Health

Obese people need more vitamin E, but actually get less

A recent study suggests that obese people with metabolic syndrome face an unexpected quandary when it comes to vitamin E - they need more than normal levels of the vitamin because their weight and other problems are causing ...

Health

Endotoxemia influenced by diet type

(HealthDay) -- A Western-style diet is associated with increased levels of endotoxin activity (endotoxemia), and a prudent-style diet (containing moderately greater amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, and vitamin E ...

Health

Several forms of vitamin E protect against memory disorders

Elderly people with high serum vitamin E levels are less likely to suffer from memory disorders than their peers with lower levels, according to a study published recently in Experimental Gerontology. According to the researchers, ...

Oncology & Cancer

What to know about supplements and cancer

From vitamin A capsules to herbal teas and zinc tablets, dietary supplements come in all shapes and sizes. But are they a good fit for people with cancer?

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