cells.
Jan 11, 2016
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Neuroscience
Taking vitamin D may benefit people with multiple sclerosis
Taking a high dose of vitamin D3 is safe for people with multiple sclerosis and may help regulate the body's hyperactive immune response, according to a pilot study published by Johns Hopkins physicians in the Dec. 30 online ...
Dec 30, 2015
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Low vitamin D level predicts cognitive decline in older population
Older adults with deficiencies in vitamin D experience more rapid cognitive decline over time than those with adequate vitamin D levels.
Sep 14, 2015
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Health
Study shows no benefit of omega-3 supplements for cognitive decline
While some research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health, a large clinical trial by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that omega-3 supplements did not slow cognitive ...
Aug 25, 2015
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Health
Can four fish oil pills a day keep the doctor away?
Fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S. because of the perceived cardiovascular benefits of the omega-3 it contains. However, scientific findings on its effectiveness have been conflicting. New ...
Jul 7, 2015
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Health
Dietary supplements shown to increase cancer risk if taken in excess
While dietary supplements may be advertised to promote health, a forum at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015 by University of Colorado Cancer Center investigator Tim Byers, MD, MPH, describes ...
Apr 20, 2015
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Neuroscience
Brain development suffers from lack of fish oil fatty acids, study finds
While recent reports question whether fish oil supplements support heart health, UC Irvine scientists have found that the fatty acids they contain are vitally important to the developing brain.
Apr 15, 2015
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